My dad was at my ultrasound appointment, when I found out I was having a girl. My dad was so excited for Mike & I and was looking forward to being at the hospital when she was born. Unfortunately, that never happened. My dad suddenly passed away from a massive heart attack, when I was 8 months pregnant with my daughter Kimberly. He obviously never got to hold her physically but I believe he held her awhile before birth. My sister wrote me a poem that I wish to share: Dear Grandpa Your arms around me I never felt At least not that I remember I was born in late October You died the month before, in September I wish you could have waited Until I could hear your voice But the angels took you by surprise I know you didn’t have a choice I have to grow up without you Grandpa Your eyes I’ll never see But throughout my life and in my heart You’ll always live in me. Others say I don’t have a Grandpa Because I never got to see you, But even though you are not here with me now A part of me will always know you My mother speaks of you often She tells me how wonderful you were Sometimes I hear her crying alone You must have meant the world to her. She tells me you are an angel now A special angel watching over my brother and me She says you help all the children in the world To be happy, joyful and free. So Grandpa, even though I’ve never felt Your arms around me here on earth, I think God let you hold me in your arms a while Before giving me birth. So when people say my Grandpa never knew me I will say that’s not true, I think you got to know me, Even before anyone ever knew…. I love you Grandpa

loreensm

15 years ago

Oh my God Cathy, I'm so honered that you put my poem in this tribute to Dad...Thank you for allowing us to come to a place to remember the Hero in all our lives ...Dad was the most wonderful father, husband ,Grandfather and Friend to all of us....