Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Remembering you Grandpa

Yesterday marked the 8 yr anniversary of my Grandpa Sutton's passing. I just wanted to take a moment and remember what a remarkable man he was. He passed away a few weeks shy of his 95th bday. He was a farmer his entire life and was devoted to the Lord. He and my Grandma were married for 72 yrs! What an accomplishment. I remember how big Grandpa's hands were. He always wore Rockport shoes and he was as STUBBORN as they come. That's probably what kept him young for all those years. Grandpa had a heart of gold. I remember him always wearing his plaid pants, different colored plaid shirt, suspenders, and a fishing hat (so cute). He bought his first motorcycle when he was in his 80's. Grandpa took a farm, that was nearly worthless (many years ago when he and grandma bought as a young couple) and turned it into quite an operation. There are 90+ grandchildren all together. My brother and I were the youngerst of the grandchildren (there are many more great and great great grandkids). So its neat to hear my aunts and uncles, and older cousins talk about memories on the farm. The farm was sold shortly before I was born- so my brother and I were never a part of those memories. Nonetheless, I still enjoy hearing all the "farm stories" and I have my own memories of my Grandparents. I am proud of my family roots.

Grandpa, I love you and miss you and I am thankful for your life.

I wish I had a pic to share, but I don't this time.

Maybe more later...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Very sweet :)
O love that he bought a motorcycle in his 80's! He knew what he wanted and he got it! That is too cool!