My Grandpa is the most incredible man I have ever known. He is steadfast in his faith, always serving the Lord. He holds two leadership callings in the church simultaneously and spends almost all his time serving in the church. He eats fruit salad every day for lunch and has for 30 years. He runs 2 miles every morning except on Sundays, even in the snow. He can bench press more than I can. He has always been a father to me--the only father I ever knew until I got married and inherited a father-in-law. He and my grandma raised me in their home when no one else could or would and has given up much for me and because of me. Always sacrificing and never asking for anything in return. He is honest, hard-working, intelligent and brave. I look up to him and pray each day that my son will grow up to be just like him.
Three days ago my grandpa was in perfect health. We just found out his heart isn't in good shape. On Wednesday he is having open-heart surgery. He's having six bypasses done on his heart. He is 80 years old so I'm a tiny bit worried. Of course, he is the healthiest person on earth having never so much as taken medication until this heart issue popped up last week. Six arteries blocked and still running 2 miles a day, never tiring. He is truly a testament to the Word of Wisdom.
I have fear of course as anyone would and so I ask that you all take a moment to say a prayer for my grandpa, Raymond Smalley. He has prayed for many of you though you may not know it--his prayers always ask the Lord to bless our family and friends and keep them and their families safe and strong in the gospel.
Your prayers would be really helpful. Thanks.
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