Nicholas Henry,
Your Great-Grandpa Hank (Henry) Klifman went to be with Jesus early this morning. What a joy for him as he experiences freedom from pain and suffering and Heavenly reunions I can't begin to imagine. You left his house a few weeks ago with a big X on your hand-a sure sign you were at great-grandpa's. He left the same X's on my hands when I was a little girl. I hadn't seen those X's in such a long time. It was the sweetest reminder of grandpa's simple way of loving. Simple living and loving, that was grandpa. He got such a kick out of watching us bob for apples, throwing darts at balloons staples to the floor, catching frogs, or attaching a marshmallow to a string and tacking it to the ceiling as we tried to get a bite out of it. He created the type of childhood magic I hope to create for you. Most importantly he taught me to love Jesus and to always trust in Him. He kept perspective in times I couldn't see God's goodness. He wasn't afraid to be honest and told me to "be patient" when I didn't want to hear it/when life wasn't going "my way." Heaven was his hope. I hope we live in the same way. I left his house last night and he made a motion, like someone rocking a baby in their arms and told me to tell you goodnight. He said he was so glad he got to meet you. He loved you more than I can ever put to words. In your short seven months of life he said "you're my boy" more times than I can count. As he faced the end of his earthly life his earthly brain couldn't grasp the fact he was going to a place where you wouldn't be. He thought you were absolutely perfect. He said, "Wait a minute, Nick won't be there, Nick won't be there but my other Nick will." I miss him already and oh how I will miss the way he loved you. You will hear about the person you are named after time and time again. God, thank you. I don't know how I got so many of your bests directly plopped in my life but I did and I'm forever grateful. Also, loosing your bests is so painful, please give us comfort and peace.
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Lisa Arnold
8/30/2016 08:36:19 am
My eyes are filled with tears as I write my condolences to your family. Mr. K was a wonderful man and I was blessed beyond measure to have known him. I am so sorry and saddened by your loss. Praying for all of you right now.
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Lori Veldheer
8/30/2016 03:01:26 pm
Haley, I will cherish my last visit with your grandpa for the rest of my life. I was so nervous because I didn't want to see him in pain, but I knew I had to tell him goodbye and thank him for giving me such a wonderful gift, your mom. I'm so happy it was a good day for him. I have so many great memories of your grandpa and grandma and I know you understand how incredibly blessed you have been to have them both. I'm praying for peace and comfort in knowing he is now pain free in the presence of Jesus and surrounded by all of his loved ones who went before him, but most of all, Nick. What a wonderful reunion that must have been. I love you all so much!
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