Saying Goodbye to a Granddaughter

It really wasn’t a busy week, but it sure felt like it. Bob went to the VA on Friday, and we discovered that his VA doctor is leaving and he will be assigned a new doctor. So we are once again doing the waiting game on getting an appointment with the VA. He saw the podiatrist and he had a good report with no complications.

Saturday, we had the family over for a cook out. Bob’s granddaughter, Christina, is leaving for Louisiana on Wednesday. This cook out was a time for the family to sit, reflect, and cherish the moments we have with one another. It is times like these that we realize how fast time flies, and how we need to really cherish the time we have with friends and family.

Bob once again benefited from the visit of family. We all sat by the lake and enjoyed the great Florida weather. Bob was having a great day and shared stories, had some great comebacks from conversations going on around him. He had everyone laughing.

I think the highlight of the night was when he was tired and was ready for bed. Christina and I went in to give him his nightly medications and chocolate milk. Christiana was sitting on the bed with him, telling him she loved him and she promised to come back and see him soon. Bob looked at his granddaughter and said, “You better, because a Chesnick always keeps his promise.”

Christina and I looked at each other a little confused. I looked at Bob and asked, “What’s a Chesnick?”
He replied, "I am."
I looked confused. "You are?" I said.
Bob tugged at his shirt and said, “Me, Robert Chesnick.”
Christina and I started laughing, “Chipley, silly, your name is Chipley!” I said.
“Oh, yeah, right, Chipley.” he replied.

We had a good laugh.

I was glad Bob had a good day to spend with his granddaughter. I know he will miss her, and we wish her all the best in her new life.

So whether you wish to speak to Mr. Chipley, or Mr. Chisnick, give Bob a call this week, I am sure one of them will be available to talk.