Tonight I really wanted to write something cheerful, but nothing really came to my mind. Today was my grandmother's memorial; she passed away the Tuesday before last. Anyway, I wasn't able to go, and it's really preying on my mind. So, this is what I would do:
1. Give my father a huge hug. He's lost his mom, and I can think of few things worse than that. Dad isn't a very outwardly emotional person, but that doesn't mean that he still doesn't need hugs.
2. Hug Grandad. He lost his wife. He clearly needs some love as well, even if he doesn't realize it.
3. Take some time to myself to cry and pray. I still don't feel like I've had enough time to grieve. It still doesn't feel real since I'm on the other side of the country.
4. Say goodbye to Grandmum. It really, really hurts to know that I won't get to do that. She won't even have a grave because she's being cremated, and I really wish I had the chance to go and see her and say my goodbyes.
Anyway, sorry for a heavier topic, but it was necessary tonight.
-Laura
Hey Laura-
ReplyDeleteI can do at least two of those things for you. I can also deliver some good news- you will be able to, in a way, do the last one yourself. Although Grandmum has been cremated, Grandad doesn't want her ashes scattered to the wind. Instead, he says that they'll be buried in a urn, in some place with lots of flowers. We will be able to mourn at her grave in the future.