Last night my grandfather never made it home from his usual after-dinner stroll. We never saw it coming and neither did he, which is probably for the best. He lived such an active life that in a lot of ways, it's a fitting end. Just this Sunday, he was laughing up a storm with my dad's mom and two of his eight great-grandchildren. I'm so happy that my sister captured this wonderful moment.
I have a mercifully light workweek that allows me to head home tomorrow to spend the rest of the week with family. As goes with these things, I'm sure I'll come back a lot heavier from down-home food but a lot lighter from the laughter of everyone being together. One thing is certain: my family can always eat and always laugh.
I hope my grandparents are laughing together right now, rocking in side-by-side chairs and telling tales. Maybe they're even square-dancing again. They deserve it.
Sorry for your loss but love the visual of laughter, food and family. I want rocking chairs now! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your grandpa. I think of my Daddy Jim daily and am continually grateful he passed in a familiar, well-loved place...an evening stroll on a North Carolina Spring night seems like a good way to go. Many thoughts for a healing week filled with happy memories and loads of carbs. Xo
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteOh, Maggie, I am so sorry to hear this. Soak up all that Eastern N.C. goodness, and be buoyed in all ways by your family and good memories (and barbecue sauce. Obviously.) Much love to you.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteHis wonderfulness kind of jumps right off the page, doesn't it?
xoxox
Oh Maggie, I'm so sorry to hear this. Losing a grandparent is so tough, especially when it's someone who brings you as much joy as he obviously did. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteMaggie, I'm so so sorry for your loss. He sounds like an absolutely amazing man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOh Maggie, I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose grandparents. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Maggie. But it sounds like he was a well loved family man, who will have all of those family members celebrating his life this weekend. Thinking of y'all, and have a safe trip down to NC.
ReplyDeleteMaggie, I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Sounds like he lived a wonderful life. Love the thought of your grandparents reunited in their rocking chairs! I hope your time at home with family helped heal your heart a little. It's so hard to lose a grandparent.
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