Dancing for Grandpa

Tonight Stacey and Cathryn taught us the dance that we are doing for your memorial on Friday. I didn't realize how out of shape I was until I tried doing a lunge...yea that hurt! We did a few of your signature dance moves in honor of you, but mommy said we shouldn't add those to the dance since no one would understand them. I thought maybe doing a montage of some of your classic songs would be fun but again mommy disagreed since they aren't "church appropriate." hehe The one sad thing that happened today was while we were dancing Cecily came running in to join us. I asked her if she wanted to dance for grandpa too and she gave an enthusiastic YES and ran into your room...it took me a moment to realize what she was doing. She was looking for you! I cried a little realizing that she will never get to show you her dancing here on earth again. It even made mommy tear up.
   I looked through your phone tonight to see all the goofy pics you had taken of yourself! Some of them were pretty strange but I know there is some hidden joke in them! Pam was able to fill me in on some of them, it brought a smile to my face because our sense of humor is so similar! I am trying to make you proud and carry on that sarcastic torch!
  At this moment one week ago is when I got the call that I will never forget. "You need to come to the house, daddy's breathing has changed and he doesn't have much longer." We raced to get clothes put on and kids loaded up in the car. When we got there your breathing was very labored. We all hyper-ventilated a little watching you breathe and trying to breathe for you. It was so hard watching you like that but yet the look on your face was so peaceful. I think your spirit was already joining the heavenly realm. I was so proud of Gabby! While the rest of us had to go in and out in order to avoid a nervous break down she sat next to you the entire time and had her hand on your leg. She was incredibly strong!! Then when we knew your time was drawing to a close mommy put her arms around you so that she could usher you home. That moment forever changed me! Even as she watched her husband die she had a peace about her! She just watched you, held your hand, and whispered things your ear. As you already know, she is an amazing lady! God had her swimming in grace at that moment and has continued to lavish us with His grace ever since! Not a moment goes by that I can't feel His grace and peace surrounding me. It's truly incredible and even though this is the hardest path He has ever asked me to walk, the closeness I have felt to my Jesus has made it worth it! I love you and miss you even more as time goes on!
Your Favorite Second Born,
Carley
(this picture was particularly funny to me. I guess Pam sent you a picture of herself with medical stuff attached to her head and so you sent her this picture. A true Wayne classic! I know you are up there making everyone laugh like you did here on earth!)