It’s been a bummer of a week.

17Nov08

Last Sunday my step grandmother Eileen passed away. She was an amazing woman who, in her late 80’s, was full of life and pizazz (seems like a word 80 year olds would use). She was diagnosed with massive, late stage lung cancer about two months ago and had been in hospice care since. Last week on the way to her funeral my mom called to tell me that my grandfather had acute renal failure and wasn’t expected to live very long. Needless to say, we missed the funeral so we could go say goodbye to my grandpa (he experienced a massive stroke 7 years ago which left him both brain damaged and paralyzed). Last night my mom called to tell me my grandpa passed away – a moment full of sadness and joy for myself and my family. He was an amazing man, a brilliant artist, a kind and gentle soul who always looked for ways to create beauty and help those around him. He was funny, thoughtful, and sincere. It gives all of us comfort knowing that he’s no longer confined to a wheelchair, and that he is truly resting in peace.

These events have reminded me of how precious family is, how completely we should live each day, and how frequently we should express our love to those most important in our lives.

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