Tribute

 

Tuesday we traveled to Kokomo to honor Ryan’s Grandpa’s life.

                Ryan described the day as “beautifully hard,” and I think that was such a perfect way to say it.

                The visitation and funeral were all held the same day, so our sweet friends on the other side of the lake stepped in to help with Lexi. (We appreciated that so much!)

                The church Grandpa attended all his life closed several years ago, but another congregation purchased the building and has done an amazing job updating it. Because that had been his place of worship for so many years, everything took place there, and it really was perfect.

                Friends and family came through for two hours before the funeral, and it was sweet that some of our friends made the trip (from near and far) to support us.

                Ryan’s Uncle Dave did the service, and we thought he did a fantastic job. He gave a clear presentation of the Gospel and also honored Grandpa’s life story.

                After the service, we made one very long procession to the cemetery, where the graveside service took place – with full military honors.

                Ryan was honored to be a pallbearer – along with all the other grandsons and one of Grandpa’s nephews.

                We enjoyed getting to talk with some of the cousins who live a distance away and rarely get to come home!

                I think Grandpa would have been pleased at each thing shared throughout the day. The songs, the Scripture, the stories, the message of Christ…it’s exactly what he would have wanted. And he would have loved all the fellowship that took place. I think the only thing missing was an Aggravation tournament!