Thursday, February 25, 2010

With All My Love, Kenneth.


Kenneth Coy. Photo taken March 16, 1946.

My grandpa passed away yesterday morning at 82 years old. He told me last week that he knew the cancer had spread and he wouldn't being going home and not to be upset. He said he had five great children and is happy with that. I didn't get as much time with him as my other grandparents but I will forever remember going over to his house as a young child, just enjoying the peace and quiet. Taking walks to feed the ducks at an area pond or just down the street. I will also remember how he reminded me every time I saw him about how much I loved going to his house to have some quiet and how he thought it was funny for a kid so young. :) Sending me home with National Geographic magazines and old records whenever I'd visit. It has been interesting this week to find out about his life... like serving in the U.S. Navy and that his career was as an upholsterer.

I don't really know what else to say but I thought it would be weird to not post on an event in my life since this is my life event blog.

Because of my grandpa being in the hospital, my aunt and uncle and cousins came out from Florida. Although the circumstances aren't great, it was really nice to see them. I miss them lots. I don't even like the sun bathing, very hot weather, shorts, bathing suits, having to wear sunscreen, possibility of hurricanes, or the weird grass down there but whenever I see them, it makes me want to move!

3 comments:

Stacy G. said...

My Grandpa (Papaw) died yesterday too. I'm sorry for you and your family!

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad I got to be there and see you. We didn't get to hang out as much as I would have liked so plan on being stuck with me next time you come down here. I love you!

amanda said...

So sorry Stacy. :(

Yes, that sounds like a good plan! I just realized that I didn't even take any photos of us while you were here. I wish I would have!