Our God is Gracious

When my Papa was in the hospital the week before he passed away, my mom did not leave his side. She took care of him that entire week and spent every night at the hospital. Since she is usually the one that keeps the boys while I am work, so we sent them to Richmond to stay with Brian's parents for a few days (which turned into 5 days). On Friday, I had no kids, no work, and nothing to do but go spend time with my Papa at the hospital. It was such a blessing from the Lord! Papa had not really been responsive for the 2 days prior to that, so I was not expecting any reaction from him. When I came in and said his name, his bright blue eyes popped wide open and he said "HI!!!" He was so excited to see me:) Each time I would say his name that day, he would open his eyes and smile his sweet smile. We even had a few short conversations and I showed him some new videos and pictures of the boys which he loved.  I held his hand for a few hours and any time I would get up to leave, his eyes would open and he'd ask where my hand went:) God was SO GRACIOUS in giving me that time with him. I will forever remember that sweet sweet day with him....the day before he met his Savior.