In Memory of my ♥ Grandpa ♥

I made this vid for my Grandpa's funeral ... He raised me, and was the best Grandpa a kid could ever ask for....He took good care of me...I always knew I was LOVED. He lived with me & my family for the last two years of his life as it should have be in every family. It's biblical to take care of our elders, to honor & respect them.. I loved him very much ...RIP Grandpa 4/25/1919 - 3/19/2006

Grandpa's Wooden Spoon..

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and a four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together nightly at the dinner table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating rather difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass often milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do something about grandfather," said the son. I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor. So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner at the dinner table. Since grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. Sometimes when the family glanced in grandfather's direction, he had a tear in his eye as he ate alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched it all in silence.

One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and mama to eat your food from when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.

For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled. Children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes ever observe, their ears ever listen, and their minds ever process the messages they absorb. If they see us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere for family members, they will imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The wise parent realizes that every day that building blocks are being laid for the child's future.

Let us all be wise builders and role models. Take care of yourself, ... and those you love, ... today, and everyday!

What comes around goes around =)

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[bernieowen2]

In Memory my Friend. In your hands

[pwg1126]

God bless you and grant you peace. He sounds like a fine man. He's in a perfect place now.

[cesilialoveplace]

This video is such a good way to remeber what a good man your grandfather was.

[wisers001]

I know how hard it is- god bless - Thank you

[Majorpheonix14]

i no how u feel i lost my parents when i was six an then i lost my sister when i was 10 then lost my uncle and my grandpa when i was 13 i hate my life. i no how u feel. id give anything to give my see him again id give my life up for him.

[eternalslumber5309]

wow, idek you and i cried on this, mine papaw died in 06 and so many of these pics reminded me of my family, im sorry for your loss : /

[lkjhgfdsa27]

Hey. this is Alaina...

do you think you can upload my dad's slideshow? Taylor has been asking about him alot and wanted to know if he could see a video like this of my dad.

if you could, I would appreciate it

thanks :)

[XBloodShadowX]

My grandpa has cancer of the lung, liver, and gallblader. He also has emphysema, heart disease, and black lung disease. When we found out, it was just a day before someone caused hell for my family. We had to deal with cops as well as social workers all because of a lie. I have lived with my grandparents since I was born and it hurts so much to see him suffer. I know how you feel. I'm sorry for your loss.

[MrRobinson22795]

My grandpa just died too. He lived in west virginia and had cops who wanted to abuse him take him in a holler where no one else was and beat him and broke his ribs. It pisses me off so much because theres nothing i could do about it. i juss watched him sit in the hospital and sufer and there was nothing i could do. they told us his lungs, kidneys and heart was failing and he was in the middle of a heart attack and a coma. I miss him so much and really hate it. Im sorry for your lose.

[Alytwilightfan]

im sorry... i know how you feel