Saturday, January 19, 2008

Not Any Way To Start New Year 2008


On January 1 my grandfather went to the ER for chest pains (which is nothing new). I talked to him that afternoon, we were joking around, how it was no way to start the new year. Around 1230 that night, my time, my mom called me and told me the doctors did not think Papa would live through the night. His lungs had been filling with fluid faster than they could pump and his heart stop fighting and now his kidneys had shut down. The phone call came at 641 am, my time, on January 2 he was gone. We went to California for the services. It has been very difficult for me. Thank God for Curtis. He is so supportive and understanding. He is my shoulder to cry on and my cane to keep me standing. They are both gone now and I miss them terribly.
I love you Grandma and Papa! Don't drive her too crazy Papa, and Grandma remember his just Papa.

3 comments:

Nicole said...

I'm sorry to hear about your Papa. It is hard to lose a loved one-- no matter their age!! We are thinking of you guys and wish we could see you more. The pics of your new place are so fun. It sounds like things are going great. Keep in touch...here is our blog:
jndrysdale.blogspot.com
We love you!!!!
Nicole, Jeff, & West

Shar said...

Hi Stef-
I didn't know your Papa had passed away. I am sorry to hear that, and we are praying for you now :O) We love you and we KNOW you'll get to see him - and your grandma - again someday. And they'll be healthy and happy when you do! i know it doesn't make you miss them any less, but it does help add a little more peace.
You are amazing and we miss you guys!

Shar said...

PS. Way cute photo of you guys!