there's no place like home

"there's no place like home" is my Grandfather's favorite saying. He loves his home. My parents would get him up to the lake a few times a year but he would gripe about it.  

My Grandfather was taken to the hospital by ambulance a few days ago due to a severe UTI and a mild heart attack. He was found on the floor, at his home, by his caretaker. Ever since my parents passed away, everyone has really pitched in and ensuring he has the best care in his home. 

Gramps is thankfully in stable condition for now. The goal is to let him be at home. He is 90 and while this stuff happens at this age, it's sad but after you lose two people at the age of 50 so tragically, the fact that my Grampa is still pretty strong and up until this point has been very healthy, is really a blessing. I just do not want him to go like this. He hates hospitals and Doctors. There's no place like home he has always told us and that is where he needs to be when in fact he is ready to leave this world. I can't help but think how Mom and Dad would be by his side. My Dad wouldn't be able to handle this. He hates hospitals too. But they'd be there. I pray he bounces back and is able to go home and  finish his puzzle that is probably sitting on his kitchen table.........we love you Grandpa. 

After Christina visited Grandpa in the hospital and passed her much needed Nursing school entry exam (aren't you so proud Mom and Dad?--she passed it...), her, Matt and Aydan flew to FL to experience Disney land. They made a stop in Sarasota to visit Ted's brother Tom and girlfriend Jess. Above are some pictures of them at the beach in Siesta Key from today!  More pictures to come from the magical land of Disney....I hope they have a great time! 

Back from a long 24 hours in LA......big day tomorrow, Miss Elle's 6 month years old photo shoot at the park....

Missing you always, 

Melissa