I found out yesterday that my Grandpa Curtis has had a stroke, leaving his face partially paralyzed and not able to speak very clearly or coherently. Thankfully my mom has been out there visiting them for the last couple of weeks (originally tending to my grandma who has had pneumonia) and has been able to be there to support them. She is being so strong as she's had to watch her parents' health dwindle, and especially over these last couple of weeks. I am so grateful to have been able to visit with them a couple of years ago when I was visiting San Francisco with Daniel's mother and sisters. This picture is from that trip. Interestingly enough, yesterday I was flipping through a little journal that I've kept mainly for scripture reading, and happened upon this entry: "Dec. 13, 2005, I woke up at 5:09 am to go feed George and I had been woken from a dream about my Curtis grandparents' failing health--I need to reach out to them more often and consistently..I had tears in my eyes as I imagined what I would say to my grandparents... just about how much I love them, look up to them for all their goodness, how grateful I am for the daughter they raised that became my mother, and what heritage they've passed on to me through different gifts and talents and then also our pioneer heritage that is so special to me. I've had several dreams about them in the last few months and feel I need to be more active in showing my love towards them and even in honoring more fully." I was so grateful to have found that entry and to have been able to feel all those feelings again. I'm so grateful for my grandparents and grateful that we are eternally linked, come what may.
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