My three of my cousins (from Oregon and Kentucky) and my aunt Susan and uncle Steve (from Kentucky and Hawaii) and my great aunt (from Arizona) and my family went to church with my grandma today.
The funeral is on Tuesday at the church where my uncle Dana and aunt Debbie were married. Then we'll bury him at the cemetary where his mom is buried.
my heartfelt condolences, Rex. Rest assured:
1. You can always talk to your grampa, for he is always here (points to heart) in your heart. You are as close to him as your thoughts, just as you talk to God in your mind, talk to your grampa in your mind. those telepathic messages will reach grampa in heaven; listen for grampa's replies.
2. He was called away doing what he liked best. In other words, he lived life to the fullest when he left earth.
3. "Andrew" came for him; it was his time.
4. He was watching the fireworks from a great observation point.
5. Your siblings are dealing it as best as they can. You can help them deal with "death" better by being more patient, understanding, and a wild hug once in awhile, so they know all is normal here on earth.
Grampa left without extended suffering; for that, we thank God.
Feel free to PM me anytime.
keo