Back in Idaho

We left California, heading for home on September 24th. Both cars packed, apartment cleaned, goodbyes to landlord, co-workers, and oncology nurse, Lindsey, done. Bobby called on Thursday evening to let us know he would be going to Idaho with us to visit the grandparents. Grandma Vaughan (my mom) has lovingly sent cards and pictures to Bobby since we first learned of his diagnosis. It's been fun looking at pictures of him when he was little. She's been telling him all along that he needs to come home with mom and dad. On the other side of the family, Grandpa Granger recently had unexpected heart surgery. He went in for an angiogram and ended up having triple by-pass surgery the next day. Grandpa's stay in the hospital has been a little longer than expected and a visit from Bobby should cheer him up.

I had a great drive home because Bobby rode with me. Poor dad was on his own. Saturday we headed for the hospital. Grandpa and Grandma were both happy to see Bobby. It was particularly important for Grandpa to see Bobby looking so good. Apparently Grandpa thought he and Bobby were both dying and would be moments apart arriving in Heaven. Bobby assured him that they both have plenty of years left. Grandma Vaughan and Uncle Danny (my brother) were equally happy to see Bobby looking so good.

Bobby's visit was too short. It was hard to put him on an airplane Monday evening headed back to his home. He had a week of doctor appointments ahead of him.

"Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the LORD." Psalm 31:24