The saying on this card that our grandparents gave out a few years ago is definitely how they felt. To my Grandma and Grandpa, family and friends were really the greatest gifts of all. Our Father and Grandfather passed away this morning surrounded by his family, those who loved him dearly. Grandpa James had been so strong for our family.
Ryan left on his mission and Grandpa became more ill, prompting my mom to tell him that if he didn't hold on until Ryan came home...she'd take matters into her own hands. Ryan returned from his mission in August and was able to spend a few extra precious months with Grandpa before he passed away.
My Mom and Dad have always loved taking care of Grandpa and Grandma, even when Grandpa got lost in Disneyland... My parents learned their generous, caring nature from my Grandparents, both the Flaherty Grandparents and the James Grandparents.
Elise took so much time with helping our Grandparents and was able to spend a lot of time lately with Grandpa- she was the "grandpa-sitter" when Grandma went bowling.
Becky's love for Grandpa showed every time she visited him. "Bec" for short- as Grandma and Grandpa call her. Her boys were always ready to give him a hug and a kiss!
Nicole will drop anything for Grandma and Grandpa- She loves them with all of her heart. Grandpa always called Nicole "Nic" and I think that she may have earned the Nickle Pickle name from Grandpa.
Karly was able to have Grandpa at her wedding, she can always cherish the memories of him being there. Karly...affectionately called "Kar"was always so concerned about how Grandpa was doing and would do anything for him.
"our James Family"
with our Mom and Dad
Grandma and Grandpa James
with the Great grandkids
with the grandkids
We were very fortunate this last fall to have Grandma and Grandpa come with us for our family pictures. We went up to a park in Left Hand Fork and took these fall family pictures. How great to have such good memories and have a perfect picture of our Grandparents.
Memories of "Sundays at Grandmas" (Grandpa never minded that their home was affectionately called "Grandmas house") fill all of our minds. Ever since I can remember, we met every Sunday...tuna sandwiches soon progressed to more favorable meals...
Grandpa had a love for the Gospel and I remember him, more than once, offering to share the Gospel with anyone he cared about. Grandpa held many callings throughout his life and touched many lives.
I will always cherish the memories that I have of my Grandpa. Working at the hospital, and having family frequent the hospital the last few years, whenever Grandpa was in the hospital I always heard how people wanted to take care of him because he was such a cute patient. Don't worry Grandma...they weren't going to steal him away, they just wanted him to be their Grandpa too. I feel very fortunate to have had the time on Earth that I had with my Grandpa and hope that I have made him proud.
We will miss you- Love you!
6 comments:
Great memories, great pictures, I love that last one! How fitting for the love that they will share for Eternity. Sure do love Grandpa, thanks for posting!
Such a sweet post! I'm so sorry to hear about your grandpa! Carol told me the news tonight. I'll be thinkin about you all. They are serious so cute together!!!
Uncle Don will truly be missed by all that knew him, because he always had a smile on his face and love in his heart. I will always remember him asking me if my name was Launa or Luana to try and get me going. The summers at the James house were the best summers ever. I will also remember the tuna sandwiches the Aunt Maxine made the best tuna sandwiches ever. Linda and I are so sorry for your loss and you all are in our thoughts and prayers. I am going to print last picture because it is so priceless..
All our love
Your long lost nieces
Linda and Launa. Love you all!
So sorry to read about your Grandpa. Be sure and give your dad a big hug from me. How great that you have all these wonderful pictures of them with your family.
That post was sweet. I cried when I read about it. I thought of him as an adopted grandpa. He sure stole a special place in my heart. I am thinking of your family and your cute grandma!
What a sweet tribute! He was such a cute guy. That last picture is so amazing and beautiful. We're thinking about you guys.
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