The bittersweet part came when my dad suffered a heart attack the night we arrived. He's okay and doing well now, but it was a little traumatic for us, especially my little brother. For those of you who know my dad know how unexpected this was. He is so hard-core with working out and eating right. My parents are very health conscious. It was actually a tender mercy to my parents that we came up when we did, because Lauren was able to drive to the Idaho Falls Medical Center with my Mom, and I was able to stay home and make sure that Willy, Kiki, and Bronwyn were taken care of. Kiki and Cubby (Bronwyn) took turns staying home from school to hang out with me and help answer phone calls. Tyson loved spending time with Willy. He pretty much followed him around non-stop. We were sad that Grandma and Grandpa weren't there, but so glad that my dad was okay. My parents sure are loved. People kept bringing more and more food. It was amazing to watch it pile up. Plus, I can't even begin to describe how thoughtful people were with their numerous phone calls offering help and their love.
Grandma and Grandpa Hoopes stopped by to play. Grandpa took Tyson out in the snow for awhile and dug Willy a snow tunnel. I had planned to stay with them for a night, but couldn't after all. I was grateful that they could drop in on us.
Looking out the window of my parent's house. BBBRRRR!
Rockin' out on the piano
5 comments:
Dad read the blog and loved it. Kiki wants to know who took those Fabulous! pictures. I wonder???
We heard that your dad had a heart-attack and I've been wondering how the rest of you (we heard your dad was doing pretty well all things considered) were doing. Each of you were in our prayers and still are!
That can be really scary. My dad has had two heart-attacks, no fun!! He was actually the first one in his family to ever survive one.
Again, we love you all and are definitely thinking of you! It sounds like you had tender mercies from the Lord that you were able to be there and help the rest of your family!
Oh Jess- I am so sorry to hear that! I hope he is well and recovering quickly!! It is a blessing you were there! Hope you are good too?
Bonnie
That is scary. I bet he and your mom are so glad that you were there.
Hey Jess - I can't believe your dad had a heart attack! I really hope that he's doing well. I hope your family is doing okay, too. It's good that your family is surrounded by wonderful Star Valley friends :).
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