The privilege of attending my granddaughter's Christmas pageant this morning was sweet. My seat was not far from where my youngest was baptized, by me, on my birthday a few years ago and now she was an angel in the story. It was apparent that they were glad I was there and I try my best to represent all of their grandparents, two in New Jersey and Joanne...... Of course the presence of absence was profound even while I had the privilege of presence. So there is both joy and grief and so very often they come together.
Takk for alt,
Al
PS The quotes below tell the truth.
A family is like a body. When a family loses a loved one, it is as if they have lost one of their limbs. The contribution that was made by the family member that was lost can never be replaced. That person is gone. What that person has brought to the family is gone. It is important for the family to take time to grieve for this loss. Doing so is a matter of respect for the relative that has passed. It is also a step that the family must take to acknowledge its loss. If we do not take the time to honor the lost relative, it is as if we are saying that they didn't matter to us.
Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poems/death/grief/
Carolyn F.
some say they understand
been there, seen it, all first hand
but how could they possibly feel what I do?
for they never even knew you
because you were one in a million
one of those shining stars
that's why I feel so troubled
with deep and wounded scars
Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/grieving-for-a-loved-one
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