An Amazing Man

I don't think I've ever introduced you all to this man...this is John Frances McKean, my Grandfather. Unfortunately our family will be missing him dearly as he passed last Wednesday. I have spent the last week in Minnesota celebrating his life, listening to stories, looking at old pictures, and laughing about memories my family shared.

Grandpa was 88 years old when he passed but his memories live on in his wife, my Grandmother

his six 6 children
19 grandchildren, with one on the way (3 are not pictured here)
and 9 great-grandchildren

He was a perfect example of a husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by our family and while we are sad that he has left us, I know our hearts are filled with such great memories that he gave each and every one of us.

I found this Irish blessing that I think Grandpa would love for us to follow. I don't think Grandpa would want us to be sad but to continue to remember him in all that we do.

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free!
I follow the plan God laid for me.
I saw His face, I heard His call,
I took His hand and left it all...
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss...
Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss.
My life's been full, I've savoured much:
Good times, good friends, a loved-one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief—
Don't shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow