My grandpa, Robert Clay Spann aka Bob, lived until the age of 81. His hobbies included: spending time with family at Friday fish frys; watching WWE wrestling, the Blues and the Cardinals; and eating with friends and family at Fast Eddies, White Castle, and Mrs. O's. One of the biggest accomplishments that he mentioned quite a bit was the achievement of bench pressing 315 lbs when he was in his 60s. We were all looking forward to and hopeful for his recovery so that he could enjoy a more active life, but thankful for the life he had.
Unfortunately my grandma passed away before I was born so I have been extremely thankful for the life of my grandpa. I'm thankful for all the fish frys we spent together with family and extended family. I'm thankful that I was able to make my grandpa proud by being a future pharmacist. I am thankful that he was able to come to my high school graduation and initiation into the school of pharmacy, of course I'm sorry that he won't be able to make it to my graduation from pharmacy school but I know that he will be there in spirit. Thank you Lord for the life of my grandpa.
For every tragedy that happens there's alway a million more blessings to be thankful for so this blog is dedicated to recognize all of those blessings in my life.
Today although I am very upset about the sudden loss of my grandpa I'm thankful for my little buddy Henry. When I was really upset he was the one that sat with me, like he knew that all I needed was someone to silently sit with me.
Some say that Henry should be thankful to live with me because of his "rescue" from a breeder but honestly I'm sooo thankful to have him in my life.
In November I was married to the most handsome and sweet guy ever so of course today more than ever I'm so happy to be in his presence alone. He has been very caring and patient with me during this time of grief and for this I am extremely thankful.
And lastly (for this post), I'm thankful for all my friends and family. I have heard so many encouraging words this past couple of weeks and it really means alot to me to have everyone lifting my family up in prayer. I think sometime I don't allow people to realize how thankful I am because it's hard to say thank you without crying right now. But thank you all.
