January 2011 was a pretty pivotal month in our lives. In a matter of a few weeks we found out we were going to be blessed with a baby and Dave's father passed away.
There really is no way to explain the feelings we experienced over the spand of 3 weeks. As I sat on the couch just after finding out were were going to have a baby I remember having this feeling that life really could not get any better. We were surrounded by the peope we loved and now we were going to be starting a new phase in our lives. I cherished that moment...
On a warm Sunday afternoon - January 23rd 2011- things changed forever. We were planning to have the family over for dinner and let them know we were having a baby! Lori had called earlier in the day to say Rick wasn't feeling well so they were going to lay low. Around 4 that afternoon we got a call that they were headed to the hospital and by the time we made it there he had passed away...So quickly the bliss of that perfect feeling was taken from us. I can't speak for my husband because the pain he feels is different and deeper. But I am not sure why I thought it could never happen to us. Our parents are such an important part of our lives and we take for granted that they will be with us forever. To say Rick was an amazing father is a giant understatement. He raised some of the most wonderful children into awesome adults! He had kids inthe house for the last 33 years of his life! He was never the loudest in the room but his impact was greater than anyone elses. I will miss Rick everyday but I KNOW he is actually always with us.
On September 17, 2011 we were blessed with a perfect little man - Richard William Grammier - in honor of both of his grandfathers. Ricky has brought so much joy to us already - even after only a month! As our family grows and changes I can only hope to cherish each moment and memory for what it is. Life is so fragile and precious.
On the shelf in Ricky's room sits a photo of his grandfather Rick. We will tell many stories and know know he is with us everyday.
Im so glad you are blogging again! I follow your friends, but always come via your page! xo
Posted by: Meaghan | November 01, 2011 at 01:02 PM