Life is beautiful Today I lost my grandfather, he was 96 yrs old...he was a kind, strong and loving…

Life is beautiful

Today I lost my grandfather, he was 96 yrs old...he was a kind, strong and loving man. I am very grateful to have had him in my life for this long and for him to have met his great grandchildren. My grandfather was always about love and family and he was always there for us and stood by his family's side. He has showed me so many beautiful things in life and has taught me so much. I've never seen a man who loved his wife as much as he loved my grandmother. My heart breaks for her and she has remained strong throughout everything. She took care of him and loved him with all of her heart. Although my grandfather was blind and deaf, she talked to him every day and slept holding him every night. She would try to live every day like it was his last and today he decided it would be his last day. He died at home in his sleep where he wanted to be. He was in the hospital from Saturday until Wednesday and kept asking to "go home". My grandmother decided on hospice care and he came home yesterday and passed away this morning. I think he knew it was his time and I am grateful he is not suffering anymore. I do believe in God and in signs as well. My aunt called me at 10:58 am to say he had passed. My other aunt and I were on our way to see him and care for him but it was already too late. When the hospice nurse came to check his vitals and pronounce him dead, she asked if we knew a specific time and my grandmother said no. As we were talking I remembered the time my aunt called me, so I mentioned it must have been right before that. My grandmother has a radio with a cassette player that she was using to play old music for him in the living room where he was. I happened to notice the clock read 10:51 am and after a while I looked again and it didn't change. I believe that is the time he passed away, even when I left after several hours it still read 10:51 am ! I believe that was his sign to us. He looked so peaceful and although I am heartbroken, I know he is in a better place and that we will all be reunited one day. I'd just like to say, life is beautiful...enjoy every moment of it and always make time for your family and friends. You never know when it will be your last day or theirs. Live in the moment and for the moment, don't let life pass you by. Smile, laugh, love, be kind and most importantly make memories with your children, family and friends. Spend time your children, you can always clean the house later. I never realized how we sometimes get caught up in things that don't matter or that can wait until later. Life is short, so make it count ! I know that after today I'm going to live in the moment and be more appreciative of the small things that matter in life. I will never take anything or anyone for granted. Life is beautiful and live it to the fullest ! I know my grandfather did and I am very proud of him, he was the greatest man who has ever lived and I will continue to carry his memory in my heart today and always. Thank ladies and have a wonderful evening and remember to always tell your children and loved ones how much they mean to you !