Hanging on a wall in my Father-in-laws home, a photo of him (top right) and
his grandfather (Center). Both showing off their big muscles.
My Father-in-law had quite the physique in his youth.
As long as I've known him, up until a few years ago he has always enjoyed lifting weights.
But now...
It's hard to see him wasting away as he is in the final stages of Liver cancer.
Rick's Dad will not be with us much longer.
Cancer has slowly invaded his liver and now there is no stopping it.
Last week he was allowed to spend an hour or so with his wife Joanne
who lives in a nursing home across town.
They were made to keep their masks on and were supervised by a staff person.
Their children (My husband Rick, his sister and brother) were not allowed inside.
Because of Covid-19, none of us have been able to visit Joanne in the nursing home...it's so sad!
The nurse took this photo from inside, as the 3 kids visited through the glass.
Love this family....my 2nd family
Their have been lots of visits from Waynes own children, Grandkids and Great-grandkids,
He is loved by many.
My sweet daughter.... his first grandchild, helps her grandpa to the chair
Wayne is an avid accordion player,
perhaps that's where his grandson Gavin (my youngest) gets his musical talent !
I'm sure Gavin will have this instrument figured out in no time at all.
Grandpa wants him to have one of his accordions! Love the smile on Grandpa Waynes' face.
Every goodbye is hard
Grandpa Wayne is video chatting with my oldest son and great-grandchildren,
they live in the Twin Cities!
A Hospital bed was brought into Waynes home yesterday, for ease and comfort.
It was endearing to see my husband, pick his dad up in the bed last night and scoot him to the top.
Wayne was too weak to get himself situated.
He is so loved by is kids, and daughters-in-law, we will care for, and love him to the end.
