Eternal Rest

This evening my Papa, my dad's dad, entered eternal rest with his Savior.

Papa led an amazing life spanning through the Great Depression, World War, the growing of our economy, and even ipods!

Papa outlived many of his family members and friends. He had an amazing outlook on life and was at ease with the cycle of life. He knew that he still had to do what he had to do until his time came. He didn't let it slow him down from playing golf or taking care of his Molly (his dog). Everyone who met Papa immediately loved him. He had a charismatic charm and laid back personality that was hard not to like. As soon as my grandmother passed away about a year and a half ago, other women at their church offered to drive him. He soon won over his nurses at the Hospice care he was in for the past few months as well. Even though he let his charms flow, he was a true Southern gentleman that any grand-daughter could truly look up to.

We are sad to say good-bye to Papa, but know that he'd be telling us to go love on our babies and live life. That's how he was. I think a true peace about circumstances like he always had shows true faith in our Lord, instead of being filled with worry like I so often am. Thank you Papa for that one last lesson! I love you and will see you again!

Papa and Jack (3 months)

Papa and Jack (18mos)

My dad, Aunt B, Papa, and Nannie at one of his last birhtdays

My personal favorite...Papa came with my parents and us to the Rotary Club Auction last April. Everyone knows that Papa enjoyed a beer or two, but we piled up all of our tables' in front of him. He thought it was funny, as did we! Way to end it with a laugh, Papa!!!