Monday, March 16, 2009

Grandad

When mom called last night way past
the time that she would normally call, I had that nervous feeling like,"What happened!" Since we had just seen Dad at there house that night and he had explained his symptoms and cheerfully said something like, "This too will pass. " He really didn't look himself, very tired. We have been praying and thinking of him ever since. I saw him today in the ICU and he was sleeping the whole time. Natalie was a little surprised because she has never seen Grandad sleeping before. He said a split second, " Hi." Then back to sleep. Jeff said he didn't remember us being there. Jeff said he was awake for about 15 minutes when he was there. Mom seems good, but I know it was a long worried night for she and Jeff at the hospital. They are still waiting on the ultrasound. 



Since Grandad is on my mind I thought I'd write about first meeting him. Jeff and I were dating at BYU and we were barely engaged. His Dad took us to lunch I think and we were looking at houses because he was considering buying a house there to rent out. I remember thinking how they don't even look related in appearance. They are both handsome, but in different ways. Dad was cheerful, kind and very gentlemanly.  I remember him giving us some advice and it was a nice day.
Now that I know him better, he is still cheerful, kind and gentlemanly. I can think of a few times when I feel like he has rescued me. He's good at that. Mostly when I'm having a hard time he gives me a compliment, makes me feel better or tells me he loves me. It's the nicest way to rescue someone.