Ivan's grandpa died tonight. He had a massive stroke and passed away within several hours. He was 85 years old and lived a good life but he left behind his wife of over 50 years. She is in deep mourning tonight and I can't even imagine how awful this is for her. How can someone go on without that person that has been by their side for so long? We are all praying for her tonight, that she will mourn her husband but not lose the will to live.
Ivan and his family are handling grandpa's death well. They are all sitting around the table together as I write this postings. Ivan and I were just talking about how blessed we are that we had so much time with Grandpa Ivan the past several weeeks. We were able to visit their house numerous times and have some wonderful conversations.
The funeral is on Monday. Ivan is going to try and change his flight so he can stay a few extra days. It is such a blessing to have the entire family here for such a difficult situation. Please keep Ivan's family in your prayers.
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Oh Mackenzie. I wish we were there to just wrap our arms around Ivan and tell him how sorry we are. God always has a plan and He knew that it was grandpa Ivan's time to go home. But He also knew how important it was for you and Ivan to be there to have a last visit with grandpa and to be with the family. You two are so blessed to have spent this holiday with his grandparents. From the stories that you have told me of grandpa he had lived a very full life. How amazing that he and grandma have been together for so long. what a love story.
ReplyDeleteYou and Ivan are in my prayers and thoughts. I know that Ivan's strong faith in God will help him through this hard time. Please tell him that we love him so much.
i'm so sorry to hear about grandpa ivan. :-( i'm keeping you all in my prayers.
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Hey, let me know how much longer so I can let Logan know not to schedule him, unless you've already called the store. Sorry for that, you guys.
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