Last year we lost my grandma.. it was so incredibly hard on our family.. I lost my grandma on my mom’s side and my father’s side a month apart. Hubby lost his also in between them. The only thing that made two of them a little easier is knowing that two of them were going to be with their other half.. Where as my dad’s father.. he is now riding solo. When I lost my parents my grandparents became that much closer to me.
I’m so blessed to still have my Pop Pop! Can you believe I still have my great grandfather on my dad’s side too? I always wonder how old my father would have gotten.. instead of dwelling on the past I try to look at the here and now. I’m so incredibly blessed.. blessed that I have so many amazing people in my life. I just went to my sister’s for the day last week and every single person in my family that lives close by was there. Both my mom and dad’s side!
My Pop Pop is one person I couldn’t wait to see. My grandma is still his everything. He visits her grave every single day – rain, shine, even snow. They were inseparable. I am so glad to see him happy – not mourning, but almost celebrating. He has made her grave so incredibly beautiful. He has all her favorite things – even a tin for cookies which he brings a cookie to put in there almost every time he visits. We did a lot while visiting family.. but this was just so memorable. We also visited my parents grave.. it was hard.. but thankfully I had Chris and my sister there.
So like I stated.. Pop Pop, you’re amazing! I can’t wait until I live close by again. I promise.. it will happen!
Lisa
This was such a touching post!
Nichol
Awww what a sweet post and great photos. The grave site is beautiful. Hugs sweetie.
Angela
These are some very sweet memories!
The Rebel Chick
Oh Courtney, my heart goes out to you. I hope that you are able to find a way to get close to your Pop Pop again soon!
Sheilacakes
Awww. Sending you lots of hugs.
Tiffany
What a wonderful way to share your Pop Pop’s story, thank you for posting and sharing all of your pictures with us!
Sheri
He sounds like a great man. And he looks so young!
Tricia from Night owl mama
family is so important and I know he just loves you and the baby girl to pieces. your Pop POp is soo cool with that motor cycle
Theresa
This is such a beautiful post Courtney.
Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.com
What a sweet post. I love his bike.
Emily - faliLV
I see the resemblance! Love this post!
Colleen (Shibley Smiles)
This is such a sweet post and he sounds like a wonderful man.
Vanessa
He sounds like an amazing man!
Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah
Such a beautiful post Courtney. Hugs!
Robin {Mom Foodie}
Definitely a cool guy.
HilLesha
Awwwww! He sounds like a wonderful person.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
I wish I had a chance to be with my grandparents…He sounds like a great guy!
Shell Feis
He seems like such a wonderful person. <3
Simply Being Mommy
This is such a beautiful post. He sounds like such an amazing man.
Elaina (A Time Out for Mommy)
Aww! This is beautiful!
Ty Watson
This post is very beautiful, thank you so much for sharing it!
Donna
What a beautiful post, Courtney! I love the pics, and your Pop Pop rocks! 🙂
Maryann
you have such a lovely out look on life, and what a great family!
Marcie W.
Your Pop Pop is awesome indeed! I know all of your family that has passed away is looking at you and your gorgeous daughter while beaming with pride.
Jennifer (Double Duty Mommy)
Oh Courtney, I had no idea you have lost your parents 🙁 Not sure how I missed that unless you never said it on here. Anyway, I’m so sorry your all the lose you’ve experienced. You’re Pop Pop looks like a great man. Keep looking at that goal and yes, you two will live close by again
Toni Patton
Aww I love your Pop Pop too just from this post. It made me cry. he is just awesome.
Nicole Becker
Your Grandpa sure does sound amazing. Both of my grandfathers were both deceased before I was born so I never had a chance of having a relationship with them. And BTW, I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.