New age, new phases

Now that Heidi is 2, (post to come about that) she is starting some new phases. Starting about a week or two ago she started reaching things on high surfaces that she hadn't been able to before. She was watching a video and I walked into the room to see how she was doing and she had the remote and had turned the TV off. I didn't think she could reach it! Then the other day she grabbed something off the kitchen counter! We will have to be careful what we put on the counter.

Lately she has also started to figure out how to undress herself... just partially. So the past few mornings I have gone in to get her and she is only half clothed.

Save a Place for Me

I heard this song on the radio the day I was driving to Texas for my Granddad's funeral. It seems appropriate with the passing of both of my grandpas. It made me cry and I wanted to share it with you. Click on the song title to listen to it.

Save a Place for Me

Don't be mad
If I cry
It just hurts so bad, sometimes
'Cause everyday it's sinking in
And I have to say goodbye all over again

You know I bet it feels good to have the weight of this world off your shoulders now
I'm dreaming of the day when I'm finally there with you

(Chorus)
Save a place for me
Save a place for me
I'll be there soon
I'll be there soon
Save a place for me
Save some grace for me
I'll be there soon
I'll be there soon

I have asked the questions why
But I guess the answers for another time
So instead I pray, with every tear
And be thankful for the time I had you here

(Chorus)

I wanna live my life Just like you did
Make the most of my time Just like you did
And I want to make my home up in the sky Just like you did
Oh, but until I get there...
Until I get there...

(Chorus)

Driving to Texas

Please pray for safe travels. Heidi and I are driving to Yukon and then riding with my Dad to Texas today. I love you all. Thank you for your sweet messages and especially your prayers at this time.

While I'm gone....

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Granddad went home

Terrell Hershel Cox

April 28, 1925- January 4, 2010

Granddad passed away sometime after 2:00 this morning. Clint, Heidi and I were just there visiting from Thursday until yesterday. When we left yesterday, I knew it would be the last time to see him before he went home. I have to say that I felt somewhat relieved to hear that he is no longer suffering. At the same time it is so hard to even grasp that he is gone and that Papa is also gone... all within such a short period of time. I just have to put my trust in God that He is still here, giving us comfort and strength.

I will always remember that everytime I saw Granddad he usually said something like, "Darlin', did you know that I love you?" I can hear his West Texas accent and feel his strong hug and kiss on the face. He did love his family. He loved Grandma so much and loved his girls and their kids just as much.

Heidi and I will drive back to Texas with my Dad tomorrow. Please continue to remember us in your prayers.

Granddad and his sisters

12-27-09