Larger Than Life

You know those people that just seem larger than life? I think most people seem that way to kids, but it takes a special person to remain that way in your eyes as you become an adult. I mean, you know that one day God will call them home, but that your world will never be the same because of it. Well one of those people is my Papa Bill. I've only known him for 24 years, but in his long life I'm sure I'm not the first that's felt this way about him.
From watching he and Nanny slow dancing in the living room when they thought nobody was watching, to hearing him whooping and hollering in the audience at any and every game/recital/event, to him being intent on not missing a day of Sunday church in his life until he got sick, there are just too many blessings and good memories his life brought on mine.
I have learned so much from him, as well as Nanny, throughout my life with them. From what I saw of it, they had a marriage that lasted a lifetime. Like I said before, what kind of love gets you up dancing in the living room to the constant flow of country music from the radio? I got my love of kids from them both. There are too many memories to count. He was there through it all....but early this morning he got to go to God where he'll be comfortable and be able to praise God in all His glory.
I know it's the go to funeral verse, but it's one of my favorite bible verses, and I just think you have to read it in King James Version. It makes it sound so much sweeter to me.

Psalm 23
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Papa may be gone from this world, but anyone who knew him knows that he is with God now, amazed at all of the things he has been waiting to experience with Him. We're going to mourn him and miss him, especially Nanny, but we can all take comfort in knowing that he is where he should be and is happier than he could ever have imagined. I love you Papa Bill!