The Power of Family

There’s just something about family isn’t there? A few weeks ago as my Grandad laid in that hospital bed it was family and the grace of God that got him through. It is true that Doctors and medicine saves lives. I think, however, it’s family, wives, sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters, and especially great-grandkids that make the difference.

It is their laughter, their innocence, and their unconditional love that are the real miracle-workers. What a difference it made to have Myles and Alyssa come visit their Grandad Great. As Myles was hanging out in Grandad’s arms his eyes light up. When Alyssa passed out her flowers it was like watching a whole other person, one who was not sick, one who had the heart of a twenty year old. Someone who understood that it would be worth it to keep fighting.