We say goodbye with heavy hearts... sadly, Grandpa Jim passed away suddenly during his visit to Madison on May 22, 2010. We are so grateful that Iris got an opportunity to meet him, and we hope to instill his kindness, patience and compassion in her so that his spirit may live on. Iris has been amazing through all of this, and has really helped console us through these tough times. She's a phenomenal traveler and weathered the long drive between Madison and Buffalo like a seasoned pro. Fortunately, she got to meet most of her extended family while traveling in upstate NY, and we're off to the Outer Banks this Sunday for a week on the beach before Uncle Jeffrey and Aunt Becky get married. These recent days have been full of unforgettable highs and lows. We are trying to keep our heads high as we look ahead to the future...