Dear Grandma,

I missed you tonight.

After getting the kids tucked into bed I wandered down to the basement to talk to LeRoy and ended up on the couch watching the Lakers and Celtics play game 2 of the finals. We haven't watched the finals (or really any sports but the BYU games) since we moved into our home 2 years ago. Just like old times I fell asleep to the commentary, buzzing, whistling and LeRoy's outbursts and constant chatter of stats. When I did wake up (from the kink in my neck) I fully expected to be on your couch in your living room in Rigby. I was a little disoriented being in my own home.

I can't believe it was 19 years ago! It was our routine during those first few months of our marriage to make the drive from Rexburg to Rigby to watch the games with you. I soon realized that no matter what team LeRoy wanted to win you would choose the opposite team just so the two of you could banter. But at the end of every game the two of you would somehow compromise, we would have evening prayer together and we'd be there in a couple of days for the next game. I always fell asleep on the couch. Part of it was pregnancy tired and part of it was my lack of interest in sports. I knew the two of you didn't need me awake to enjoy your sporty dates together and I had some of my best naps on your couch.

I remember finding one of your notebooks at our house during the short time that you lived with us and I laughed right out loud at all of your stats kept so carefully not only for that season but for many previous seasons. No wonder you and LeRoy seemed to fall into sports love at first tip off.

When I woke up thinking of you I wanted to call. And then I remembered. Sometimes I forget that you are gone. My first thought when Dad called to tell me that you had passed on, was of you meeting Leon and Joe again. One of my most tender moments with you was going through their pictures and as you shared their stories with me, holding hands as we both cried, telling me about your angel boys. Such pure love and tender emotion! Thank you for sharing them, and you, with me.

Thank you for the love, memories, smiles, stories, cards, hugs and most importantly for sharing your testimony with me. I love you Grandma!

Until we meet again,

XOXO

Kimmer