a quick trip

a man who laughed and served.

jesse's grandpa passed away and we traveled up to kirkland to be at the service.

i am honored to have known this great man. he lived a long, happy, healthy life. he gave what he had, he served always, he loved unconditionally. he is an example for me of a life well lived. we love you grandpa atwood.

sawyer already has many questions when it comes to death (i don't know why) but when it came time for the graveside service he continued those tough questions. sawyer and i went down by the casket and i kneeled down and hugged him and he started crying. "i want grandpa to still be alive, mommy!" woah..."but sawyer, remember he is alive, he's in heaven" "but his body is in there!" "you are so right, buddy. but his soul, everything that made grandpa, grandpa is up in heaven." his face lit up and he wiped away his tears..."oh yeah! he is walking on streets of gold!!! and he see's golden doggies and...and..." that boy had joy oozing out of him by the end of our conversation.

we will miss grandpa atwood, we will not forget him, we will honor him by living our lives like he did. thank you grandpa atwood for being that great example to my husband, you are a huge part of making him the man he is. and thank you for that special moment i was able to have with my boy. we love you.