For Carey, Nicole, and Justin

I was reading a blog about grandparents' day coming up in Sept.  It talked about how special the relationship is between grandparents and grandchildren.  I know this is true.  I am especially fond of my grandchildren.  But it got me thinking.  As much as I miss my dad, he must miss you.  I remember how he made sure to always travel through Minnesota to see you guys.  The only input he had on decorating the house was that your pictures were on the wall.  He talked about you all the time.  You were his grandchildren and his pride and joy.  He was gone before grandchild number four came.  Long gone before all these wonderful great-grandchildren came to be.  I'm so glad that you had him and that he had you.  I'm also glad that you still have other grandparents in your life.  They are special and it is a special relationship.  I just thought you should know how your Grandpa felt about you from someone who knows.  He loved you.