The death of my grandpa has brought me to the understanding of what Paul says in Philippians 1:21 that “for me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Oh papa, I miss you so much.
The emptiness of the space you have left in my life is so deep it will be difficult to fill. You left without saying goodbye and for this reason I peer longingly into light and darkness hoping for a last glimpse so that even as you rest in perfect peace, I may also find peace.
But as I do not see you, I console myself that because you slept in the bosom of the Lord, I shall see you again. Granddad you were a wonderful living experience.
To me, your grandson, you were a grandfather, a mentor, a counselor and a pillar of support for my life since childhood. So strong and certain was your hand in showing me the way that as I grew up, I thought that every grandfather was like you. But I discovered in conclusion that there are grandfathers, and there are indeed grandfathers. Your rich experience of life and its different cultures filled our home with exotic stories. This ensured that I constantly stayed around your feet, my ears tingled, head stood on end, my noses twitched, and my eyes stayed wide open when I remember those days grandpa would say “face your studies! You see I’m old”. so sad you’re gone but the great memories still intact.
In paying this tribute to my grandpa, I sincerely praise the name of our Lord God Almighty for a wonderful grandpa. I will remember you as a living, vital presence and your memory will bring refreshment to my heart and strengthen me in times of trouble. Rest in peace, Grandpa. We will one day meet in heaven.
REST IN PERFECT PEACE