Jandad

Late in October, John's dad asked us to take him to the emergency room because he had a "croopy crud" that he couldn't quite shake. We thought they might admit him that day because he was having such a hard time breathing. We didn't realize that he would end up with pneumonia and in ICU. Or that he would never leave that hospital. Emmy never got to see him again and John and Cathy were broken hearted to lose their remaining parent.

We have so many wonderful memories of Jandad. I am forever grateful to him for how he would stay with Emmy while I traveled for work. He was so sweet to take his time and stay with her in Memphis since John had to be at work so early in the mornings. When Emmy had her rock and roll birthday party, she said she wanted a band. "I don't care who plays at my party, Justin Beiber, Justin Timberlake or Jandad, but I want a band!" and she got one. Hearing all of Jandad's former students talk about him was remarkable. We were so lucky to have had such a great Jandad.