My maternal grandfather passed away earlier this morning after suffering a heart attack two weeks ago and undergoing 11+ hour surgeries yesterday. He lived a long, happy life; 84 years full of a wife of 57+ years, 5 children and 13 grandchildren.
Some of my favorite memories of Grandpa (and Grandma too!) were summers visiting them as a kid. On one such occasion, a few of us kids (I think my brother, Tim, and a cousin were there that week) and Grandpa were out on the back deck. We noticed how full and bright the moon was and Grandpa proceeded to teach us a "rhyme" that I'm sure our mothers appreciated...
"Look at the moon, Sally!" (pointing index finger while wiping nose in direction of moon)
"There are soldiers in that field..." (pointing index finger of other hand while wiping nose)
"and soldiers in that field..." (pointing index finger of first hand while wiping nose)
"with stripes on their pants!" (wiping said index fingers along sides of pant legs)
It was deliciously naughty enough to entertain us then and STILL causes giggles for my brothers and I to this day! Grandpa was also always ready with some kind of cheesy joke, be it an almost daily email forward or cornering you in the living room with a steady stream of them.
Goodbye, Grandpa! We will miss you but take comfort in the knowledge that you are home safe in Heaven!
Grandpa and Grandma Jungck in happier times
1 comment:
Thank you for the post, Kristy, even though it made me cry. My life is finally back to the point where I can think about Dad (if that is confusing, ask your Mom for more details).
Uncle Dave
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