06 January 2012
Hi family,
I knew that grandpa was sick and that he could pass at anytime but I still had hoped that his time to go would never come. He had more will power than any man that I have ever known. From the beginning he told himself that he wouldn't let his cancer overtake his body, and that he would be able to see Dylan return home from his mission, see Colton off to his mission, and see me leave to serve the Lord. As much as I would have loved to see him again when I return home I understand that his mission on this earth is done and that he has a greater mission ahead of him.
I'll never forget going to Yellowstone with him for the last time thinking that he might not live much longer after that trip. He quickly showed us that he would be around for a while longer by never letting his spirits down. I am so grateful for that time after Yellowstone because, for me, it was the time in which I was able to come to know my grandpa and grandma more than ever. I learned a lot about grandpa at that time but one of the biggest things that I learned was that I loved him more than just my grandpa but as a friend and someone that I could trust, and rely on to give good guidance and wisdom. I will always remember the time when I worked on the garage at the old West Valley house. It was a great experience for me, I would work for a few hours then go and eat dinner with grandma and grandpa being able to learn from them and find out how truly great they are. One day grandpa wanted to come and give me some help but I think he just wanted to use his nice new drill set that he bought himself. Anyway, I handed grandpa his drill and a screw and watched as he tried to it into the piece of Trex. It was at that time I was able to see the true effect that his cancer had had on his body. He put everything that he had into screwing in that one screw. I could tell that his pride was broken. A task that he easily did a few years ago had become seemingly impossible but, he never gave up. Eventually that screw went in. Grandpa had great will power but it was his body that let him down. I am grateful that he is now out of that failing body and he is now in a state of paradise where he can rest from all his troubles, sorrows and cares of the world and live in peace. He will be missed there is no doubt about that but, I am so grateful for the plan of salvation that offers me the knowledge that I will get to see him again and hear is amazing/funny stories and this time, he won't have to worry about his body because it will be perfect. He was man of faith, hope, charity and love, and I will always cherish the time I had with him.
Love you Grandpa. May God be with you till we meet again!
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