Ildri's Great-Grandfather, John, passed away on September 13th. I have always looked to him as a shining example of how one should live their life. I could go on and on about my Grandfather, but I will try to be brief. I would just like to point out some of Grandpa's qualities that I hope to have as a parent.
- He always made me feel important, no matter how young I was. Every one's voice was always given equal weight at my Grandparent's home.
- He loved his wife, Jane, so dearly and made that clear to her and everyone else. I have long admired their marriage and hope that I can always treat my spouse with the same adoration and respect that Grandpa and Grandma treated one another with.
- He made his family his first priority.
- He spoke with honesty and sentimentality. He had conviction behind all his words.
- He had passion for life - not only his own, but for each person he encountered. I think this is why he made such an impression on people. He truly cared about his fellow man.
Again, I could continue on for pages with my admirations for my Grandpa. But I'll leave it at those observations above, and a promise that Ildri will hear Dr. Seuss's "Happy Birthday To You" at each birthday. And whenever she wants to hear it. And I will do my best to follow his example in a passion for life so that I might share that joy with my daughter.
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