I am so sorry. It sounds like you loved him so much - feel free to tell us more about him if you want.
I've been going through pictures all night trying to get all the ones of him for the funeral. I just realized that for the last couple years, I've only been taking ones of my kids and him, and not any of me and him
He used to smoke when I was little, and when he fell asleep on the couch, I used to snag his pack of cigarettes from his shirt pocket and hide them while Grandma secretly cheered me on He quit cold turkey about 30 years ago when doctors told him that it was going to kill him. He was such a strong man who loved his family and being around our kids so much. He had open heart surgery 2 years ago, and had to spend 3 months in the hospital afterwards for some complications. Him and Grandma celebrated their 60th anniversary in the hospital. We all came in to surprise him and the hospital staff brought him a cake and flowers too. He LOVED my kids - and all his other greats as well. When we were getting Blake evaluated and starting therapy, he always used to tell me that he would be alright, and that he would do great because he was so smart. I am going to miss him so much, and the thing that makes me the saddest is that my children won't remember him. I'm obviously going to share all the pictures of them and him, but it's not the same you know? He told my grandma that she would have to be strong for the family. I went out there tonight and we were all going through pictures. She seems to be doing ok right now, but I think Friday and Saturday it will really hit her. And she's going to be so lonely - they were together for 62 years - married when they were 20 years old. I'm glad we live within 20 min of her, and can see her frequently. I know I'm rambling...thank you all so much for your thoughts, kind words, and prayers. I truly appreciate it.