For my Grandfather...

Sassy · Sep 4, 2007

My Grandfather passed away on Sunday. I'm headed out of town for his funeral, but I wanted to post this poem for him and others who have lost love ones...

Don't Stand at My Grave and Cry
Author Unknown

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there
I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle Autumn rain

When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds

In circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night

Do not stand at my grave and cry

I am not there
I did not die

tobefitt · Sep 4, 2007

Sassy, I am very sorry for your loss. A beautiful poem!

hotttsauce · Sep 4, 2007

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family Sass, thoughts n prayers!

thebrick · Sep 4, 2007

Sorry to hear of your grandfather passing. Those are beautiful words.

Amazon Doll · Sep 5, 2007

That's a wonderful poem!

oldfella · Sep 5, 2007

Sassy

I'm very sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for him and you. Beautiful poem that sums it all up nicely. God Bless!

buffbabeca · Sep 5, 2007

thoughts for prayers for you chickie...

tonka2 · Sep 5, 2007

I regret that the only word or words i can say are i am sorry!But i hope it shows we care.

JETHRO TULL · Sep 6, 2007

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GRANDPA.

THAT'S A NICE POEM, SASSY. HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GET THROUGH THIS TOUGH TIME AS WELL AS POSSIBLE.

Sassy · Sep 6, 2007

Thanks everyone for you kind words.

It's always hard to say goodbye, but it was time for him to go. He's had Dementia and it's progressed into early stages of Alzheimer's. He fell two wks ago and fractured his hip. It turned out he had a staff infection, and while he was in the hospital he caught pneumonia. His body just couldn't fight off the infections. I just can't believe how quickly he went. For 84 years old he was in pretty good health. We just weren't expecting this.

Hope you don't mind if I brag on him a little... he was a Southern gentleman, a man of honor and pride... a Marine who fight in WWII as flame thrower and 4x Golden Glove Champaign boxer. If you watched the movie "Flags of our Fathers", (it sent chilled down my spin) that was where my G'dad fought and what he did. Later in life he continued his service through the American Legions and was dedicated to Youth Baseball. Another member and him raise funds to build a baseball field which is now dedicated to them. I learned a lot about him over the passed couple days. Things hadn't heard about that were amazing. He didn't do anything with out getting an award or certificate for it. He was going to do something he was going straight to the top and take command over it. lol Commander of the American Legions, county recreations dept commissioner... etc.

My parents don't support me in my bodybuilding and competing, but my G'dad always thought it was great and very supportive of me. I will miss him dearly.

bulldog21 · Sep 6, 2007

Sounds like a great grandpa......sorry for your loss.....

That is so cool about the American legion baseball.....I played two years of American Legion.....great baseball...

oldfella · Sep 7, 2007

WOW

Sassy, your grandfather sounded like an amazing man. He achieved a lot in his time and was a giving person. I respect all those in the armed forces especially our war veterans. I am sure you will miss him much. He is happy and at peace now. No more fighting. Wow what a battler to the end! God Bless and keep him!

nosmas · Sep 10, 2007

Lindsay and I are thinking of you Sass. If you need ANYTHING! Please keep in tough and keep your head up!

thebrick · Sep 10, 2007

I love the fact...

Sassy said:
Thanks everyone for you kind words.

It's always hard to say goodbye, but it was time for him to go. He's had Dementia and it's progressed into early stages of Alzheimer's. He fell two wks ago and fractured his hip. It turned out he had a staff infection, and while he was in the hospital he caught pneumonia. His body just couldn't fight off the infections. I just can't believe how quickly he went. For 84 years old he was in pretty good health. We just weren't expecting this.

Hope you don't mind if I brag on him a little... he was a Southern gentleman, a man of honor and pride... a Marine who fight in WWII as flame thrower and 4x Golden Glove Champaign boxer. If you watched the movie "Flags of our Fathers", (it sent chilled down my spin) that was where my G'dad fought and what he did. Later in life he continued his service through the American Legions and was dedicated to Youth Baseball. Another member and him raise funds to build a baseball field which is now dedicated to them. I learned a lot about him over the passed couple days. Things hadn't heard about that were amazing. He didn't do anything with out getting an award or certificate for it. He was going to do something he was going straight to the top and take command over it. lol Commander of the American Legions, county recreations dept commissioner... etc.

My parents don't support me in my bodybuilding and competing, but my G'dad always thought it was great and very supportive of me. I will miss him dearly.

...that he lived a rich life ...and he gave you unconditional support and love and that made him a truly great man

Sassy · Sep 10, 2007

The holidays are going to be tough for my mom, but I think as time passes she will be just fine. I'm just grateful that I had both sets of grandparent a part of my life for so long. My g'mother is the only one left.

I'm laying low these days. My mom's brother, sister and my mom are such control freaks that they are going through his things and it's now a big issue. It's not that there is anything to fight over, but it's all about who's in charge. I just don't understand my family sometimes.

bulldog21 · Sep 10, 2007

Sassy said:
The holidays are going to be tough for my mom, but I think as time passes she will be just fine. I'm just grateful that I had both sets of grandparent a part of my life for so long. My g'mother is the only one left.

I'm laying low these days. My mom's brother, sister and my mom are such control freaks that they are going through his things and it's now a big issue. It's not that there is anything to fight over, but it's all about who's in charge. I just don't understand my family sometimes.

I am sorry to hear that about your family.....unfortunately these events tend to bring out people's true colors....even relatives in your own family......that really makes it even more frustrating and painful...

JuiceRoad.com · Sep 12, 2007

real sorry to hear that

Sassy · Sep 12, 2007

bulldog21 said:
I am sorry to hear that about your family.....unfortunately these events tend to bring out people's true colors....even relatives in your own family......that really makes it even more frustrating and painful...

It is frustrating. I'm dealing with some very frustrating feeling towards my grandmother right now. To hear that they are doing this really doesn't surprise me at all.

My dad's mom passed away two years ago Sept 5... it was same day as g'dad funeral. It's been tough because I was very close to my g'mom. She was the one person in my family I know I could always talk to. Anyway, his sisters and he were so supportive of each. The way they handled everything was amazing. His side of the family is a lot more stable than my mom's. They put the dys in dysfunctional.

I guess everyone has their own issues to deal with... well, this is mine. I don't know why I can't put things behind me and move on sometime. Can you really put the past behind you and start over? Is that possible? If it is how?

bulldog21 · Sep 12, 2007

Sassy said:
It is frustrating. I'm dealing with some very frustrating feeling towards my grandmother right now. To hear that they are doing this really doesn't surprise me at all.

My dad's mom passed away two years ago Sept 5... it was same day as g'dad funeral. It's been tough because I was very close to my g'mom. She was the one person in my family I know I could always talk to. Anyway, his sisters and he were so supportive of each. The way they handled everything was amazing. His side of the family is a lot more stable than my mom's. They put the dys in dysfunctional.

I guess everyone has their own issues to deal with... well, this is mine. I don't know why I can't put things behind me and move on sometime. Can you really put the past behind you and start over? Is that possible? If it is how?

I can answer this for me but I am not a good person to ask.......no I can't......People in my family have done some things so dispicable that the damage is damm near unfixable.......and honestly I refuse to give them a second chance as they have left nothing but chaos for our family with their actions.......I know a time will come when my father passes I will have to deal with people in my family and we will see just how selfish and greedy they really are........I pray for strength of cahracter, clear mind, and not to let my anger get teh best of me when I have to deal with them....my answer is yes it is possible for me to start over but I never will put the past behind me...