Words will never be able to express how much this man has meant to me for all of my life. We always had a special connection. He was my Dabado, and I was his Bethy.
I learned so much from him...
He always had a good attitude, no matter the situation.
He loved his family and would do anything in the world for us.
He was the epitome of the phrase "bloom where you are planted." He could adapt to any situation and make the absolute best of it.
He once told me that I should strive to "Live every day from sunrise to sunset." He truly did this.
He was a proud Marine - and anyone who knew him, knew this!
I can remember so many nights growing up that I would spend the night at Grandmother and Dabado's house. If I wasn't cuddled on the couch with Grandmother, I was sitting in Dabado's lap in his chair. They always wanted me to play the piano for them, and we played more games of Bingo and Dominos than I can even count!
Dabado was adventurous and fearless. No project and no challenge was too big for him.
I miss him so much. My heart aches at the thought of never holding his hand again. But I am at peace, because I know that he is finally Home. He is now healthy, walking, strong and able to kneel at the feet of His Lord and Savior. He lived a good, faithful life...and I am confident that He is now joining my Grandmother in worshiping Jesus for eternity.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of Grandmother and Dabado. This is evidence of the impact they made on my life. I miss them so much, but I am forever grateful for the relationship I shared with them and the memories that I will always have.
"When peace, like a river, attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to to say
It is well, It is well with my soul....
And Lord, haste the day, that my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend
Even so, it is well with my soul"
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