Topic: Me!
I keep praying that this will get better, but I know it will only get worse before it gets better.
My sweet, kind and loving grandpa left this world for a better place early this morning. We were lucky enough to get to talk with him on Thursday and he seemed fine, but took a turn. We were all by his side as he left and I never imagined the contrast of emotions I felt. It was one of the hardest but one of the best things I've done.
We never knew it would end like this. . .the doctors said he'd be fine. But sometimes God has another plan and we are currently trying to accept this.
I am now grandpa-less, I lost my maternal grandpa in Feb 1995. Pa left suddenly with no warning, so Grandpa's passing has given me more comfort since I got to tell him all the things I wanted to and to say goodbye.
He only raised his voice to me one time. . .I was about 7. He never complained, even this week when he was in extreme pain. He always had a smile, a hug and a "scratchy" kiss for everyone. We had many great family trips, my favorite was riding Space Moutain with him at Disneyland and hearing him scream! :) He titled me "Official Turkey Tester" and my heart breaks at the thought of him not cutting the turkey on Christmas day. He was a dear precious man that raised a truly wonderful son, my dad. My sweet Lover Boy carries on his name and Grandpa loved him and called him SWELL. . .his only GREAT-grandchild. Cale loved his UMP-PA too and I have great memories of the two of them together, just a week before he entered the hospital.
I love you Grandpa. I know you're so happy in heaven and there's plenty of coffee and crossword puzzles to keep you busy. We will miss you so much, but know we'll see you again.
Russell I. Park
January 17, 1923 - December 4, 2004
