To a Great Man

This Sunday a wonderful man, that I am so thankful that I got to know, passed away. Todd's Grandpa Fisher left this world to be joined again with his beautiful bride and two sons. I feel very privileged to have been able to know this amazing man, even if it was for just a few years. As soon as I met Grandpa I knew he was special. He was soft spoken but always had a wit about him. He always reminded me of President Hinckley. Even though I didn't know him very long, he gave me great words of wisdom. When Todd and I got married, he sent us a sweet card that stated, "Remember in marriage you are equal, unless she is giving birth, then she is more important!" :) I will never forget that!
The many times we visited him as he sat in his chair, he always gave a great nugget of knowledge. Some of my favorites were when he told Todd to always hold my hand in public and show affection because his wife never let him. When he told us his version of when grandma had their first baby, while we were preparing to have Lily. The warm July evening as he spoke Chinese to us and gave his version of why he doesn't eat Chinese food. Anytime we would walk into the room his eyes would light up and he would say, "WELL HELLO!" The little hand squeezes he would give to assure that everything would be just fine, and they always were. Calling Todd, Toad in the most loving way! :) Listening to his stories of his life, because he always made them so interesting! Always being willing to listen to even the smallest of children and giving them a hug at the end. Singing to him during Christmas time. There are so many wonderful memories involving him and Todd's family.
I have always had a hard time calling Todd's family Mom or Aunt or any kind of title like that. I don't know why, but I know that it has never been difficult to call Grandpa by just that, Grandpa. Because I definitely considered him to be MY Grandpa. He will be deeply missed, but after 94 years of life and 14 long years away from his wife, he is finally reunited with her, along with his two sons that passed before him. I can just imagine the reunion they are all having! Grandpa we love you and are so happy that you are now where you have longed to be!
In the words of Kaitlin, See ya later!