A Day of Rememberence

My grandmother died six years ago today. I was in physical therapy after just having torn my ACL when she died. I was prepared for her to die on my birthday, so I had already decided that her death day would be a celebration of her life rather than her death. So, today I celebrate her life. And I specifically remember the last time I sat with her on her own coach in California (before she moved) and she and I went through photo albums and she told me story after story. She and I had never had a moment like that. I felt closer to her than I had ever been. And that is the memory I choose to remember every January 24th.

And today, Sandra is at her grandfather's funeral. My thoughts go out to her. And I urge her to use this day too to celebrate his life and remember all of the wonderful memories of his life! My deepest condolences, Sandra.