this fine-looking gentleman, my pop-pop, passed away friday night. he was 94 (or 93… no one is entirely positive of his age). he was totally hilarious and had spunk coming out his pores. he was so in love with this woman, my mom-mom, and talked about her constantly. they were married 65 years. she passed away soon after their 65th anniversary… about ten years ago. he’s missed her every day since. while we all mourn him terribly… i mean, its the passing of a generation and the last grandparent i had… i’d like to think they are having a seriously sweet reunion up there in heaven. probably eating some really fine food she’s prepared, maybe peach cobbler with warm vanilla pudding (one of her specialties!), and catching up on the last ten years. for that, i rejoice.
nevertheless, i’ll miss him till we meet again.
love you, pop-pop.
So sorry to hear about your pop-pop, hope your family is doing ok.
Such a fine-looking couple indeed, I love the picture, it looks amazing, even after all this time and they both seem so wonderful.
sad news-but as you said, rejoice in the fact that his life was full and he meets his sweetheart again. I just read your story of your grandparents-which was lovely.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
It sounds like he was a wonderful man!
so sorry to hear about your loss… I hope you are doing fine…. on a more positive note, your grandparents look fabulous together on this picture! wonderful!
xox
Oh sweet of you to see his passing as a reunion! I'm still sorry to hear your sad news, but what a beautiful outlook you have!
sorry to hear about this bridget. it's so hard loosing grandparents-definitely the end of an era. i hope your family and you are doing ok. it's good to know he is getting to reunite with his beautiful wife after all that time. 🙂
so sorry but like you said a lovely reunion is taking place. i hope you find peace in that.
i am very thankful to still have 3 grandparents.
what a lovely couple!
i'm sorry about your loss.
sending good juju your way
What a beautiful photo and a beautiful thought of them reuniting in heaven. So sorry for your loss. What a blessing to know this life isn't the end. Thinking of you and your family.
What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing this family photo (I hope you have it framed and hanging somewhere in your house – WOW is it great) and the story of your grandparents. This is good stuff. I'm sorry that they are gone.
I like to think of that old hymn….'when we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be…when we all see Jesus, we'll sing and shout for victory.' Of course, those of us left on earth mourn for the passing of those gone before us, but just know, they are having a wonderful time in Heaven!
My prayers are with your family!
So sorry for your loss. It's never easy to lose someone you love, even though you know it is joyous for them to arrive home.
Also, what a beautiful picture! They both must have been very popular in their day. Love your blog!
So sorry for your loss! But so glad that two people who obviously loved each other are together again! 65 years; that's true love!
Awwh I'm so so sorry /: will be praying for you!!
🙁 Never fun, I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry about your loss. This post made me realize that my grandfather is the last one of that generation in my family, also.
And I think this photo is so perfect. Says so much about the time.
🙁 i'll keep you in my thoughts, bridget. so sorry for your loss!
that picture is darling, by the way. i miss how love looked back then.
Sorry for your loss. What a gorgeous picture! Is that Ocean City, NJ?
I'm in love with your brave attitude about dying. They are probably having a ball!
This photo is amazing too. Gotta love a good boardwalk action shot.
Is this the same couple that's on your bookshelf?
I'm so sorry for your loss. I love that picture. What a gorgeous couple! My Grandma just passed away in February (the last of that generation also). I like what you said (& have thought the same myself) that even though those left behind are sad it's such a joyous reunion for those who are seeing each other again. I'm glad you can find comfort in that.
So sorry for your loss! Thank you for your positive and much healthier view of death than my own. I have recently lost so much faith in the idea of heaven, and I really needed to read your comforting view of their sweet reunion.
I'm so sorry for your loss, but it looks like he lived a very full life. I'm so glad he had such a good life and that you were able to get to know him. Love to you and your family <3
love this photo, and love positive outlook is inspiring. i just might have to come back and read this post when i find myself in a similar situation (which hopefully will not happen for another 10-15 years).
*your positive outlook
(not "love positive outlook")
saw this on fb…and it totally melted my heart..in a sad but good way…the love he had for his wife just touched my heart..and that photo..ugh its so amazing.
so sorry for your loss bridge
Rejoicing for him, but so sad for your loss! That picture is priceless.
Time to celebrate a great life! I love to look at one's life as full and plenty. Time to party on in the next life…
Time to eat all the heck they want, dance all day, wear your jammies all day and have a ball!
xo,
Tori
What a beautiful, peaceful thought: peach cobbler in heaven with the love of your life.
I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he lived a good long life. And what a lovely photo of your grandparents! Sending love to your family!
Someone shared this with me at my aunt's passing this month and it just brought me a bit of peace. So sorry for your loss; even when we know it's for the best and there are reunions in the heavens, it's still quite sad for those of us still around.
And just at the moment
when someone at my side says,
"There she goes! "
there are other eyes watching her coming
and other voices ready to take up the glad shout
"Here she comes!"
("The Parable of Immortality" by Henry Van Dyke.)
I am so sorry for your loss! I am praying for your family! XOXO
oh Bridget, I'm sorry. 🙁 It's tough losing a grandparent, but it's also reassuring to know that you'll see him again one day. Sending you lots of love and long-distance hugs. <3
And by the way… that photograph is absolutely gorgeous. They made such a beautiful couple!
Wow this photo is so sweet. Love that they are reunited now 🙂
Wow this photo is so sweet. Love that they are reunited now 🙂
What a lovely photograph. So special that you have that!
And yes, I bet they are having a grand old time up in heaven. In fact, I am sure of it. 🙂
What a precious picture! So sorry for your loss–but what a wonderful reunion they must have had! I will say a prayer for your family.
~Tiffany
http://tiffanyd22.blogspot.com
such a great photo.
I bet your pop pop is having an amazing time right now, like you said. It's so sad for us but ironically so great for the ones now living in a better place. I have to say, the first thing I thought when I saw the picture was "hey, that man looks like he's related to Bridget!" I can totally see it! May comfort and peace be with you and your family during this time.
oh, so sorry! i feel your pain. my grandmother has cancer right now, and as much as you know death is inevitable… it's hard to imagine losing someone when it's someone you know, someone you love.
i say, you make the peach cobbler recipe and share it with us. 🙂 it'll cheer you up to have a bowl… and it would make me love you. 😉 xo
Such a stunning picture of your grandparents! So sorry for your loss. I think you are right – they are having the best date ever up there together again.
So sorry to hear of your loss Bridget. Oddly enough my grandfather passed away the same day. Thinking of you and your family during this hard time.
I am so sorry for your loss! 🙁 I don't have any living grandparents either. 🙁 But I do have to say, that this is a stunning picture of your grandparents! I love it!!!