Grandpa Pulsipher

My Grandpa Pulsipher has been getting older and having more health problems. After many hospital visits, lots of testing, and rehabilitation he was sent home on hospice. There was nothing else we could do for him. He was so happy to finally be in his own home. As they wheeled him up the side walk to could see his house. He could not communicate through words but he gave a huge OK sign. He was so happy to finally be home with his sweet heart. During his finally week he was surrounded by family and loved ones. I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to San Diego with Andrew, Brynn, and Molly to say our final good byes. In the previous weeks I was able to face time with him. Even though he was not conscious he would move around when he heard my voice. He could hear me and knew I was there with him. When I went to San Diego Grandpa was very medicated and could only communicate by moaning or squeezing your hand. When I arrived I walked in and grabbed his hand. I hold him who I was and that I was so glad I could be there with him. He turned his head to me and smiled. It was such a sweet moment. He squeezed my hand and I knew that he knew I was there with him. Over the next few days we were able to have such a sweet and spiritual time with my family. We talked about memories of Grandpa and watched old movies and slide shows. We were able to sing songs and have family prayer kneeling around him every night. The spirit was so strong. One of the sweetest moments was watching my Grandma with her sweet heart. She would crawl into bed with him and grab his face and kiss him. She did not want to eat because he was not able to eat. She would talk to him as if nothing was wrong. The love they have for each other is a love I have never seen. As the days went on Grandpa was less and less awake he communicated less and slept most of the time. On the last night I was able to have a private moment with him to say goodbye. As I held his hand to say goodbye he turned his head over to me and opened his eyes. He looked right at me and started moaning. He was squeezing my hand and even raised his arm. I knew in that moment how much he loved me and that he was proud of me. My Grandpa was such a wonderful man. I am so lucky that I was able to spend so much time with him and have such a great relationship. He is in heaven now looking down on us. I know we will all be together again someday. Families can be together forever. I love you Grandpa!