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For many years my grandpa Barney has dragged a hose around his yard trying to keep it watered. He has worked hard to keep his lawn green. He is now dying of cancer. In the last week or so we have been working on a sprinkler system for him. Knowing his departure is drawing near, we have been working hard to at least get the front sprinklers working so he can see them. Last evening we finished the front yard and it was time to show the boss. He was in the family room and too weak to walk outside, so we sat him in a chair and carried him outside on the front porch. With tears in my eyes I turned on the front sprinklers and we all stood and watched Grandpa’s face light up with joy. "Damn good job" he said. No grandpa, you’ve done a damn good job at being a man. Grandpa, I’m sorry you won’t be around to use your sprinkler system, but may you rest easy knowing your lawn is green and that we love you so much.
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That brought tears to my eyes too. What a wonderful picture.
Thank you for posting your blog on Read The Scriptures... I just read the last two posts. This one definitely gives me some perspective. Bless you for working so hard on the sprinkler system for your Grandpa even though he's dying of cancer. It is just so touching to think that he will now "rest easy" knowing his lawn is green. (My husband and I drag a hose around everywhere too so I understand that part!)
Wow that made me cry! What a wonderful man. He was very lucky to have a family that loved him so much.
Thank you for sharing this touching story and for have Christ-like love for your grandfather; God bless
My dad is dying of cancer now. This helps. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your story. We are blessed to have family and friends who are great examples in this life. May our faith in Him help us as we transition to the next life. Bless you for showing your love and appreciation to your Grandpa with your actions. You're a great example.
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