My Grandpa Bob was Great

Saying goodbye in December, just before we pulled out of the driveway.

The morning of my wedding.

So, it's been a rough month. My Grandpa Bob passed away Saturday evening, at home, with some of his family around him. (Nana, my Mom, her oldest brother and his wife, and my sister, Katie) Unfortunately, I was not able to go out there to see him because of where I am in the pregnancy. A couple weeks ago, when it was clear that things weren't good, and he was in the hospital, my entire family went out there and saw him. It has been really hard for me to be here when I wanted so badly to be there and to get to see him and say good-bye in person. (my grandparents are in Boise, ID) But, Ryan and I did get to go out there in December and have some wonderful memories that will always be cherished. I don't want to go into all the emotions of dealing with death, I put that all in my journal on Sunday accompanied by many tears, but I will say that I am so grateful for my testimony of eternal families. I know that I will see my Grandpa Bob again someday. I know that he will be with me in spirit throughout the years to come, and will share special moments with me that way. I'm grateful for a loving family and supportive friends. I'm grateful that I actually had a very close and special relationship with him, and have many fond memories to share with my future family about their Great Grandpa Bob. I'm grateful for my membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, whose teachings are a tremendous source of peace and strength, especially during trying times. I'm grateful that I know that God lives and loves me personally, and is there to comfort and support me when I go to Him in prayer.