38. Funny How Time Slips Away
Well, here we are. A day we all knew would come, but a day we never wanted to imagine. My mom said it best when she commented that it is fitting that Gram died on a sunny Valentine’s Day. She brought so much sunshine and love into our lives it would make sense she’d leave us on a day that celebrates love. Nevertheless, from here on out, we will navigate our lives without Grandma Rose. It is the end of an era for us all. We have lost our last remaining grandparent or parent. Some of the last ties to our youth are now gone. Knowing Gram was out there always seemed to bring a sense of comfort and made it easier to hang on to parts of our past that seem dimmer every passing year. I have said it before, but when people die it is easy to sanctify them. Ignore all faults and put them on a pedestal. We all know that it is disingenuous, but we do it anyway. But... Gram was special. After the heart attack a few months back I began to reflect on my memories of her and I found myself smiling
