Last weekend, my cousin Andrew (that's us with the grandparents twenty some-odd years ago):
..married this fabulous girl, Jane:
(of whom Frazier-and the rest of us, for that matter- approved whole heartedly!) :)
...and we were super excited to be able to be at the wedding in North Carolina! It was a whirlwind trip, but we were so glad we could be there and had such a wonderful time!! The wedding was beautiful and all the events surrounding it were just perfect!
Sadly, that same weekend, the world lost (and heaven gained) someone very special.
Sadly, that same weekend, the world lost (and heaven gained) someone very special. Josh's Grampa Rudy passed away.
My mother-in-law did a lovely blogpost about him here.
The service was yesterday and though our hearts were with our family in Pennsylvania, we weren't able to be there. And we wish so much that we could have been. It's hard to imagine that next time we go to Port Allegany to visit, he won't be there. It just won't be the same without him. (Josh requested the picture below- which has been in our living room for years-because he says these are his fondest memories of the two of them together...sitting on the porch and talking.)
We should all be so blessed to claim a life lived so long and so well.
He meant a lot to many...and all of us will miss him.
Randi, What a nice post. Looks like a nice wedding . Yes you, Josh and Frazier were missed at your Grandpa Rudy's funeral but they knew your hearts were with all the family. Nama and Papa
ReplyDeleteNicely put and lovely wedding shots. Frazier looked fetching, too! We missed you at the funeral, but am thankful for the many visits when Grampa was able to enjoy your company. The photo you shot of Rudy and Josh on the front porch will always be one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThis post is so nice. I love seeing pictures of the wedding and wish we could have all been there together. I also love the picture of Josh and his grandfather. I can surely see why it is a favorite.
ReplyDeleteRandi - Such a nice post and the picture of Josh and Rudy made me cry. It will be the memories that sustain.....
ReplyDeleteAnd yes...that young man was fetching at the wedding. What a cutie patootie. (did i spell that right?)
Eager to see you all....wish it was not such a whirlwiind...but thankful for anytime at all.