A Tribute

Here I sit half way through July and realize that I haven't blogged in a bit. I have no new pics and no new stories but am here in a melancholy mood looking at beautiful blogs trying to "snap out of it".

I want to tell the world about a wonderful man that I'm afraid is going to be leaving this earth very soon. Henry Docter is the world's greatest teacher, friend, father and grandfather. All of his life Henry has given to his family, his church and his community everything that he could. Growing up he taught me to believe in God, to value the earth and to respect others.

He taught me to work hard and to take pride in my work and he always believed in me. He also taught me to watch my details and to do my very best. He raised three wonderful children and loved his wife in a way that I wanted to be loved by somebody some day.

Henry celebrated many milestones in his life and faced many tragedies like losing a daughter and his wife, but through it all he stood tall and strong. One of my favorite memories of him was when I asked to walk me down the aisle with my father, his son...he had to leave the room because I made him cry. My favorite picture of him is from my wedding day when he was dressed up in his tuxedo just waiting for his turn.

Grandpa Henry was moved into a private room today and started on hospice care. My grandpa is Super Man and isn't supposed to be sick or leaving. He is supposed to be on his front lawn with a broom picking up leaves and tending to his lamb's ears. He is supposed to be smiling and laughing and joking around with his great grandkids. Instead he is peacefully sleeping away his days and his family is sending up prayers of thanks that he is not in pain.

I am nearly 1700 miles away and had to say my goodbyes in a handmade card thanking him for all that he has done to make me the woman that I am today. Thank you grandpa Henry...I love you!