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I woke up to buzzing, and it wasn't the baby monitor. I realized it was a phone somewhere and said something to Jon, who mumbled back. As I lay there, I thought that if it was my phone, whoever it was would try the home phone next, but they never did. I got up to check, and it was my brother. I was filled with concern - why would he have called in the middle of the night, unless it was bad news? He answered and sadly told me that our grandpa had died about an hour before. I still don't know any more details than that. I do know that he was wanting and ready to be with the Lord, and with a gulp, Jon and I talked about him seeing Josh and Timothy, and Taylor. It feels entirely different, almost a joyful - right thing. He has been sick for so many years, but God let him see his sons graduate, get married, have kids, them graduate, get married, and then his great-grandchildren! How much more will he enjoy the future years (if they measure time) with his Father.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Grant Schrauger
I woke up to buzzing, and it wasn't the baby monitor. I realized it was a phone somewhere and said something to Jon, who mumbled back. As I lay there, I thought that if it was my phone, whoever it was would try the home phone next, but they never did. I got up to check, and it was my brother. I was filled with concern - why would he have called in the middle of the night, unless it was bad news? He answered and sadly told me that our grandpa had died about an hour before. I still don't know any more details than that. I do know that he was wanting and ready to be with the Lord, and with a gulp, Jon and I talked about him seeing Josh and Timothy, and Taylor. It feels entirely different, almost a joyful - right thing. He has been sick for so many years, but God let him see his sons graduate, get married, have kids, them graduate, get married, and then his great-grandchildren! How much more will he enjoy the future years (if they measure time) with his Father.
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I'm sorry for your loss, Kristina. I am glad he is finally with the Lord!
ReplyDeleteAmanda Esch
I'm a cousin of your Grandpa and I'm so sorry for your loss, but he hadn't been "living' for quite a while and now he's in that great place reunited with the boys and all those gone before him. He was such a sweet and loving soul and I'm sure Grandma is devastated because no matter how well we are prepared...we never really are. Our love to all of you as you deal with your loss.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Claudette
PS can you let us know when services will be and where. Thank you.
I'm glad you, Nathan, Dad and Grandpa could have that 4 generation picture at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteIt is a "right thing" but it does feel strange at the same time.
I am thankful that he is now with his Lord, and "walking and leaping and praising God."
Love,
Mom