I spent time looking through all of the photo albums they had placed around the room. I really love that family. They're so close and so cute. They have so much fun. I'm glad to somewhat be a part of it. I hope things don't fall apart with her being gone. That is so common in families and it's terrible.
I came across a picture of my dad reading to one of Judy's nephews. That was instantly upsetting. You instantly think about a "grandfatherly" nature. How unfair is it that he got to be read to by my father? What about my child? Then you remember you're being slightly ridiculous to be mad at this child for being read to, and snap out of it. Still secretly upset.
My dad's best friend also came. He was the one who had left a note at his grave. Knowing he probably still hurts makes it painful to look at him, but his hug was more than comforting. This was just too soon. How unfair to Judy. How unfair to my step-siblings. I know they loved my father and now grandmother as wonderful as theirs? Losing someone makes you depend on religion so you can see them again, but things like this make you question what's going on "up there."
Another picture I came across was of grandma laughing with her mouth open. She looked so happy. It was her wedding anniversary and she had just stuffed wedding cake in her husband's face. That is how I will remember her. Smiling big and laughing big. There are certain people I come across in life that, I think to myself, "I want to be more like them." She is most definitely one of those people.
I'm sad and I'm sorry for the people hurting because I can imagine that losing a parent when they're older doesn't make it any easier. Either way it hurts and the hurt isn't easily forgotten. Life is short, why I have to keep being reminded of that I have no idea, but it is, none the less. Please enjoy it, and always remember
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Great post...you have a great perspective on things and it's cool you have this forum to share them.
Thoughts and prayers to Judy and the rest of the family.
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