Necessary Photography & Art: May 2013

"But store yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For your treasure is, there your heart will be also." ~ Matthew 6:20-21

The auction of my Grandpa's belongings is finally over. It was very difficult seeing his favourite John Deere being drove off the property for the last time. As I helped my mom and my aunts clean, organized and sort through my grandfather's items, this process was an eye opener for me.

Grandpa was a well organised person and only collected things that interested him or were his hobbies, nothing else. It made me think about Matthew 6:19-21, do not collect to many things here on Earth but, have treasures in heaven. To me, this verse means that a person should only collect things that benefit the kingdom of God. Grandpa loved spending time and volunteering at a tracker club. Also, helping others and going above an beyond. My Grandpa brought joy and love into the world and I wish he was still here.

After this experience it made me think of a couple of things.

1.) I am thankful that my Grandpa loved spending time with his family, loved ones and friends. Helping them with anything and made sure he did his best at everything he did.

2.) I am thankful that Grandpa enjoyed his life and people in his life were impacted by his generosity and love. People that I have meet in the last week spoke highly of my Grandpa and said he will be greatly missed.

3.) I am grateful through this experience that our family bonded and stuck together.

4.) It makes me think of what type of legacy I want to leave behind.

Here are some pictures I took in May before the auction. I wanted to have a collection of pictures to show the beauty of the hard work Grandpa put into his John Deere collection and pictures of some of his other hobbies as well. I hope you enjoy getting to know a man who will be greatly missed.