I'm so glad everyone got together for his birthday so we could all be with him one more time while he was still able to communicate. He was starting to get forgetful at the end but it would kind of come and go. This picture is from a little over a year ago. We weren't sure he would make it very long back then but he held on for another year.
Most all of the family was able to be around him for his last few days. I spent quite a bit of time at his house and it was so hard to watch him slowly go. He was always so spunky and funny and it was sad to see him struggling so much. It was a neat experience for me to be with him though and see so much of our family surrounding him. We are all going to miss him so much, things won't be the same without him.
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Aww, I'm sorry you lost your grandpa. Even when a life was well lived, leaving many happy memories behind, it always hurts. I'm glad your family was able to be with him so soon before he passed away.
Oh, and my vaccum came from Home Depot;)
Hey so glad you got to be with him the last few days. I got to do that with my grandma when she passed and its the neatest thing being that close to the other side. So sorry for you loss. My mom said the funeral was nice and that there were so many funny stories about him. Wish I couldve been there. He was a great guy.
I'm so so sorry. I wish I could have been there to support you. I heard it was so nice. My kids and I got sick after my moms funeral, we've had fevers and head colds. You guys have a amazing family. I'm so glad you had time with him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. If there is anything you need please let me know.
I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa. That is really great you got to spend so much time with him before he passed. I really wish I would have that opportunity to spend more time with my grandparents before they passed. When my grandma passed it had been a week since I had seen her. Of course that is because I was living in Louisiana but it still broke my heart that I couldn't be there with her. At least she got to see and hold Damien.
It's always so hard to loose loved ones, even when we know they are old and would feel much better if they did go. I'm sorry for your loss. We are so blessed to have the gospel and understand the plan. Take care.
We will all miss grandpa flake. His funeral was so good! Won't it be so weird to go over there without him during the holidays... or anytime really?
Hallie,
I am so sorry to hear about your grandpa. I know your family is strong and there to lift each other during these tough times. I appreciate your support with me loosing my mom, and I know our knowledge of the eternities through the wonderful gospel plan will give us solace as well.
I love you Hallie!
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