January 07, 2008
To Grandpa Potter
Well I liked this picture of Grandpa ~~ I think it shows the thing I loved about him the most ~~ HIS SMILE and SENSE OF HUMOR!! I have found these past few days it hard to pass his room and not hear his voice. But in my heart I know that he is with God and in a better place. But I will still miss him everyday. I am not sure what to say about grandpa except that I think I got my love of taking care of people from him. Seeing as that is what I based my career choice as a nurse on ~~ well I can not Thank him enough. I always loved grandpa's idea that to honor the people you love who have passed you do not put flowers on their grave, but in the kitchen. That way you get to enjoy them and be reminded. So I think that for my January 4th will be the day to get flowers. It is amazing to think that my favorite place to take my college friends was to visit Grandpa in Oceansprings. I recall with a smile how he would out walk us in New Olreans. It is funny to watch three college girls ask him to sit down for a little bit. I love you Grandpa with all my heart.
Emily - I am so sorry for your loss. Grandpa Potter was an inspiration even for those of us who didn't know him personally. You and your family are in my thoughts.
carol
Posted by: carol at January 7, 2008 07:45 AMI have many fond memories of Grandpa Potter and can't thank him enough for introducing me to New Orleans, Hurricanes at Pat O'Briens, The French Quarter and most of all spearmint lifesavers! I am truly blessed to have known such a wonderful man. He will truly be missed.
I hope all the Potter's are doing well and remembering with a smile how wonderful Grandpa Potter truly was. :)
Emily, that was a wonderful tribute to your grandpa. Even I have some fond memories of him over the years when he would come to visit you. For some reason, I forgot about your family blog all of January, so I am just now finding out about his new home in heaven! I'm sure he is enjoying it to the fullest! Love and sympathy to you and your family . . .
Posted by: Nita at February 5, 2008 07:24 PM