What can I say about my Gramps, except that he set the example as an honorable and Godly man. You see, the Dad that I speak of is my Step-Dad, and he and my Mom have been divorced since I was about 13 or 14. Even though I am not blood related with him, he treated me with the love that any young man growing up should have from a real father. He didn't have to, but he did anyway. That is why my only son is named after him. His parents, my Grams and Gramps, as well as my Uncle and Aunts showed me the same love; that of a blood family member. God gifted me with such a loving family that I could never even begin to repay the kindness and love they have given me over the years, and Gramps is the head of the family that gave this love that never expected anything in return.
It was hard not to be with the family during this time, but God allowed us to visit Grams and Gramps before leaving for South Asia. That is a time I will never forget. I know he was proud of what I and my family are doing for Jesus. I never planned on showing pictures of any family members on this blog for security reasons, but I make an exception for an exceptional man, so those who are reading this remembrance can look

5 comments:
We are sorry for your loss. As always you and your family are in our prayers. Take comfort and rest in this, he safe in the arms of our Savior now, at peace forever more.
In His Service, For His Glory!
The Beckett's
I am sorry about your loss. I too lost a "gramps" while overseas. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and all the family there.
SAM,
You know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family right now. We pray for you to experience the comfort that only God can give.
Mom says, A very lovely tribute to your gramps and you are right, your right - your step-Dad was one in a million. He certainly has played a large part in you growing into the man that you've become. I am sure that Gramps is looking down and smiling on you and your whole family as you continue to do the work you are doing. Thinking of you and knowing today is your 16th anniversary! Love Mom
Gramps loved you and prayed for you daily....What joy you brought to his life and to all our lives.
We love you!
Aunt Sue and Uncle Doug
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