Good-bye

Saying goodbye.. That is what this week has been. To say goodbye to my grandaddy is something that right now that I am still trying to process. You see, he has been such a HUGE part of my life and well to know that he is no longer here is so hard. I won't give those responses that I have heard over the last few days.. That he did not suffer and he is in a better place. I know those words and they are true but please hear my heart here.. I miss him and you know what that is OK. I am reminded of funny things he said, stories of him growing up, and so many things. I loved him more than I can say here or that I can express. HE is gone and I know that. But he is in heaven and that is something that my hope lies in.
I come from a very loving family of which I am so blessed to have. We love each other and that is a blessing. I think of my gma tonight. Tonight, as you read this please say a special prayer for her. I pray that the LORD would comfort her as only he can.
Something that the preacher said yesterday that I can't get out of my mind is letting go. Letting go of those hard-times and memories and hold on to the good. So often when we look back or are in pain all that we or I think about is those hard times. But tonight, I am thinking of all those good times. Those times that bring comfort to my heart. That is how GOD works.
So, now I bid you goodnight. Hold those you love dear and let them know of how much you love them. Sleep well, GOD bless.