Mike's Grandpa Ben just passed away on Saturday evening. While it is a time of rejoicing for the life that he lived and knowing that he is now in heaven, it is also a time of mourning. The funeral is this Friday, so we will be heading down to Iowa on Thursday night to be with family during this time.
Grandpa Ben's death kind of hit us in more of an emotional way than expected. It occurred to us how many family things we will miss when we are overseas. It's not the easiest to just drop $4,000, jump on a plane, and have the both of us come home. So we will miss many birthday parties, family traditions and celebrations, and maybe even funerals and new babies.
When I asked the headmaster of the school what one of the most difficult aspects of living overseas was, his response related to not being able to go home for all of those family functions. We feel that his point has now been driven home.
Mike and Karly,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the passing of Mike's grandpa. You and your families are in our prayers and hope you have safe travels to Iowa and back. May God continue to bless you two in everything you do together!
Jared