Grandpa

Yesterday, Steve's dad, Grandpa, died.
We got the news while we were at church.
This post has been nagging at the back of my mind since then.
Grandpa loved flying and taking pictures. He enjoyed movie (the old ones) and loved playing online checkers. I didn't play checkers with him very often since I don't like being beat like a drum!!!
He had a severe stroke the same time that Drew was born and that changed his life drastically. It also changed things for those that loved him, Grandma especially. She has taken care of him for the past 13 (would have been in August) years.
Grandpa always wanted to make a movie about strokes and how it changed his life and the things he had to learn--new ways of doing things.
Yesterday, we spent some time looking through pictures. We found some great ones and it was nice to take a quick stroll down memory lane. Not only did we have a chance to remind our selves of times past but we learned a few things along the way.
One thing Steve and I talked about on the way home was taking pictures. Take lots!! Take them of daily life--don't wait!! Take them of everyone!! The moments we have here are precious and not promised!!