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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Rest in peace PaPaw...we love you!

Yesterday my grandfather passed away after a long and hard battle with cancer. This is my first biological grandparent to pass away. I have been so fortunate to always have three sets of grandparents and Cole went from having six great-grandparents to having five.

My PaPaw absolutely adored Cole. When we visited him, he would call the nurses and other nursing home residents into his room to show off Cole to them. He told everyone that Cole has his blue eyes...we never had the heart to tell him that Dal has blue eyes :) He was soooo full of life. Over a year ago the doctors told us he had 6 months to live....he out lived all expectations and he was a fighter to put it lightly.

He went to be with The Lord in a very peaceful way and was surrounded by my mom and cousins. Dal, Cole and I tried our best to see him before he left us, but didn't get to Wetumpka in time. He knew how much he was loved and I'm just thankful that he isn't in any pain now.

We will be heading to Mississippi for the funeral...please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.


July 18, 2008...Papaw with Cole at one day old

June 1, 2009...a little over one month ago.

6 comments:

Angela Meacham said...

Oh Kim, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it is a difficult time, but think of all the wonderful memories. The pictures you have posted are priceless. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

The Lane's said...

we are praying for all of you - love you lots and let us know if we can do anything from here to help out!

SouthernDogwoods said...

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts & prayers! What sweet pictures and what sweet memories that must hold!

Www.whughes.blogspot.com said...

so sorry for your loss.we will be praying for you all.

Alex,Erica & Caleb said...

I'm so sorry Kim,You and your family are in our prayers.Sweet pictures you posted.Let me know if you need anything.Maybe we can catch up for lunch next week.

Ashley Trammell said...

We are praying for yall. Those pics are very sweet of him and Cole. I know this is a hard time. Love you!