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© Jeanine M. Bailey

Bop

Uploaded: May 19, 2008

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This is another older photo of my daughter Mattie and her great grandfather (my husbands grandfather) almost two years ago. He always "bops" the babies noses when they are little and here she is getting him!!

Yesterday, Gramps took his final journey home to be with the Lord. While he was not my "real" grandfather he always treated me as one of his own, and I came to love him deeply. He was a man who loved his family and loved his God. The example he set by the life he lived will now live on in his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. We are all grieving our loss but at the same time we are rejoicing in the knowledge that he is resting with our Saviour.

My sister-in-law, Debbra Bailey, has more photos of Gramps on her BP site. I talked with her this morning and we were commenting on how thoughtful everyone is on BP because of the comments of support she has already recieved! Thank you!

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 58.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 19, 2008

My condolences to you and your family, Jeanine.


Dominick #924312

Jennifer L. Taranto May 19, 2008

so sorry to hear about your loss!! this photo is such a lovely tribute to him though!! a very precious memory captured here!! #5941729

Roxanne M. Bubar May 19, 2008

I am so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers going out to you and your family. #5944115

Amber J. Skene May 19, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a WONDERFUL man. My thought and prayers are with you and your family. #5944449

Jeanine M. Bailey May 19, 2008

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers!! #5946409

Chastity Abbott May 20, 2008

What a beautiful priceless image!
Sorry for your loss...this image shows how beautiful photography is... #5951050

Jeanine M. Bailey May 20, 2008

Thank you Chastity! I have had fun going back through old photos the past few days...it is like finding little treasures!! #5951483

Carolyn J. Connolly May 22, 2008

Phil and I were VERY sorry to hear of Gramps' passing, Jeanine, and we send you all our sincerest sympathies... He sounds as though he was a VERY loving family man AND a God-fearing one, too...

Phil, having been interested in motor racing for MANY years, was very interested when Deb mentioned about Gramps' Nascar racing history, too, so we Googled it and read his story!! :o)

This image must be a really beautiful AND emotive one for you at this time, Jeanine...and I agree with you, "going back through old photos...IS like finding little treasures!!" :o) I have been doing that recently myself...having only just lost my nearly 80 year-old dear Dad on the 1st of April this year... :o(

Isn't it WONDERFUL, though, to have a faith and hope beyond death? My Dad was a lovely, Christian gentleman, too, and we look forward to seeing him...and my dear Mum (who predeceased him by 2½ years)...again at the resurrection, at Jesus' Second Coming!! :o) #5964595


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