This past week was a week of firsts for me. I am very fortunate to have all of my grandparents still alive up until this week. You see, My Papa, who is the best papa ever I might say, has lost the love of his life on Thanksgiving. Two years ago his wife of 11 years was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. They didn't give her very high chances of living, but let me tell you she was a fighter. She lived everyday to it's fullest, and even worked until she just couldn't do it anymore. We got the call on Thanksgiving that Kathy went home to be with the Lord. We knew that her home going was soon, and we prayed that the Lord would intervene, because she was so very sick.
We packed up, and left to go up to Michigan on Friday to be with Papa, and to make preparations for the funeral. It was a very difficult time, and something I have never had to experience before. I did learn something though, that I hope I can take with me everyday of my life. As I watched people come an go during the visitation, I noticed one thing. There were people from all walks of life, and it made me realize this after talking with some. Kathy loved everyone! No matter who you were, or what your life was like she loved you!! She had eyes like Jesus. She always was able to find good in everyone, and that was shown by the 900 people that made their ways to pay their final respects to an amazing woman!
It is my prayer that I can carry on that legacy. I want to be able to find the good in everyone! I want to see people with eyes like Jesus. I am so thankful that I was fortunate enough to have Kathy in my life. You never know where the road may lead you in life, but I am glad that my path crossed paths with Kathy. I can't wait for the day that we are reunited with her over in Heaven. I know she is with the Lord, and is whole again!
I Love you Kathy, thank you for loving people the way you did especially my Papa!!
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