Grandpa Gledhill

(This is Tom posting) I’ve been trying to figure out a way to write this posting for almost a week, but can’t seem to get it. It’s frankly impossible to write a thank you to anyone without feeling overwhelmed with gratitude for all that we’ve been given. It’s hard to single someone out when so many have given so much. But I have to write and let my Dad know how grateful we are for his many sacrifices. When he heard about Gracie’s condition, he volunteered to come and stay at our house and take care of our kids. At the time, we thought it would be 4-6 weeks. Obviously, it’s turned into 8 weeks today that we’ve been at the hospital. Never once did my Dad complain about staying home with the kids. He had to juggle their schedules, keep them fed, clean, and healthy. My Dad is retired and has been a bachelor living on his own for almost thirty years. So for him to give up his life in St. George, and leave his girls (two dogs) to come down to take care of our kids was a huge sacrifice. He worked so hard at our home. We always came home to a clean house that was spotless and vacuumed. This is something I’ve never been able to accomplish when I’m watching the kids. I don’t even know how to turn on the vacuum! He went home this past Saturday, and trying to do half the job he did is completely exhausting. I don’t know how he did it! Thanks Dad! You’re the best!!Also, thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to help us through this time of need. Our amazing family, neighbors, ward members, co-workers, friends, anyone following the blog, etc., etc.! We’ve been blessed beyond what words can express by you! Thank you for your faith, support, prayers, and encouragement. The word Miracle gets thrown around a lot these days, but Gracie is the first true Miracle I’ve personally been a part of. How wonderful we’ve been able to experience this together.