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My Grandfather

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  I have this need to write when I am going through things that evoke strong emotions.  I have so many drafts saved and never published... but this... this will be posted.  Almost three weeks ago I lost a pillar in my life. He left this world and went to be with Jesus.  "Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8  Grandpa has ALWAYS been there for my family. For all of us. From borrowing his truck, providing a roof over my head several times, to asking me just one more time while he lay in the hospital "You got gas money?" Just days before he passed. Today was a hard day. Words can not express my grief over losing my grandpa. Or the heartbreak I feel for my grandmother. They were married just shy of 63 years. She will tell you their marriage had many tough seasons, but they had many wonderful years. They fought for each other. They loved each other so much.  We are all trying to navigate life