Current mood:nostalgic
It has been almost 9 months since my last blog and I have busy conducting life and getting things moved in the right direction. Many things have happened, and changes are plentiful. I have moved to a new city; felt the slings of guilt, pain, and disappointment, but yet I have also embraced the new, rejoiced in the enternal moment of hope, and bathed in the shimmer of resurrection.
Today, I express my admiration and love for a dear and wonderful man who passed only a few hours ago. This man's name is Robert Hawkins. For those of you who do not know, this was my oldest daughter's Grandfather, He was also a Father to Cheryl, Lindsey's Mother; To Mark; Lindsey's Uncle, and of course Shirley, Lindsey's Grandmother, a Loving Husband. He was, and always will be, to me, an irreplacible Friend and dearly loved person whom I can never forget and will always be grateful to have graced my life .
It was Robert, who saw past the difficulties of a failed relationship between his daughter and I. He extended his hand of friendship first. He was the one who showed me kindness, when there was none to been seen. He was the one who put the differences aside and looked deeper. He was the one who stepped forward when others wouldn't. He lead when others refused. He restored the faith to bring 2 families together. He lead the way when others were prideful, and I include myself in that group. That kind of kindness can never be duplicated. He believed when others doubted. You cannot find that kind of insight very often. I truly was blessed in having him in my life, and my life will be emptier with out him to speak and listen to. He spoke up on my behalf, and now it is my turn to return the honor he gave to me.
Robert Hawkins, you are a devoted Husband and Father, a cherished Grandfather, an astounding friend, and an iconic figure in so many lives. Your strength and wisdom is realized by so many and appreciated by so many more. My gratitude and admiration will be undying and my tears will be short, only because you asked that of me, even as difficult as that may be right at this moment. Your last request of me was to make sure that Lindsey would always know how much you loved her, to make sure she always knows how much I love her, and to share with her the thoughts, the memories, and feelings you shared with me. That is an honor that I will never let fail and will do so with great love.
To Robert Hawkins,
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