Grampy John

This weekend, Craig and I went to Cincinnati to look around our new home city and check out the neighborhoods/look at some houses. The trip did not go exactly as planned, however. I was a day late, due to incompetence at the airport, but we left a day early because of some sad news.

Craig's grandfather, Grampy John, passed away on Saturday night.

Craig is devastated--he was hoping that he would be able to see Grampy John one last time when we travel to the UK in August. Craig's mom called him Saturday afternoon to let him know that Grampy John had taken a turn for the worse. We immediately began making arrangements for us to get back home and for Craig to leave for the UK as soon as possible. Craig was hoping he would get there in time, but, sadly, it was not possible.

Grampy John had advanced Parkinson's and, a few weeks ago, fell and broke his hip. While in the hospital, he developed a lung infection as well. It seems like the combination of all three events was just too much for his body to handle. Craig's family was with him at the end--they say he was very peaceful. Which, I think, is all that one can pray for.

Craig is currently en route to Cardiff to be with his family. Please include John Davies, Craig, and his family in your thoughts and prayers, if you are so inclined. Craig loved his grandfather dearly and from all the stories I have heard (unfortunately, I met him when Parkinson's had already begun to affect him), he was a hell of a man. If no prayers, then perhaps raise a glass--Grampy John would have liked that, too.