Something to remember

For me at funerals,

I always wish there was a little something to remember the person by.

A picture or a card, something of the sort.

My aunt came up with an idea and I did just that.

My grandfather loved to sing to his girls.

Instead of reading Jack in the Beanstalk to my aunt

for the millionth time, she would ask him to sing.

And he did.

My aunt also would sing to him

and sang a song about Heavenly Father protecting him

when he came to U.S. from the Philippines for the first time.

So it was very appropriate when it was time to talk about him,

that we all sang-one of his favorites.

I'll be Seeing You
(a classic Frank Sinatra song)

This project was pretty easy and quick.

Here's some of the details:
Run to Office Max and buy the postcard size pearl paper.
Run to Michael's and buy small stick-on pearls.
Design and format in Microsoft Word.
Have the lyrics ready to favorite song or quotes.
Tip: Print on regular paper first to make sure you have the spacing right.
Then after the printing, stick one pearl on and stuff in envelopes.

If we would have had more time, we would have had this favorite picture printed to go with it.

I'm so glad that I was able to make this for him.

P.S. Joyful Moments will continue next week.
I promise to remind everyone! 

Pictures of Grandad

I thought that I would share a few pictures for friends and family members who live far away.

with his four daughters

I am grateful that he single-handily brought all four of his daughters legally to this country so all of us could have a better life.

walking my Aunt Gina down the aisle

He was a private person who very much loved his family.

Several times events were family only.

picking my mom up at the Oakland Airport
Doesn't she look so cute? 

at my parents' rehearsal dinner
This picture made me laugh, just look at my dad.

One of the last pictures taken of him in his old Cadillac.

He loved driving.

My recent thoughts is that you can't take anything with you but sweet memories.

Things will grow old and get thrown out eventually.

But moments together will always be remembered in our hearts forever.