Today I lost the first of my grandparents. I am so thankful that I KNOW that my Grandpa Van Gilder (Grandpa Van as we called him) is dancing on streeets of gold and singing sweet songs of praise to Jesus right now! And if I know him, he's talking everyone in heaven's ear off. While talking to Kaelyn tonight about Grandpa's death, she again suprised me with her thoughts that are so beyond her years. We were talking about how Grandpa is in heaven and how much happier he is now that he can walk and dance and sing again. She then said, "You know the best part mom? Grandpa gets to see his (earthly) mommy and daddy again! He must really like that". That's so true Kaelyn. While we will be sad here on earth that he is gone from us, we have to remember not only is there a big reunion party going on up in heaven tonight, but that we WILL get to see him again! On the glorious day when we see Jesus. So, Grandpa - thanks for leaving our family with an amazing family history. Thanks for instilling in my father the love for Christ and the importance of a relationship with Him so that he could pass that down to us. Thanks for showing our family how a marriage can last as long as your did. Rest in peace Grandpa. And enjoy your party with Jesus.Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Grandpa Van
Today I lost the first of my grandparents. I am so thankful that I KNOW that my Grandpa Van Gilder (Grandpa Van as we called him) is dancing on streeets of gold and singing sweet songs of praise to Jesus right now! And if I know him, he's talking everyone in heaven's ear off. While talking to Kaelyn tonight about Grandpa's death, she again suprised me with her thoughts that are so beyond her years. We were talking about how Grandpa is in heaven and how much happier he is now that he can walk and dance and sing again. She then said, "You know the best part mom? Grandpa gets to see his (earthly) mommy and daddy again! He must really like that". That's so true Kaelyn. While we will be sad here on earth that he is gone from us, we have to remember not only is there a big reunion party going on up in heaven tonight, but that we WILL get to see him again! On the glorious day when we see Jesus. So, Grandpa - thanks for leaving our family with an amazing family history. Thanks for instilling in my father the love for Christ and the importance of a relationship with Him so that he could pass that down to us. Thanks for showing our family how a marriage can last as long as your did. Rest in peace Grandpa. And enjoy your party with Jesus.
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Did Cooper really used to be that small? What a sweet pictures.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Amy.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your grandfather; what a sweet picture of him and your son; it is reassuring to know that he is in heaven with Jesus and that you will see him again some day and spend eternity with him and the rest of your family that know Jesus :)
betty
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