Wednesday, November 17, 2010

My grandpa

This is my Grandpa holding Emmett on Christmas Eve 2006.
(12/24/2006)
Two years later, my grandparents held their 2nd great grandchild, Eisley.
(11/26/2008)
4 Generations. My grandpa, my dad, my brother, my daughter.
(5/22/2009)
When my grandfather was 9 years old his father died. His lifelong dream was to watch his sons grow up. God answered that prayer in abundance.
(9/26/2009)
My Grandpa watched his boys grow up and watched his grandchildren grow up...
(11/26/2009)
And even met his great grandchildren.
(7/4/2010)
But more importantly, they got to meet him.
(10/22/10)
A loving father, selfless grandfather, devoted husband...
...an international missionary and pastor.
This amazing man went home to be with the Lord on November 17th, 2010. I get goose bumps thinking about him meeting his heavenly father and being reunited with his earthly father.

6 comments:

Amber said...

What a sweet post Alyssa! Brought tears to my eyes at the end... what a happy way to end a happy life! I know you will miss him but what a blessing to know that he is with the Lord!!!

heidi said...

Ah, you brought tears to my eyes.... a great post! So very sweet. You have all been blessed so richly!

Christ follower said...

A story of a life well lived and Jesus greeted him with "Well done, good and faithful servant."

FunMom said...

What a precious post, Alyssa. He sounds like an amazing man! So glad that you'll get to see him again. Praying for your family through this loss though.

Also, on a happier note, I wanted to let you know that you won The Story of the Pilgrims book on my website, www.funmoms.org!!! If you'll just email your home address to me at emailfunmom@yahoo.com, I'll get the book in the mail right away!

Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for your participation in the giveaway!

Blessings,
Leslie :)

JFK said...

Thank you for the historical review of Grandpa Kersten.
Thanks for valuing him - honoring him.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful tribute. Love the pictures. Heather