Grandpa

Tom Reddig was always one to let me know that blogs hadn't been updated or pictures posted.  Even if it had been months (years) since a last post, he remained optimistic that surely one of these days I would write something about his family.

Tom passed away on Sunday, April 15th.  His death was unexpected and has left an unanticipated and unwanted hole in our lives.

In retrospect, it does seem clear to me that his death does not have any "what-if" connected to it.  His health had been problematic for the last several years, and the fact that all of us assumed that it would still allow him to be around us all for the next several years only indicates to me how much we take for granted the precious time we do have with our loved ones.

Tom spent his final night in his home enjoying time with Nancy and his grandchildren.  Robert and I saw him before he went to the emergency room for what we thought was a "routine" trip to help his lungs out. 
In this I can see God's hand at work to give us all a measure of peace and comfort in the fact that Robert and I and the children were able to see him that last time.

Thank you, Tom, for the love you gave your family.  May you rest in eternal peace. We miss you.