Things I learned from my Grandad

My dear sweet grandfather, whose health has been failing for quite a while, went home to be with the Lord in the wee hours of the morning on Wednesday.  He was a World War 2 vet and could tell some stories about the war, the Great Depression, and so much more that he had done and seen in his life.  He was an awesome, Christian man.  The only example that I had growing up of what Christianity was supossed to look like and his faith is one of the big things that helped me to seek out a church as an adult.  So here is a list of a few things my Grandaddy taught me.

Start everyday with excercise. Always eat eggs for breakfast. Pray everyday. It's okay to run in the house and slide across the coffee table. All you need to take care of your teeth is some peroxide and baking soda. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Sunday's are for the Lord - Go to Worship and take a rest, never plow the field. Always pay your tithe. Keep your money matters private, don't tell how much you make or ask someone else what they make or what they paid for something. Buckle your seatbelt. Ice cream is essential for proper nutrition - eat it daily! Love your family.   Marriage is a lifetime commitment - Be loyal to your mate.  Don't talk back. Ride a bike. Steal a kiss from your spouse when the children aren't looking.  Play some basketball. Tell stories. Watch Westerns. When it is too loud, turn your hearing aid down.  If it's still too loud, turn it off.  Be generous. Use your resources wisely. Go out and LIVE your life.  And most important of all, honor God in all things.

In memory of Jack Graves

12/12/1918 - 2/8/2012