Klep Family Update

We are in 'end-of-the-year' mode here! Hannah has just about a week and a half left of school and Kaitlyn is done the first week of June. But, in the midst of the craziness of studying, exams, piano recitals, and the like we've managed to have some fun (sleepovers, museum visits, park visits 6-mile bike rides, and more!) :)

The latest fun was a whirlwind trip to Rochester, NY to see my sister be the latest in our family to become an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene. It was a great time with family and such a special event. My Grandfather was able to be there, which made it all the more special...but, a little sad at the same time. He is fighting the ruthless disease of Alzheimers. It was sad in that we do not know how long his brain will let him hold on to the special memories made this weekend. It was also sad to see how the disease is continuing to affect him. When I saw him you could see he knew who I was, he just couldn't find my name in his memory bank. It eventually came to him, but it was a sad moment for me - not because he couldn't remember who I was, but that this disease is taking away his most precious memories! At least the rest of us can hold on to them for him and remind him and show him the pictures of what a precious time it was!

Here are some pictures of our time together: