In the last six years there have been tons of moments I wish I could have shared with him. Now is another moment to grieve.
My Dad will never meet Josiah. I think he would have made an awesome grandpa.
I had a vivid dream when I was pregnant. It was before we knew the gender. We were sure he was a she (great maternal instinct!). Well in the dream, I was in the hospital and they brought in the baby...a BOY. I was completely confused and kept explaining that I was having a girl and there must be a mistake. Then my Dad came in holding him. It was so natural and sweet, he was healthy and strong, laughing with his grandson. I love that dream. But at the same time it saddens me that it will never be a reality. I pray that one day in heaven they will meet and it will be a joyous introduction.
Twice a year my family (spread across the country) has a root beer float. My dad loved root beer floats. It was a tradition that we always had them on his birthday. This year Josiah is still a little young for root beer floats but I can't wait to introduce them to him and tell him all about his grandpa.
IBC Root Beer & Breyers
Cheers Grandpa
Beautiful post, Abby! I am praying for you as you grieve these lost moments.
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We were thinking of your dad this weekend, we were with Rick and Louise Delage, so that made it fun to talk about the memories. He is missed.
ReplyDeleteI often wonder if those who have gone before miss us and maybe those are some of the tears God will wipe away~
Wouldn't he have just loved this little guy!
What a sweet post. I love the pictures and what a beautiful tradition to pass on to Josiah. And yes, the meeting in Heaven will be a glorious occasion!
ReplyDeleteSweet, sweet post by my favorite daughter. I love you. I love that you talk about Bill and root beer and missing him and grieving those lost moments. Heaven will be glorious. And -you know me.... I forgot the date. I knew it was coming and just blocked it out. Thank you for keeping me grounded. Wish we were together, Mom
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