My husbands father passed away 11 years ago due to an unexpected pulmonary embolism. The whole family was in shock. Something i'm sure you don't ever prepare yourself for. I am amazed at this family though. I obviously wasn't apart of the family when it happened but to see where they are now is incredible. I never got to meet the famous Reid Fullmer but I feel like I know him, I've heard nothing but amazing and hilarious things about him. He could light up a room with his humor and wit and was respected by everyone who knew him. The thing that gets me the most is how much Caleb adored his dad. You can see it in his eyes everytime he talks about him. The other day I was watching some of their family home videos and caleb was always right by his dad, either on his lap or holding his hand, clinging to every word that he said and laughed at everything he did. His dad was his biggest fan and his best friend. He loved watching cabe play sports and just thought he was the best out there and wasn't ashamed to let others know about it. (I can see where caleb got all his confidence) :)
Caleb was at the tender age of 12 when he lost his dad. He hadn't learned everything that kids learn from their dad's yet. He wasn't going to be there to teach him how to use tools, wouldn't be at all his games, wouldn't receive letters from him on his mission, wasn't going to see him get married and start a family. But caleb remembers so much of what his dad taught him. Mainly by his actions. The way he treated his wife, led a life of service, always making others laugh and feel comfortable, and most importantly how to be a good dad. I am thankful for his example every day because of the boy I married.
During this pregnancy we felt that we should name this little boy Reid. He will be a constant reminder of the joy Grandpa Reid brought to the lives of his loved ones. I'm sure they are becoming quite aqainted as we speak :) I'm sure he will be honored to be named after a legend.
