Grandpa

I really thought you were great

So great that I had eight
Each child was blessed by you
And one of them has your name
With hopes that he will be the same
And follow Christ and love as you
And reach out to others each day too
To give such joy you were so good at
Your hundredth descendant is my red-head Matt
Thank you, Grandpa, for your smile
And now there are eight which made it worthwhile
To follow your lead in all their trials
And be reunited with you in Heaven.
What a day that will be!

by Joanna Shepherd