Today is my grandparent's anniversary-Dwight and Betty Farnworth . My Grandma passed away in Sept of 1999. My Grandpa has longed to be with her since. This morning my grandpa passed away and joined his sweetheart for the ultimate anniversary of a wonderful life together.
My Grandpa loved to hold us on his lap and share poems, songs, and stories. He loved to garden and we would play in the yard with the milk carton scoops and ball that he made us. I got a kick out of the garage sale gifts he gave me. He also enjoyed doing woodwork and made us marble ramps and gameboards. My Grandma was a great cook with a full cookie jar for every visit and millions of jarred products that she had canned. She was a great seamstress and made us christmas night gowns and dolls. She gave me my first perm, helped me decorate my first cake, and attended my ballet and music recitals. She gave the best hugs ever. After my grandpa retired from school teaching and my grandma from bookkeeping they served a mission in New York City, served in the temple, and enjoyed their grandchildren. I'm so happy that they are together again for eternity. I love them so much, and will miss them 'til we meet again in heaven.
Picture of Dwight with granddaughters Becky, Heather and Stephanie Christmas 2007
4 comments:
Oh Heather I'm sorry for your loss but what a great reunion for them! I knew he wasn't doing well because Ruth didn't come to our Enrichment meeting so that she could be with him. I remember helping Greg paint his house one day back in the day. What a neat man.
Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog. My shop is www.myplayground.etsy.com. I have fun with it! I have bought stuff from Holly that hangs in my bathroom!
Oh heather...so sorry to hear about your grandpa, but you are right, he is having the sweetest reunion about now with his dear wife, and for that I am happy for him, but sad that you all will miss having him here.
Loss is something that no one wants to endure, but I love your expression of joy for grandparents. The gospel gives us such great hope.
heather! I love the pics of your boys... so cute and fun. Sounds like you guys are doing great. Happy Valentine's Day!
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