Honoring a grandfather:
In a few hours the Jaramillo family will come together to celebrate and remember the life of the Jaramillo Macias patriarch. From the moment I remember, he was an exemplary man. Always fighting for his family and teaching them the Truth. My grandpa was the kind of man that is hard to find this generation; hard-working and family oriented. Though he came to The Lord in his late 50s, from that moment on, he neverstop ped preaching the Gospel. More than 20 years ago, my grandpa lost his hearing, that didn't deter him from witnessing to anyone and everyone he came across. When he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he left it all up to God and encouraged all who visited him to seek the Lord, repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus.
His last years were more difficult, as his body deteriorated due to illness and old age, yet he never stopped sharing the gospel to friends, neighbors and even strangers. Every time I saw him these last few years he blessed me; even the last time I saw him he said a blessing over me. From him I learned that it was possible to worship Jesus in the midst of adversity and sadness. Grandpa, I love you and will miss you more than words can say. You have left behind a family that loves you and cherished you, and a legacy of Truth and love. So I will, to the best of my ability, take up the torch and share the gospel with those who need it. I can't imagine a life on this earth without you. Yet, this I know, that I will see you in Heaven again. Thank you for the blessings, the prayers, and your Godly example to my life.
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