United We Stand

Tonight I went over to visit Dad. Rick had come down from Penn Valley and picked me up on his way. I was suprised to see Dad wide awake with plenty of lights on and even a grin on his face. Is this the same man we struggled to get to and from the Doctor yesterday. Did all that attention give him strength? Rick sat and visited with him which was good for Dad. Then we all started asking various questions and most of his answers were not right. At least not for this decade. He couldn't even name all of his children so we pointed to each one of us and he got that right but forgot the one who wasn't there...then Annie said to Dad "he thinks he's your favorite!" And then Dad said "Ohhhh, Michael!" He still manages to crack a joke once in while. It was nice to see him so chipper. And to have Rick's assistance and a new wheel chair, it makes transporting him around the house so much easier. We spent a nice night together and ended it with a priesthood blessing for Mom given by Rick. It was very sweet and I could feel the comfort of the Holy Ghost permeate the room as they blessed her. It was a sweet few moments. I'm not sure if the blessing was more for her or us. She is the back bone of the family and an incrediblly strong woman. We are so grateful to have one another to lean on...