Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Farewell to Grandpa

On May 28, 2008 my beloved father made his passage to the other side. It has been something he has waited for, but at the same time it was unexpected. I know that he is so much happier and better off and we are better in this life for having him a part of us. On Tuesday, the 27th, we took Beylin, Maysi, and Gehrig up to say goodbye. As we walked in to the hospital room we explained that Grandpa was sick and that he would be going to live with Heavenly Father soon. Maysi said, "if Grandpa is sick we need to bring him some food so he can get better." Beylin, who understood a little more said, that she didn't want him to go and live with Heavenly Father yet. He was in and out of consciousness, but he knew we were there. Beylin touched his hand and got a little closer to tell him that she loved him and goodbye. Maysi kept her distance, but as she left the room she turned back around and said, "I love you Papa." Gehrig also held Grandpa's hand and sat by him for the second and last time since he was born.

We went down to the fountain at McKay Dee and got ice cream, the weather was beautiful and it was peaceful. Beylin asked if she could have a coin to make a wish. She turned and threw the coin while closing her eyes. When she was done she said, "do you want to know what I wished for." I said not to tell us or it wouldn't come true, but she continued to talk and she told us, "I wish that we can be a family together." It was a memorable day and I am glad the kids got to say goodbye.

On Wednesday we took turns being at the hospital and going back and forth, but we knew the time was short. That evening the three children, me and my older and younger brother managed to all be in the hospital room at the same time and within a moment of that happening my dad passed to the other side. We love him, we will miss him and are grateful for the plan of happiness.

I have been trying to upload the picture of my dad for this post, but it just hasn't worked. When I have a chance I will get it on here, it's a fun picture of him just this last Christmas.