Jim opened his eyes and was startled for a moment. This was not his ! Then he remembered. His had arrived at his grandparents' home during the . He bounced out of bed and looked out the window which looked out over the sun-warmed yard. Jim loved being on his grandparents' farm. He wished they could be here more . Then he remembered the for the visit. Grandpa Ruger was sick.

Grandma gave Jim a big when he went downstairs for . "I'm so glad you were able to come and visit us," she said. "We have you. Sit down while I get you a bite to ."

Grandpa was already up and outside in the equipment shed when Jim stepped outside. He followed the of clinking and clanking to where the older man worked on one of the machines.

"Good morning, Grandpa!" said Jim. "Hello yourself!" said Grandpa as he reached out to Jim's hand. "It's good to see you. Is everyone else up?"
Jim shook his head. "I think Mom and Dad are still ."
"That's understandable. It's a long to make in one day," said Grandpa.

Jim looked at his . Dad must be wrong. Grandpa didn't look or act sick. That thought made him feel a little .