STANLEY STEAMER

Today my dear sweet Grandpa Julian passed away. He has had bone cancer & it was his time. It's always good for the one suffering (even though he remarkably didn't have the pain that usually goes along with his type of cancer), but sad for those left behind. I just can't imagine not having the knowledge that we do in the gospel. I can't imagine thinking that this was the last we'd ever see of him. I'm so thankful to know that this is just the beginning of another stage of life for him. It brings tears to my eyes to think of the reunion he had. He has lost 3 children & my beautiful Grandma in his lifetime. I'm sure he's having a wonderful homecoming right now.

If you've ever had the pleasure of meeting this awesome man you know how sweet he is. Never a chance went by where he wouldn't greet me as, "there's my precious Melanie". In high school he would always tell me how beautiful I was & that I was sure to be the homecoming queen. (I never had the heart to tell him otherwise.) He always made me feel so special even though I was not his biological grandchild. Not to mention how sweet he always is to my girls. But, that's just the way he was. I think a lot can be learned from him on how to treat others that you care about. I could tell many stories about him & how we called him "taco burger" & all of the lectures we would get on the truths of real life.

He always had the best stories, too. He was a fighter pilot during WWII days & he has some of the most amazing pictures I've ever seen. I loved to hear him tell about his adventures.

He will be greatly missed while we remain here on earth. I can't wait for the day that we can all be reunited. There are so many others I can't wait to see as well. But, for now, I need to wait.

We will miss you greatly Grandpa & we will always love you!!!