Bittersweet

We got some sad news yesterday. Brent's grandfather passed away on Wednesday morning. He had a stroke about 2 weeks ago and had been in hospice care, so it wasn't unexpected. But it is still a sad moment for the family. I have been trying to explain some of it to Griffin. He knows that Grandpa is in heaven with God. He is trying to make sense of it. Some cute things he said were that Great-Grandpa would have to take "large steps to get to Heaven" and there would be a "large feet noise". Occasionally he says that he hopes Great-Grandpa will get better soon and not be in the hospital anymore. When I told him that Grandpa was not going to get better, he said, "well I will just say a pray for him". Very sweet.

So we are heading to Indy today so we can be at the funeral. Our plans have changed a bit. We will then just head onto Mississippi to see my family. In some ways it will be better since we will have some time with both sides of the family and not be as rushed for Christmas. It is very bittersweet. Griffin and I made a note for Santa this morning. After all Santa has to know where to bring the boys' presents. Merry Christmas and we'll be back in a few weeks!