Cowboy Bob

This is my grandpa. He is Cash's great grandpa. I seriously love and adore this man. Today I was missing him. He lives in Richfield with my wonderful grandma. 2 whole hours away! Right after we told my grandma and grandpa we were pregnant my grandpa had a stroke. A stroke we never thought he could recover from. He was flown from Richfield to Provo where we met him in the Emergency Room. Seeing him that way broke my heart. He could only hug me with one arm. I remember praying he would be alright. I prayed that his dignity would remain intact and that he would someday meet my unborn child. Some may say this was a selfish thing to pray for. To pray for myself but life without him him in it would be a life where I am not fully myself anymore.

My grandparents were and still are to this day a huge example in my life. They love each other so much. They fight through their aging ailments to take care of each other. They are in love and devoted.

This man is in almost every single one of my memories. We lived with them until I was about 8 years old. I remember when we moved out. I missed them so much. We were only 20 minutes away.

Today I was looking at Cash and was hoping he could grow a little faster so I could take him to go see them. I have 3 more weeks till I can take him to Richfield. I can't wait!

To have my grandparents meet our baby boy is so very important to me. In 3 weeks my prayer will be answered.

They are both here to see my handsome little man. They will see me as a mother for the first time and will see how wonderful of a husband and father Steven has become.

Today I made rice pudding. Rice pudding is Cowboy Bob's favorite. I made it so that way I had 3 weeks to make it perfect so I can bring some to them when we visit. It turned out just as I remember my gma and gpa making when I was young. I think they will love it.

I am so blessed to have Bob and Janet in my life. Cash will be just as blessed. He may not get to know them for as long as I have been lucky to but at least he will feel their love - even if for only a short time.