My Grandfather passed away this morning. It has been a sad day for me and my family. He will be dearly missed and was an amazing man. He left an incredible heritage of faith in the Lord, and the importance of loving family and working hard. He taught us all to love the outdoors (especially fishing). He built a cabin on the mountainside and a lake house on Bear Lake, that have both provided so many opportunities to spend time with loved ones, build relationships, enjoy the beauty of our earth, find rest from our busy lives and draw closer to the Lord. I could feel how much he loved me and my husband and our little family, just by the way he looked at me. I always felt so surprised when my Grandma would tell me on the phone that my Grandpa was praying for specific things that I needed (there are fifteen other grandchildren and their spouses, and so many great grand children, I have lost count, at least 17...) I know that he loved each of his family members and I will always appreciate how much he loved Joshua and accepted him into the family with open arms. I will miss his big smile meeting us at the gate at Bear Lake, and his stories of long ago. I will miss his example of service and his quiet leadership in the home. Grandpa we all love you and will miss you so much!
