An unexpected visit

We had a surprise visit from Mr. Rick earlier this week. Mr Rick had been stationed in Diboutji, Africa, finishing up the last weeks of his deployment when he got the word that his father (who was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer right before Rick was deployed) was in his last days of his life.

So Mr. Rick was able to come home and say goodbye to his father.  Your paternal grandfather.  I've included his obituary in case Ashton wants to know more about his extended family in the future.  I had no idea his father lived in Frederick, so it was a nice surprise when Mr. Rick asked if he come over and visit with Ashton.  Ashton and him enjoyed playing Minecraft together and Mr. Rick put daddy and me to shame with his made building skills in creative mode.  I think Ashton had a nice time, because the next day he asked when he might see Mr. Rick again.  I hope it is good for Ashton to have that biological connection to his birthfather.