In Loving Memory

I am sad to say my Grandpa passed early this morning in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He has been in a skilled nursing facility for a short while now and this picture is from our recent trip to see him. I have so many great memories of my grandpa and am glad he will not suffer anymore. This is my mom, big brother and younger twin sisters. Tomorrow, I will leave to Idaho and return on Monday. When we were young, we would spend whole summers at Grandma's and Grandpa's on the farm and these are some of my favorite memories ever. I can still feel my grandpa's "Bear Hugs" that I thought might just squeeze me til I burst! He always had a quiet way about him not needing much in the way of conversation but I always knew he loved me as he would give advice or discipline if I needed it. He would take us camping, fishing, to the bowling alley to eat lunch, to Ada's Cafe or just around town to run errands. I know my grandpa is in a better place but I am sad he was not able to meet Mia in person. I know he will be watching over her though just as I know my grandma is. She will have some wonderful Guardians guiding her through her life. Grandpa was asking about her constantly during our trip in February and kept telling me "You take real good care of her Trishy". I promise I will.