My Daddy.
This is my daddy. He was younger than this when he got diabetes. Way back then :) he wasn’t expected to live past 50. Heavenly Father has blessed my dad with good health for many moons.
He served a mission in California. He taught Seminary (and met my mom there). He moved his little family up to Utah and then to Idaho. He worked at Ricks College as an administrator. He was Bishop and Stake President and is now a Sealer in the Bountiful Temple. He is a Fantastic Father who taught us awesome things like throwing spaghetti noodles on the chandelier and drinking tapioca out of a straw. He built us awesome swingsets and forts. Anyhoo… I could go on and on.
Well… the diabetes has been wearing on his blood vessels and 5 years ago he had a heart attack when my parents were living in Nauvoo. It was scary for all of us. My parents moved to Utah and now we live 40 minutes from them. I’m so glad. My kids have been able to see them much more often. Here’s my dad with Eliza the day after she was born. He said she was one of the prettiest babies ever. Cute Grandpa!
This Tuesday my dad is having Triple by-pass open heart surgery. Aaak!
This is what Eliza wants to say to grandpa. She’s very encouraging! (p.s. my dad always does thumbs up, “Good Job!” to the kids)
In thinking of Grandpa today, we wanted to share a fun photo of our afternoon activity. Mini M&M cookies on a Mickey Mouse platter. Grandpa will love it!
And because I looked out the window and thought, “Wow… this is almost like REAL sunshine (vs half-hearted winter sun).”
And there is sunshine in my soul thinking about my parents. They are so good. They are so faithful. And I know the Lord will be with them. Hoping for a successful surgery and a healthy and quick recovery for my pops! Love ya!
I have always loved and admired your father. One of my favorite things about him is his smile is always so happy looking!
I love your dear sweet parents too Heath. What wonderful examples they were in my life, I think about them often. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Price family!
Thanks for this! It made me cry and be happy. I love our dad so much and I love your kids and your activities and “good job!”
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. What a sweet post about your dad!