My Pappaw

I write this today with a heavy heart. On August 7th, 2010 one of the world's greatest men went on to be with our Lord in Heaven. My Pappaw: John C. O'Donnell. It has been a really hard couple of weeks. But, as my uncle said, it is selfish for us to want to keep him here when he is in such a better place now. He will be greatly missed. As most of you know from my previous post, my real father died March 7th, 2010. My Pappaw was his father. I think it is no surprise to the family that I was closer to my Pappaw than my own real father. He was a wonderful man. My grandparents helped raise me and mold me into the person I am today. Please continue to pray for my Granny who had been married to my Pappaw for 53 GREAT years. He was 80 years old and led a life of love and family. He was a soldier and had a beautiful military funeral. I will post a video of the military grave side once I can. When they folded that american flag, I was filled up with so much emotion...I could not hold back the tears. I will miss his stories...his smile and his words when he would say: "I love you too, hon." or "how's it going, girl". I love you Pappaw. Big Mamma Loves you! I'll roll the bones in your honor as soon as we can go to Tunica again.