Well, it happened again. We lost yet another wonderful, loving grandparent last night. Grandpa Snellink went to his eternal home late last night with the whole Hosford/Snellink family right there with him. He was truly an amazing man, with more love to give than one would think possible. Please, please keep my Grandma in your prayers, for she lost her very best friend and husband of almost 60 years. It was almost harder to see the pain in her eyes as she watched him than to see Grandpa go.
Grandpa died from a combination of factors, and to make a long story short, he was exceptionally sick from pnemonia in both lungs, infection, and free air in the abdomen from a perforated bowell. He was kept on life support until Uncle Jim made his way from Indianapolis, and then went very, very peacfully. Although this was very unexpected, we feel blessed that he went as peacefully as he did, and his family Doctor called today stating that his Cancer was actually spreading, so he would not be around much longer anyway. On a positive not, Grandpa does not have to go through anymore Chemotherapy/Radiation therapy, which he absolutely despised. Please keep the Hosford's and Snellink's in your thoughts and prayers, and once again, please pray for Grandma Snellink's comfort through the hardest time in her life.
We will miss you so much, Grandpa. As I have said before, we love you tremendously, and we would not be the people we are today if it weren't for you. We'll see you again someday. God Bless.
On Friday, my sister Kellie turned the Big 2-2!! She celebrated with what every other 22 year old does on their b-day...plenty of fun, friends and drinks! We had a Hosford family birthday dinner for her today, too. Happy Birthday, Kellie! We love you to death!!
I just realized that I have yet to post a blog pic of the three (other) most important men in my life, so here it is...from the left, Tom (Maddie's daddy), Dad, and Dan (Gracie's daddy). We got to spend most of today at Mom and Dad Hosford's for Kellie's 22nd birthday dinner! We love all of you guys so much!!! The next few blog entries are all pics from today's festivities...and Happy Birthday, Kellie!!
Here is my other nephew, Landen Hosford! This is Kellie's furkid, who is half Beagle, half Australian Shephard. Yesterday he cut his paw pretty bad, but it hasn't stopped him from being such a sweetheart! Love you "La La" (as I call him!)...hope your paw feels better soon!
Here, Landen displays his "herding" skills with Maddie on the sled. The Aussie in him makes him herd anything in motion...sometimes a pain in the butt, sometimes fun to watch!
We got to take Madds out sledding for a bit today! Here she is, all bundled up in her gear before we braved the cold...
She layed down on the sled while Uncle Austin (in shorts, by the way!), Aunt KK and Aunt Kel Kel took turns running her around the front yard! What a work out in 10-12 inches of snow!!
Uh-oh!! Faceplant right in the snow!!! Not a happy Maddie here...
WOO HOO!!!
What a difference a week makes! She already looks older...slow down, Gracie!! Don't grow up too fast...:)
Mom Tracy's "food suppliers" (AKA Boobs!) are good for more than just food...they evidently make great pillows for Gracelyn, too!!
Far away in Dreamland...how precious!!
Grandma (holding Gracie) and Papa (the finger touching her tiny hand) just can't get enough of the little beauty!! We love you so much, Gracelyn Rae. You are SUCH a blessing to Aunt KK and Uncle Austin!!
A "not-so-happy" day in the life of Owen Fischer Lundberg...:(
Close up shot of the handsome man with eyes opened....which I have only see a few times!
Back to sleep...with thumb in mouth...full belly...nothing better!
I stole these from the Rockford website, but I couldn't resist! These are awesome shots of Brogan from Fridays night's game...
"Eye on the ball...must keep eye on ball"!! Brogan had a phenomenal game all around, but his defensive skills are next to perfect!
"Rebound" (look at that vertical-and this pic was taken on his way DOWN from the basket!!)
