Memory

Today I was thinking about my dad and missing him. Today has been hard for me because today is the first birthday with out him. While I was thinking about him I had this wonderful memory of my dad blessing Liam at the hospital.   A long time ago Liam got very sick he threw up everything and every time he threw up he would go to the bathroom too. Jacob was out of town for a basketball game so it was just me with all three kids and one VERY sick little boy. I ended up taking Liam to the Dr the second he walked in the door the DR said that boy need to be in the hospital. Lili was just a tiny baby at this time still nursing on a regular basis and didn't take anything else. My parents and Jacob's parents sprang into action. My mom took Lili and Eli and I rushed to the hospital. Later while we were waiting for test Lili needed to be fed and we wanted a blessing for Liam. I was our front of the hospital feeding lili on a bench (I didn't want her inside with all the germs) and that when my dad up to me. He was dressed in a full suit and tie when only a short time earlier I heard he was far away at work. He rushed home changed his clothes to look presentable to exercise his priesthood and then he rushed to use to give Liam a blessing. This story touches and comforts me now even more then in the moment. In this one act he showed me just how much his love was for me and my children. How important we are to him. He also showed his true faith by rushing to get dressed and look nicely when using the priesthood. Teaching me and my children just how special and sacred it is. I'm lucky to have such a good dad to do and teach me such important things.