We've lost a great man, but gained a guardian angel

July 7, 2011 My Great Grandpa Dolar passed away of a massive heart attack. And there really is no word I can use to describe a man of his magnitude or greatness. He was such an amazing person. He was born to be a grandpa and his shoes are going to be hard to fill.

Dear Grandpa,
I really don't know what to say. No words can express what you have meant to this family and to me. So I'll just keep it simple. I love you. You have always been a constant in my life and I know I could always count on your love. I am so glad God has blessed me with you as my grandpa. It's hard to imagine life without you in your rocking chair reading the paper or watching the news. I'm going to miss you something fierce. But I find comfort in the fact that you've gone home and that you're finally with your baby girl. This isn't easy and I refuse to say goodbye.

1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”
John 14:1-4

I know God prepared a place for you in His Kingdom and I know you're his new wing man for preparing a room for all of us as well. So I'll see you later Grandpa. Until then, you will be dearly missed.