Gramps is hanging in there, he was pretty restless all day yesterday, I’m sure mostly from the discomfort of being in bed day in and day out can’t be comfortable. He has been extremely agitated; he kept trying to take off his bandage from the stitches he got last week. At one point yesterday, Sheri and I were trying to keep him from pulling it off and he looked Sheri straight in the face and very groggily said “Hey! Ya know what? I can kick the crap out of you any day! Don’t forget it!” I love that his sense of humor sneaks in as he comes in and out of it. We left the room to eat dinner because he’d finally fallen asleep, I don’t doubt he was faking it because sure enough, when we went back in his room, the bandage was off. He’d won that battle. We don’t get much out of him, and when he does say anything, most of the time we’re not quite sure what he is saying, so you can imagine how happy we were to get a little chuckle out of him yesterday.
Again we thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers, and for the countless meals that have been brought in by friends and neighbors. Not only are they thinking of Bubba, but the whole family, by bringing in enough food to feed an army. It is VERY much appreciated and we will never know how to repay each of you for your kindness and generosity.
I've been putting this off, just like I put off going to see Perry over years. If I don't talk about this then it won't happen, it won't be real. I love Gramps. I loved working for him all those years at Glyphics. He was happy to see every single one of us, never had an unkind word (well....not that wasn't said in jest!), and loved us all. He always teased me about my freckles, he'd come count them every day to see if I grew a new one. When I was pregnant he'd waddle down the hall beside me and laugh, and he came to see my babies in the hospital to see if I passed on the freckles to them. The part that will forever touch me is after I left Glyphics, my Mom got sick and died. She was never a church goer but was a religious person. I talked to Perry and he agreed to do a service for her. It was so beautiful and touching for my family. Perry had never met her but knew exactly what to say, he spoke so beautifully, and enlisted an entire crew to come and make it a special day. Lori played music for us, Gary Moulton and Chad Stokes said some prayers. It really touched me and reminds me that we are family, didn't matter that I wasn't born into Perry's family, but he loves me like I am one of the kids. We have a great treasure in this man and I thank God every day that I had the opportunity to know him. I am forever changed for the better because of his love.
Leann McFalls (Friend)
The Tafoya's here. We just want to send our love and our prayers to you at this time. Perry we want to tell you how much we love you, admire you, and appreciate all that you have done for us. You have touched our lives just like everyone else you have come in contact with. We have always appreciated your friendship from the time we moved into the ward. You have been a great Bishop, and a great neighbor, and we will miss your genuine smiles, handshakes, and hugs! We are so grateful that you have been a part of our lives, and we will continue love and pray for you and your family. LOVE WITH ALL OUR HEARTS.
The Tafoyas'
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