Sunday Snapshot:Legacy

Paul's Grandpa Baynes passed away last Saturday, and his funeral was Wednesday.  I titled this blog post, "Legacy" and began the post with a picture of Paul loving on Grace outside the funeral home. Our twin boys Will and Ben are in the background, holding the doors open for people as they arrived.  I know that is a funny way to start a blog that is really about Grandpa, and we want to remember him.  But, the truth is Grandpa lived a life that is continuing on even after he is gone.  Each person who spoke at the funeral testified to the fact that Grandpa was a war hero, who fought on the beaches of Normandy on d-day, and throughout the rest of the war.  He was also a tough, but fair police officer back in the 50's and 60's in Detroit.  But Paul, and everyone else who spoke, mentioned that, more important than his heroics, was the fact that he greatly loved and served God, his wife, his children, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren, and his church. He invested in people, not possessions. Because he lived a life that reflects Christ, he passed this on to his children and grandchildren.  I am the blessed recipient of this because my husband, his grandson, is now living a life of love for God and service to his family.  I know Paul will pass this on to our children, and I believe Grandpa's legacy will be passed down for generations to come.  As the author Max Lucado says, Grandpa has outlived his life.

Grandpa was buried with military honors at a veteran's cemetery.  The cemetery was awe-inspiring with row after row of white headstones and American flags.  The ceremony itself was touching and sad.  It is sad for the people who are left behind, especially Grandma, who had loved him for over sixty years.  That grief is tempered with hope though because Grandpa is now whole and worshiping at the feet of Jesus, and we will see him again.

Here are a few pictures of the military funeral.  

For more Sunday Snapshots Visit: