Have you ever been doing something when a random and completely unrelated thought pops into your head and completely consumes you? Today as I was sitting down to my lunch of leftover mashed potatoes and Sunny D (carbs, anyone???), I found myself taken back to my Grandpa Frank's shop. Oh what memories! My grandpa owned a truck accessory business and I was lucky enough to clean the office for him every Saturday for the high price of $5/week. Cleaning a bathroom that only men used all week was definitely not worth the $5 alone...plus I dusted and vacuumed the office, too.
I may have been Grandpa's favorite though (sorry Jackie and Josh, truth hurts!) and he often paid me extra with candy I loved and it wasn't unusual for him to flip me an extra $5 or $10 if he knew I was saving my money for something in particular. Most importantly, he always paid me in more love than any one person could give. He loved me for all that I was. You see, he loved me in my most unlovable moments. Those moments when my parents wanted to sell me to the circus and never look back! That's saying a lot....I was a challenge to love growing up! :) Unfortunately, Grandpa Franks life was cut way too short. It makes me so sad that I don't get to share my most lovable moments of life with him. It's little moments like today when a memory comes flashing back out of nowhere that I smile and remember how great he was. His earthly life may be over, but my love for him will never end. Can't wait until we meet again, Grandpa Frank! xoxo
Love never ends. As far as prophecies, they will pass; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. 1 Corinthians 13:8 (ESV)
