Heros

Ok, I'm going to veer away from my usual blog format of bible scriptures to talk about my Hero. You know when you are a kid it seems that our hero's are superman, or spiderman. Some fictional being that honestly hasn't done anything in real life that would make them a hero.
But as we get older our "hero" changes. I know mine did. I can say without hesitation that my grandpa Norman Washburn has to be hand done the most amazing man. Ok, well Vern holds a very close second. But anyway, back to my rant. He survived the great depression, floods, fires, drought and the death of his oldest son. But through all those horrific things he never lost sight of the Lord.
He was a true man. He cried, he laughed, and he showed me unconditional love. Pappy was so secure in his faith and knew exactly what he wanted. He prayed to the Lord and asked Him to take him from this world so he could start his everlasting life with his Lord and Savior. He prayed this prayer for awhile. Over a week span pappy had seen some of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He got to hug us, kiss us and we told him how much he had taught us and we loved him so much. The Lord does answer prayers because He answered my Pappy's on September 17, 2006. Pappy is now walking with the Lord and uncle Royce enjoying heaven in all it's greatness.
But I have to admit that I am a selfish person, I didn't want to let him go. But it was very comforting to know that my pappy was ready and knew that his name, Norman O. Washburn, was in the Lambs Book of Life. I miss him so much it hurts. How I wish he was just a phone call away, but he is someplace so much better. He's HOME. Like Diamond Rio's song sings. "God only cries for the living cause it's the living that are so far from home." I love you pappy and I will see you soon.
Des