Love, Shayla
Dear Oupa,
My heart is shattered knowing I won’t receive another heartfelt letter, email, or phone call from you. That I won’t spend another special Christmas in your home. That I won’t receive any more sound advice from you, hear a new clever joke, or listen to one of your fascinating stories about the many lives you lived. My heart is shattered knowing you won’t meet Astrid or our baby girl on the way.
My heart feels full knowing that you're reunited with Oumie. Knowing that you're no longer suffering physically. Knowing that i was blessed to have such a brilliant, legendary Oupa. One who impacted so many lives massively, and through all of your successes, your proudest achievement was your family. My hearts feels full to have grown up with your example of taking pleasure in the simple, wholesome things in life.
It’s hard to think of a world without you in it, but it's comforting to know that a little of you lives on in your 7 children, 21 grandchildren, and 18+ great-grandchildren. I love you Oupa. I’ll cherish all the sweet memories i have of you, and I’ll miss you until we meet again.
Love,
Shayla
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