Happy Birthday, Dad!

We have been thinking about how to remember my dad all day today. After the girls came to my office from school, Kodi suggested that we buy some balloons, attach a note, and send them into heaven for Grandpa's birthday.

Grandpa,

It's been a year since you left. I think I speak for the entire family when I say we miss you. It's not easy here without you, but you left a great example for all to follow. I love you, Grandpa. Thanks for everything you did for me. You were truly an angel sent here from heaven to help your family. I'm so grateful for the role model you were to me. I'm a better person and I know it's because of the wonderful leader you were for everyone. I can't wait until the day we will all be together again, Grandpa. I'm Happy! --Kelli

Grandpa,

Happy Birthday. I miss you Grandpa. I miss seeing your loving face. I miss you telling us to get along, but I know someday I won't miss those things. I love you, Grandpa. I hope to talk to you one day about all that you have done. I can't wait for that day. Love, Kodi

Dear Grandpa,

Happy Birthday. I miss you so much and I love you so much. I hope that you're happy. I love you. Love, Gray

Dad,

Happy Birthday!! I know this is nowhere near having you here, but we just wanted you to know that we celebrate you today. We remember you today. We love you today. We miss you today. Happy Birthday! --Lori

Wings Of The Angels
by Tim Chambers
A gentle wind blew across the land

Reaching out to take a hand

For on the winds the angels came

Calling out a grandpa's name.

Left behind, the children's tears

Loving memories of the years

Of joy and love, a life well spent

And now to God a grandpa's sent.

On angel's wings, a heavenly flight

The journey home, towards the light

To those who weep, a life is gone

But in God's love, 'tis but the dawn.