Remembering Grandpa Wood...

My Grandpa Wood passed away this afternoon. I love him very much! I feel extremely blessed that I was one of his granddaughters. My grandpa was one of my closest friends. I admire him so much and I loved to go visit him, talk to him, and hear about his amazing life.

Not only did my grandpa live an amazing, adventurous life, he also cared a great deal about the people in it. He was such a great example of a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend, and neighbor. My grandpa made everyone feel like they were important, especially us grandkids. My grandpa was always involved in my life, he supported me and came to my dance and piano recitals, to the football games when I would be cheering, and encouraged me in my schoolwork. But he also did a lot of fun things with me too! I credit ALL of my bowling and miniature golfing skills to his instruction. I was privileged enough to go bowling and mini golfing with him all the time... he was such a fun grandpa!

Before he died, when he was in the hospital, I was able to spend some quality time with him. He talked to my sister and me and told us many amazing stories about his life. I will most definitely be writing them down. He also took my hand and told me how proud he was of me for my testimony of the gospel, and for finishing school. I am so happy that I was able to visit him and talk to him before he passed on.

But most of all, he LOVED my grandma. They have been together in marriage 66 years! He was in the air force 30 years and they were able to travel and live all over the world! I hope Jaren and I can someday be like the two of them. I could tell how much they loved each other every time I saw them together. My grandpa left an amazing legacy, and I am so thankful to have had him in my life. He has helped me become who I am today. He was a wonderful man, lived a wonderful life, and will always be remembered.

Families are an amazing gift from out loving Heavenly Father. I know we will all see my grandpa again someday! I am so thankful for the gospel in my life. I know families will be together forever.