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Originally Posted by For My Coby  Obviously now is not the time, but support your family in keeping Grandpa as a part of their lives.
My father in law passed away when my daughter was not yet 2. As she has learned more about him through the years, she has actually felt even closer to him. On her MySpace last year, we were shocked to see that the person she would like to meet most was her Grandpa Glen. We asked her about it. She doesn't know why, but she feels a kinship with him that is uncanny. But there are so many characteristics, talents, etc. that they share. He would have been her biggest fan!
My point is that while my father is still alive and both girls are very close to him, my oldest feels even closer to the grandpa that she barely knew in this life.
Hugs and prayers for you and yours.... |
I know what you mean. My oldest daughter's children never met their grandfather,
my husband but know everything there is about him. They wrote, over the
years many facts about him in their school work. My grandsons present
an atheltic award to a football and cheerleader every year at graduation.
The local football field is named after him as well so they know their
grandfather very well.
This was my SIL's father who was one of the biggest Yankee fans in NY.
He has a room in his house dedecated to them. It's truly amazing.
Ironic as it may be, he will be buried on opening day. I am sure he
picked that day for himself. If there had to be a more appropriate day there
couldn't be. I am sure my SIL will keep the memory of his father alive
for my two granddaughers. One is 7 so she will remember the other
is only 17mos. I never knew my grandfather's and I always felt I missed
out. I just feel bad that they will also.
Thank you,