Full Circle
Our business and the community of athletes we train is much like a large family. Love, sweat, maybe a little bit of blood (too many pullups) and some occasional tears. Everyone pushes hard, everyone shares in the joys and successes and even the sorrows and frustrations. So, I’m going to share…
My grandfather died this morning. He had been battling prostate cancer for several years and we knew it was getting close. Still, nothing really prepares you to lose someone you love.
Things I loved and admired about my grandfather: he was a great listener, an amazingly eloquent orator, he was loving and kind, always asked questions about what we were up to, had great insights into life, and other than my mom was one of the only worthy opponents in cribbage. He was the loving patriarch in my ginormous family and he will be dearly missed.
I want to share some pictures from early in June…my sister and I with my Grandpa and one with Chrissy showing Grandpa pictures from her ultrasound. She’s due any day now and there will be a new little CrossFitter in our gym…life comes full circle.
Comments
Well said Nicki! Grandpa truely was an inspiration and the heart of our huge family. We will miss him dearly.
Nicki, so sorry :(
Remember him fondly, keep grandfather close to your heart.
Hugs and prayers to you-
Laurie and Kurtis
So sorry for your loss. Hold him in your heart and always remember the sweet moments you shared together..
Nicki, we are all sorry for your family’s loss. You presented the perfect tribute to your grandfather & nobody could have said it better & the pictures are great. Very well done!
We are so sorry for the loss of your grandfather and thank you for sharing with us such a wonderful tribute to him. Much love to you and your family.
Your family is in our thoughts. We are very sorry for your loss.
Grandfathers are one of this life’s greatest treasures. I love mine more than i can convey. Mine is currently battling emphysema and i know how hard it is to watch an incredibly vital and vigorous person lose the ability to live to their personal standards. I’m so sorry Nicki and Chrissy.
Wow, Nicki. Thank you for sharing that with us. Your grandfather sounds like he was an amazing and genuine human being. Celebrate his life and your memories of him.