A Weekend We've Waited Over 3 months For!!

What a wonderful gift this weekend was! Grandpa has been in the hospital for 3 months now and this weekend was an extra special treat as we were able to bring him home for the day Saturday and then again on Sunday!! Two weeks ago 'the system' moved him to a new hospital which rather than being 5 minutes from family is now 35 minutes away. The added drive has been a challenge but we have still managed to work it out that someone is with Grandpa each day and again in the evenings. After a bit of regression when he was first moved, Grandpa has been getting increasingly stronger and healthier and last week we thanked God that the catheter which had been causing him great pain was removed. He's done really well without it and we're praying he can continue without it! It's amazing what you find yourself praying for when a loved one is ill. :o)

Here are some pics of the weekend we shared together.

Grandpa enjoying time at Sharon's. When he first got into the car he was quiet but told us he was just 'soaking it all in.'

Entertaining us with the one piece he plays on the piano.

Helping Larry with the lunch dishes. Hey, it couldn't be all play and no work could it? Grandpa loves to do the dishes and was in his glory doing some normal daily tasks. Hmmm...wonder if I can convince him next time that he'd like to dust my place?

Sharon and Grandma sharing time together. We're all so thankful for the gift of having Grandpa home this weekend!! Thank you Lord!

Cuddling on the swing, just like old times.

Relaxing on the front lawn, just enjoying being outside in the sunshine and fresh air. Things we take for granted the Grandpa now appreciates so much!

Smooching on the front lawn. Caught ya!

A sweet hug for Sharon when he found out that we were going to return again Sunday morning, take him to church and home for the remainder of the day.

Sunday was another wonderful day and Grandpa went home for a few hours to the home he shares with Grandma. An emotional day and he did so well but oh how it broke our hearts to take him back to the hospital again this evening. Already planning for the next time we can bring him home!

Love you so much Grandpa!! xoxo