Memories

I made an oops today. I don't have my camera batteries charged and have virtually forgotten that it even exists. Therefore, when my dad was here visiting today I had no thought of taking pictures of him here, in my home, with his grandchildren. See, my dad has an incurable cancer and we almost lost him once. It had been years since I had seen him before he came "home" for treatments, as he was living in Wyoming and didn't care to be found. It was definitely a rare treat to watch him help my 7 year old with her math and remember the times he sat with me and helped me with my own. So pleasant to watch him sit beside the stove and visit with my husband and the girls. Hear him laugh, laugh at the interactions going on. I am thankful this evening, regardless of the camera. I am thankful that God in concious of our desires. Knows our very hearts and allows us those moments that don't need cameras, that will rest in our hearts as memory for as long as our minds are sound. I am thankful for time, that my children are home with me and were able to spend those precious moments with a Grandpa they only a year ago only knew in pictures. I think this time is worthy of "priceless".