Golden~

We buried my grandfather today. And, although there were tears, there were times of laughter too. Little snippets of fond memories shared, and the general family bonding that happens at times like this--Golden moments in a sea of sadness.

Grandpa Nick always seemed to have a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eye that would inevitably bring out the same in everyone around him. These past two days, I’ve spent time with family members I hadn’t seen in years and with some I’d never even met before. As a family, we shared our grief, but also our laughter.

I believe this was Grandpa Nick’s last gift to us. Those few golden moments that allowed us to see past our grief and to celebrate his life rather than dwell on his death.

Thank you, Grandpa Nick.

Sandy

*April 28, 2007 at Sandra's Goings On - Guest Blogger, Leslie Dicken ~ Secret Intentions