Bound for Heaven

Have you ever known someone that you knew without a doubt would go straight to heaven - no worries? I've personally known one. He was my Uncle. And as I sit here and think about his incredible life I worry about the ones who are left behind.

My Uncle Terry was one of the most genuine, compassionate, honest, giving, reliable, trustworthy and caring people I've ever known. He and his wife of 40 years had 4 daughters and to each of them he was an incredible father. He and his wife had a marriage to be envied. They were truly each other's best friend and soul mate.

After building a jewelry business from the ground up he worked day and night to take care of his family. Within months of retiring he and my Aunt went on a mission to Argentina. A few months after they got home he was diagnosed with Burkitts Lymphoma. He fought so hard to beat it and we thought that he had until July. At that time he was delivered the news that the cancer was back and that his days were numbered. I never once heard him feel sorry for himself. Never once did he complain about this terrible situation he was in. He never gave up and I believe he fought until the very end.

He passed away tonight with his wife and girls around him. He will be missed so much.

My heart breaks for everyone who is left behind. My Aunt has lost the love of her life and my cousins have lost their wonderful father. My grandparents are now experiencing every parents worst fear - having to bury their child and my Dad has lost his only brother - the Dos.

I am at a loss for how I can help. Which words are the right ones? Where do you start?

I miss you Uncle Terry. You led by example and impacted so many lives. I know you are in a wonderful place and you will truly be missed.