No focus today

With everything that has happened this week, I can't seem to stay focused on simple tasks. It seems my mind is constantly wandering. I have been reminded almost daily of funny things Grandpa and Grandma used to say or do. So, as I sit here--in a quiet house--and try to do my homework for Financial Peace University, I am overcome with memories. Not just memories of Grandpa and Grandma; I heard from my dear friend Callie that they have sold their house and my mind wanders to our past... all the silly things we did as teenagers and how God has restored our friendship to something way deeper than I could have ever hoped for. I am reflecting on the positive things that have resulted in the passing of both my grandparents: a healing in a relationship with my aunt and my cousin that has been troubling me for 15 years. I have known that God is good and He can change hearts and move mountains, but it is exciting to experience it first hand. Now, if only I could do the homework that I need to do before tomorrow evening!

Grandpa

Monday was the day I had been dreading. For four years, we have known that this day would come sooner than we wanted. Oh, we tried to prepare, but when you receive the call that a loved one has passed away, it doesn't make the news any easier to take.

My grandpa, William "Cowboy" Smith joined Grandma in heaven early Monday morning. He has missed her so much and wanted to be with her more than ever. I am glad he is where his heart is, even if it leaves those here on earth sad.

I will miss my grandpa's voice. It was deep and held conviction and love. He had a funny laugh that I can't describe to you, but it was a sound that I loved, even as a child. Grandpa had an amazing lap and "his" chair was wonderful. Whenever we would visit, we would find him in his chair. How fitting to hear that he took his last breath in "his" chair.

This picture was not a very good one, but it shows Grandpa with me and my girls. We were in Seattle to see the Nutcracker, so we stopped by Grandpa's afterwards.

We will miss you Grandpa, but we know you are rejoicing with Grandma... your beloved Ginnie.