Grandpa Nicol- We will miss you!

Eric's Dad, Martin, was diagnosed with terminal Leukemia at the first of May. He was given 2-8 weeks to live. We were all packed to head to Houston, since it had 7 months since we had seen him, and we weren't going to miss the chance. We got a call that they wanted to come to us and we couldn't be more excited. Caroline and Martin came about 3 weeks after he was diagnosed and spent 4 days with us. We were so grateful to spend the time with them both. Grandpa told a few stories, one about having a toddler push car when he was a kid, just like the one at Red Robin. He also made a model of an engine from Hobby Lobby with Calvin and they talked about all their favorite channels on TV: the History Channel, the Science Channel, Mythbusters, How its made, etc. I think they really connected on a new level this trip. Corbyn of course got in a lot of hugs and didn't leave grandpa very much except for going to school. Chloe loved Grandpa right from the first, especially his socks with the yellow stripes! Well about a week and a half after they left our house Martin's health failed quickly. He pasted on June 5, lasting about 5 weeks from diagnoses,and we were blessed enough to be there at his bedside a few days before he passed. I am so glad we had the opportunity to spend time with him both when he was good and when he was not. He was a great man who loved the Lord and his kids and although it was hard for him to say it at times. I am blessed for having him in my life and will look forward to seeing him again. Martin we love and miss you!