The inevitable time came for my Grandma Sundeen. I loved her laugh. I enherited bunions from her. She was on this earth for 87+ yrs.
My mom and aunt were bedside when she took her last breath. "It was an honor and Peaceful" my mom said. All 6 kids came home. My 2 cousins were here too. Group dynamics on this side of the family can be sketchy, but not this time. It was the foundation of family love that kept the fun in the air. Pool time and cranium were a couple of highlights.
Peace, Julie
My mom and aunt were bedside when she took her last breath. "It was an honor and Peaceful" my mom said. All 6 kids came home. My 2 cousins were here too. Group dynamics on this side of the family can be sketchy, but not this time. It was the foundation of family love that kept the fun in the air. Pool time and cranium were a couple of highlights.
It was the first time in 8 months I would see my dad. But, as hurt as I have felt over the family's breakup, these moments are reminders as to how precious life is. A healthy spirit will embrace forgiveness. I don't have to understand. I accept that. it was a beatiful sunday that we enjoyed to the fullest. My brother Doug, wife Ann and 2.5 yr old son Rowan flew in for the funeral and family gathering.
Rowan loved "air drying". He is one special and bright kid. With two gifted and wonderful parents, a darling kid is expressing great character.
Many special memories. Yes it was an unfortunate gathering, but we celebrated gradma's life to it's fullest - being with eachother.
Live, laugh and love like there is no tomorrow.
Peace, Julie
2 comments:
Sounds like a wonderful time together for family.
Some things in life we just don't understand......i think it takes a big person to accept that.
You are such a strong person in all that you do and who you are.
I wonder if you inherited some of that from your Grandma too.
Sorry for your loss. It is amazing how family can come together and put aside any baggage and focus on celebrating the life your grandma lived. It IS something to celebrate: her life, she got to experience her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was surrounded by her loved ones until the very end. I can't think of any better life to live.....
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