Rest in Peace

[blue_fjords]

My grandfather passed away early on Saturday morning. He was 89.

Comments

[kel_reiley]

*HUGS* From reading this, I think I can see a lot of your grandfather in you ♥

[blue_fjords]

That is the nicest thing you could say to me! Bumpa was awesomesauce on toast. I hope I am like him. Strangely enough, I look a fair bit like him. I got this awful haircut when I was nine, and my mother put up a pic of me next to a pic of him at nine and wow. Except for his rather protuberant ears, we could have been twins. But it's his personality, exuberance and generosity I hope to emulate. :)

[kel_reiley]

It's just the truth, baby. If our corner of the internet is a small village, you are definitely that peron who has helped everyone out at some point in one way or another. With a big smile on your face and probably a song in your heart, too ♥

And we all love you.

[blue_fjords]

Warm fuzzies. So many warm fuzzies. And I may snuffle into my pillow, but w/ a smile on my face.

[golden_d]

Aw, I'm sorry, Blue. *hugs*

[blue_fjords]

Hugs right back at you, sweetness.

[kriari]

*ginormous hugs*

I've already said this, but I'm so glad you got to see him and that the memorial was such a positive experience for everyone concerned. Your family is awesome and your Bumpa sounds like a character.

[blue_fjords]

Thanks. I'm really, really glad we all got to see him a few weeks ago, and super glad my brother came to the funeral. The four of us were in the car together going to the calling hours and I had to stop and ask -- when's the last time this has happened? 2000. My brother got married in 2001, and as much as I love my sister in law, it sure was nice to have him to myself. The whole trip was full of "remember when" moments and cuddling my cousins. A very good memorial indeed!

[mizra]

For a man that was so well-loved, it sounds like he had the perfect send-off. I'm am sorry for your loss, hon.

[blue_fjords]

He truly would have enjoyed his own funeral, that's the truth!

[lionessvalenti]

This is such a lovely memorial, Blue. He sounds like he was a wonderful man, and this paints such a clear picture that I feel like I had the honor to know him a little bit, too. My thoughts are with you and your family. *hugs*

[blue_fjords]

Awwww, thank you! It's so difficult to sum up what he meant to us in just a few words; am glad you could understand! Thanks so much for your warm thoughts.