Sad News

This picture is the most recent picture I have of them, this is on Annies Blessing day.
Today has been a day of many thoughts. We knew that it was coming sooner than we wanted. My mom just called me to tell me that my Grandpa isnt doing too well and that they only give him a week or two. Which is not what we wanted to hear. We knew that he has been getting really weak, and has had a few falls. He fell the other day, and has been getting worse. He isnt responding well and doesnt look good.
So today I have been thinking of all the memories that I have of him. Many of you know that he is deaf, and has been since his childhood. But to me it has been wonderfull to see that side of life. I have enjoyed learning his language, and to see him smile and be sooo happy when I can communicate with him. I dont know it too well but enough to communicate with him and my grandma. I have a hard time interpreting prayers, but I love to do it for him when he has been over to my parents house for dinner. Just to see his smile, that I did it.
He has taught me many things, and also my dad. A few memories that I have is when we would ride in his truck with him, and my dad. Everytime we would get in, he would do the little nuckle punch, where he puts his elbow in our tummy and give a little punch with his other hand. He was always smiling and I knew that was his way of playing. He loves horses, I remember watching him, and his horse in the July 4th Horse parade that used to be in West Jordan. He has a great love for work, he would always be helping, and when he couldnt help he would love to just sit and watch. Which he still does. He loves to watch my kids play, and loves to see them smile and happy. He has always kept busy, untill he has started getting weak, and having health problems. But I remember him riding his bike everywhere. We were fortunate to live only a couple blocks away from them, when we were growing up. And he would walk over all the time just to visit. He loved to go on walks. He loves to spend time with his big family. I love to see the way he loves my Grandma, there was a time this year when she had to live in a physical therapy center for a while. And the separation was just awfull for him. He would be taken to visit her everyday, and he just never wanted to leave her. And when they would say goodbye for the night it was very sad. I am very thankfull for family, and that I have been able to be apart of his family. He will be missed, and I know this sounds like he is already gone. But I just had to express my love for him while I had been thinking about it. He will be greatly missed.