We learned tonight that our Grandpa Barrientez has gone to be with Jesus. It's such a God thing that such sadness and hurt, can be mixed with such joy and peace. He will be greatly missed.

Grandpa has struggled with his health for some time, but you would have never known it by the sweet spirit he displayed. He always had a joke or a riddle to make you think, and took time to sit and talk with just about everyone in the room. He'd ask you to pull up a chair beside him. He called us "beautiful" and thought of photos of Jacob as better than gold. He'd always ask if I'd lean in so he could kiss my forehead.

Would you be in prayer for our family, especially for Grandma Gloria. I'll keep you posted on our travel plans. Thank you God, for Jesus, and an eternal home where we will be reunited with loved ones.