It was hard to look at our blog and realize the last post was when we went to Disneyland with Grandpa Doug. :( Doug passed away less than a month after our Disneyland trip, suddenly and tragically. We miss him a lot. I think Jack has been the most affected by it of my kids bc he was too young to really understand losing his other Grandparents and was very close to Doug. I have had some heart breaking moments and conversations with Jack about his Grandpa. He has said, "I wish Grandpa Doug wasn't dead." And then on the way to visit Grandma Jan for the annual Christmas get together, he said, "Maybe Grandpa Doug will be alive again today...?" It broke my heart.
I am grateful for Doug's thoughtfulness and love of my children as they have known him their whole lives but I am mostly grateful for the love and companionship he was to my Mother, who deserved a love like they had. I wish it only lasted on this earth longer, but I believe they will be able to be together after this life. I am so grateful for his constant support over the past few years as it seems like my Mom has had to endure too much...I know he made the burden lighter for her. I truly love Doug and hope that he isn't preparing too quickly the mansion in heaven that he and my Mom will share together. Take your time, Doug. We still need her here.
We will miss traveling with Doug and cherish our trips to Southern UT, Hawaii, Park City and the recent Disney trip. He was always so generous to me and my family and I will miss him. He was a lot of fun. I don't know how my Mom will return to a life without him in it...but I know she is strong. We love you Doug! We are really missing you this Christmas season. Here are some memories we will cherish:
