In Memory of my sweet, loving Grandpa Ward

I have finally gotten the strength to post about my grandfather.  He passed away January 3,2010. Grandpa Ward is one of the sweetest, kindest men i have ever met.  He had such great spirit and strength about him.  My family was very lucky to have gotten to spend so much time with him.  He and Grandma Ward had this motor home, in which is parked in my parents driveway, they would come up every couple of months and stay for quite a few weeks at a time.  We would go out there and enjoy good conversations and eat panda express.  Every time they came up here to Utah they had to get Panda Express for everyone, they loved it.  Grandpa always wanted to make sure every one of his children, grandchildren, great grandchilren and friends all felt loved.  He would always tell each and every one of us that we were "his favorite", "you are my favorite meggie do you know that" he would always say to me.  My family also got the pleasure of taking Grandpa and Grandma on multiple family vacations with us.  They came on a cruise with us and to Hawaii for a couple of weeks with us.  So many wonderful vacations and experiences. 

I remember one of the last times I really got to spend good quality time with him, Kelsey, my mom and I all went down to Idaho to visit our grandparents before kelsey went on her mission.  Kelsey and I stayed the night at Grandma and Grandpa wards house. They took us to get pizza and while we were picking up the pizza grandma and kelsey ran into the grocery store to grab some food for the next day.  Grandpa and I sat in the car and talked about marriage because i had recently gotten married 2 months prior.  We talked about compromises and how to care so deeply for one another.  We also talked about in-laws and how great they are and that they turn into your own family although sometimes it may take a while.  He gave me some great advise seeing as he and Grandma had been married for 56 years.  He was a pro. on all of this marriage stuff. 

I am just so unbelievably greatful that i was able to get married to Tyler when i did so that he was able to be there in the Temple with us.  It is still so surreal that he is actually gone, although I know that i will be able to see him and be with him again someday.  He is in a better place, he is no longer in pain and suffering.  We sure love and miss you Grandpa Ward.