One night Wade and I were watching tv and for some reason Wade mentioned that I needed to get to Reno. My Grandmama doesn't have too much longer with us here on earth and before it got so bad, before she couldn't talk, or walk or move (so horrific) I wanted to see her. Wade is such a great guy and said whatever the price and whatever he needed to do to get me there, it didn't matter. So I hoped on Southwest and booked a ticket that night. I took just Ryan because he flies FREE :) The two older kids were left here. I had some awesome help getting them to school, picked up, baby sat, ect. Right before I left (like the day of) Wade found out he had a last minute trial starting the EXACT days I was gone. Talk about horrible timing. He put in like 12-15 hour days those days I was gone which meant that my kids were at his office till well into the night. Oh well, it was so worth it to see my Grandmama.
We had two flights there and Ryan was a CHAMP! My kids were born to travel I guess.
He cuddled my mom in the first few minutes she saw him at the airport. That's pretty rare so she is lucky!
When we got home, these three had so much fun playing.
Oh my dad and his grandbabies is just the cutest thing ever.
I was there the second week in December so my parents had lots of Christmas parties and fun stuff going on.
We were supposed to go see my Grandmama on Sunday but Allen was feeling sick so we had to go another day. I was really bummed about that because that was one less day I got to spend over there. Anyway, this is Allen, my Grandmama's wonderful husband. He is a saint. And he is 78 years old...he looks amazing.
Seeing my Grandmama was really hard at first. Inside I was crying. It's such a horrific disease. Fortunately for all of us, she is incredibly positive and still smiles so big. That kind of attitude honestly made all the difference. It was so comfortable and actually fun being with her. You can't help but be happy when she makes this situation so extremely positive. What a beautiful, beautiful lesson she is teaching us.
She couldn't really hold Ryan but Ryan LOOOOOOVed her and so badly wanted her the whole time. That was heart breaking actually.
We stayed for a long time and I loved every minute of my visit. It was probably my last time seeing her and I just can't believe that. I left feeling so incredibly grateful and happy which I wasn't expecting at all. I was expecting to be a crying mess, but I was so happy and grateful instead, which is exactly how it should be.
I love my Grandmama so much and I pray every single day that Heavenly Father's Angels are closely watching over her, protecting her and most importantly giving her and Allen comfort and peace. I know my prayers are being answered because she is doing exceptionally well considering the degree at how this disease is pure torture. Her days are definitely number however. Oh how thankful I am for the blessing of being able to see her.
So the rest of my trip I just spent hanging out with my parents. We spent almost every night just talking and laughing on the couch-it was so perfect.
Before I went back to the airport we went to Olive Garden with my mama. Yum.
This visit was exceptionally nice because I really got to spend time with my parents. When my whole family is there, usually Brooklyn and Weston occupy their time :) (which I love that too) but this visit was just nice.
Goodbyes are so stinkin hard and I CRY every time I leave or they leave my house. It sucks.
I love this picture, I love my mom and dad and I loved loved loved my last visit with my sweet Grandmama.
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