Smiles for Grandpa
Dear Friends of Mommy --
We are in Ann Arbor right now because Mommy and Daddy say that Grandpa had to have something called "surgery" to fix his heart. Mommy was very worried yesterday about Grandpa, but she is better now since she got to talk to Grandpa after it was all done. Grandpa is in a special room right now with his own special nurse. The nurse told us that Grandpa was very strong and was doing very well. Mommy told me that my job was to smile at Grandpa and make him feel better, but they won't let me see Grandpa until he's not in that special room anymore. Mommy has me all dressed up in a special outfit today just because she hopes that Grandpa will get to leave that special room today.
Since I can't go in and see him yet, and I am supposed to make him smile, I told Mommy that she needed to take some pictures of me smiling so that Grandpa could have me with him all the time. Here I am this morning in my PJ's looking extra cute.
Mommy says I have a very special Grandpa and that he does some things with yarn (I know about yarn because Mommy has a lot of it in my closet still) and that this blog is sort of about yarn. If anyone out there wanted to smile along with me, I know Grandpa would like it.
Z
Z, I can't think of anything that'll help your Gradpa get better faster than your smiling face. You're doing a great job there.
Sending smiles for Z's grandpa!
I'm smiling along and crying a bit too. Babies keep you grounded at times like these, feeding, sleeps and nappy changes need to happen as normal even if there is no other "normal" in your life.
Grandpa be well.
Sending many smiles for your Grandpa, little Z. My family send lots of get well thoughts. Give an extra smile to your Mama today too, ok? (Longtime lurker here.)
We're all smiling with you and because of you, and you can use them all towards getting your Gramdpa well. I hope he's better soon and can see your smiling face in person.
All the best.
Hope your dad's feeling better soon!
If nothing else, knowing you have that beautiful smile waiting for him should motivate him to get out of that special room. Tell your momma I hope your Grandpa is home soon, so he can play with yarn and keep you smiling.
Aww! That is one heck of a cute smile. Cheers to a speedy recovery for Z's granddad!
Sending many smiles for everyone. We know more about that heart surgery stuff than we would like, so we are truly empathizing with you all. Take care!
Z, I'm sure that smile will help to speed Grandpa's recovery. I'm sending smiles for a speedy recovery too.
Dear Baby Z,
I'm smiling (and praying) for your Grandpa.
Smiling with you -- my thoughts are with you and your g-pa, but your smiles are what are going to help him best!
Z Big smile for your grandpa :) and mommy too !
*hugs*
Having been through this myself, you and yours are in my thoughts. Very scary, but I'm sure he'll come through in flying colors!
omg, this is the cutest picture of her yet! with that adorable double chin and pink sweater?!!! xoxo to you all, esp. to the grandpa! have a good weekend! ek.
Z, your grandpa, and entire family are in my thoughts & prayers. You keep smiling like that and he'll be healed up in no time. Give mommy some extra smiles today too.
Thoughts and prays going your way Z. :)
If anything can help a grandpa get better, it's that smile. Thinking of you guys!
Z,
d
That smile is sure to warm your Grandpa's heart. L'il I sends his own little smiles your way and to your Grandpa too (multiple babies smiling can only help, help, help). Tell your Mommy to hang in there and the kindred spirit in MD is sending good vibes...
both my boys and i send huge smiles grandpa's way....he is going to be just fine for his little z. or probably because of her.
Miss Z - You are surely the best medicine for your dear Grandpa. I sure hope he gets out of the special room soon so you can help make him better.
Dear Miss Z:
I know your Grandpa is in very good hands there in Ann Arbor; they are taking great care of him so he can feel better and play with you.
Your happy gummy smile will help him feel better fast.
Keep smiling at your mommy until you can see him (and after too). And don't forget to sleep well tonight even though you're not at home.
Love, Cathy
A million smiles and hugs to your whole family.
Ack! The cuteness! But I hope your father is doing great.
Happy get well smiles for Grandpa!
She is so adorable! Hope all those smiles make for a speedy recovery.
Yes, prayers for your Grandpa/father --
My grandpa is having exactly the same problems right now, although they're calling it heart failure now. He's doing ok for the moment though, and I'm sure yours will be just fine too :)
Well darlin' that smile would make ANYONE feel better! And it made me smile so that means another good wish just went out to your Grandpa. Good job punkin'!
Ah, sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear that your father required heart surgery. I'm sure Miss Baby Z will be all the receovery he needs. How can he not smile seeing that beautiful face!! (((HUGS))) to you and your family.
Sending smiles--though mine isn't as beautiful as yours!
Smiles for your super Grand-dad? You bet! He's a very special guy who will be back on his feet very soon, I'm sure.
xoxo
Lots and lots of smiles for grandpa! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. I think I know a bit how you all must be feeling right now, having gone through the same thing with my own father (plus a slow, slow recovery) a few years ago. It's really tough, but modern medicine is truly amazing and I know that in Ann Arbor, he will have the best doctors around, as well as so much love from all of you. Get well soon, Grandpa!
One look at you, Z, and Grandpa will recover!
What a wonderful smile! It will certainly help Grandpa feel better (and Grandma, too). Y'all are in my thoughts -- your dad is a special guy!
thoughts and prayers are winging your direction. i hope that grandpa heals quickly.
Aww. That smile can fix anyone's heart. Hope your dad is doing well soon!
I hope Grandpa gets well super fast. I'm sure that with smiles like that to look forward to he will.
Having a smiling baby looking at me like that would certainly make me feel better. I hope that Grandpa gets out of the special room soon and can see his gorgeous granddaughter in person. She is so beautiful.
If anything could make a sick man well, it's that adorable face with the fantastic smile!!!! What a cutie! Hope you Dad is healing quickly.
Oh no! Sending him some get well wishes. I hope he is okay.
looking at the smile would do any heart good.
praying for a speedy recovery for grandpa
Dear Z,
Your beautiful smile is sure to make anyone feel better.
Best wishes to your Mom, Dad, Grandpa and the rest of the family.
We will say prayers of healing for you Grandpa. I hope he gets well soon.
I hope your mom can relax a bit and feel comforted as well.
wishing your dad a quick stay in the special room and a speedy recovery.
Dude, very scary. Please tell your dad to get better soon, cause some of us need our favorite virtual-spinning-woodworking dad.
Sending good thoughts your way...
Smiling along w/ Z but mine are amidst sniffles. *HUGS* to you, Theresa. I'm sending Z's Grandpa all the warmest wishes for a speedy recovery.
Smiling along with you baby Z, hope your Grandpa will be doing things with yarn mightly soon.
Sending many smiles for Z's wonderful Grandpa. You will all be in my thoughts, prayers, and knit stitches today.
OK we smile here super-extra giggle.
--Dougbug
(Despite his advanced age, he is not as articulate as baby Z! We are turning on the high-wattage smiles over this way, the baby giggle MUST have some kind of magic property as it is even getting through to my tired brain. I'm so glad your dad made it through surgery safely; hang in there, all of you!
--Doug's mommy)
Sending healing vibes and smiles over from Scotland. Z is such a ray of sunshine. *hugs*
A good grandfather is very worthy of many, many smiles. Heal well, Grandpa, and love the heck out of that adorable grandbaby!
I hope Z's Grandpa is feeling better soon. Having a photo like that around him is sure to bring smiles. She is beautiful (even when not entirely in the frame)!
Smiles, love, and light your way...
That's the cutest entry yet!
Happy, healing thoughts for Grandpa.
Sending prayers and positive thoughts to Z's grandpa!
Best of luck to your father and Z's grandpa. My husband had heart surgery at UofM in Feb 2006. I can't say enough good things about the staff and the care. He went through the cardiac rehab program and is doing great. Ann Arbor is a great place to be if you need medical care.