though i'm sad, i'm glad...

... that he went peacefully.

 ... that he knew how much we love him.

  ... that he lived a very full life and we can celebrate him.

   ... that i can pull up so many fond memories of times spent with him.

    ... that he leaves behind a family that draws together in joy and hardship.

     ... that we know exactly where he is today, and that we will meet again someday.

      ... that he can be out of his sick bed and active once again, probably worshiping the Lord, 
          as we were made to do.

and i'm glad ... that it's ok to be sad.  it's ok to grieve; it's ok to mourn.  this week has been tough, and this weekend will be tougher.  but though we grieve our loss, we delight in celebrating his life.. we delight in Him who created us and gave us breath and purpose.. we delight in that the Lord is pleased with YeYe and has drawn him to Him.

Dear YeYe, I miss you.