Yesterday she passed away after a very long and rewarding life.
Robyne and I had the opportunity to spend some time last night reflecting on the different experiences we've had with her. She talked of spending time with her in the summer, her delicious cooking and the support she felt from her grandma as she left on her mission. My first memory was visiting with her after our engagement and the ice cold Coke she brought me in a in what had to be a gallon size glass. Tender tears always accompanied Robyne's reflections along with a tender smile and eyes filled with love.
One of the attributes I love most about my wife is her unconditional and genuine love she has for everyone, especially her family. Robyne has had an amazing relationship with her grandparents throughout her life. She loved them deeply and they did her in return. Every time Robyne and her grandparents were together, laughter, smiles and love was always abundant. They enjoyed the time they spent together.
My parents were the same age as Robyne's grandparents and she always treated them in the same way she did her own parents and grandparents...loved them unconditionally.
As I've reflected on the lives of those we've lost over the past few years I've often thought of what I cherish most about them, and how its made me a better person. I also have reflected on how best we can keep their individual legacies continuing within our family. Tonight as I looked over this picture I realized again that those legacies are still alive and well with my wife and daughters. It is seen just as clearly in their faces as it is in their mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. For that, I am eternally blessed.
Four Generations
3 comments:
That was beautiful Dad. I feel truely blessed to come from family who taught so much love. And to have that legacy alive in all of our lives, given to us by those who came before. I'm so grateful that although so many people we love are not here on this earth with us they can be seen in our smiles, our laughter and our love everyday. We are truely blessed
This was really a nice tribute. I really like the picture. Your girls will love this picture when the time comes that they have children and can share memories. Nice post.
Wow Uncle Shane that was so beautifully put together. I have been very blessed to have married into such a wonderful family and the legacy that Robyne has and the Londons have is something that you can see in their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. What wonderful memories you have.
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