Love

I have been mulling over this post for quite some time now..... As most of you probably know... my maternal Grandfather, Lee Kenyon Udall passed away recently. I have been debating about whether or not to write about it. But I have been so positively affected by this AMAZING man, that I need to share my thoughts. 

He was a quiet ranchin' cowboy...who practiced law in his spare time.

Have you ever been around someone who is quiet and only shares anything in their heart or head (for that matter) when they feel it is absolutely necessary? This makes it so that those around them hang on their every word..... For they truly are so seldom spoken. And yet, I have learned more from this man in his few words than almost any one else.

His Life's Motto:

The Church is True.

God has been good to us.

The Best is yet to come.

Two things he lived by:

No matter what ..... EVERYTHING will be ALRIGHT!

ALWAYS follow the best impulses of your heart.

He was an unfailing, natural OPTIMIST! (Which I believe to be a GIFT.) This is something I admire wholeheartedly and strive for daily. I do not have this gift, but am determined to FAKE IT til I MAKE IT! Life is so much better when you just remember (in what ever the circumstance) that TRULY everything will work out for good. 

I never questioned his love for me... although he never gushed it dramatically or other wise. But I felt it COMPLETELY. And when I felt it, it was all the sweeter and more treasured because it wasn't said often.

I have greatly pondered my life and what I want to leave..... what I wish people to say of me.  How do I love?  Do I truly and fully love and give of self?  Do I over look the negative and weaknesses of others and treasure every moment with them?

This is what I wish to do.  My Grandpa loved me, he loved the Lord with EVERYTHING he had. 

I love my Grandpa and I love the Lord. I want to show that with EVERYTHING that I have!