This weekend wasn't as dreadful as it could have been. I am still saddened by the frailty of my grandparents and the constant reminders of mortality, but I am so thankful for the opportunity to see family and be able to provide any kind of help. My sister and I spent our three days in Portland doing some mundane tasks in preparation for the grandparents big move. We packed boxes, sorted through photo albums, and paved the way for the visitors who will follow. My grandma showed such strength through most of our visit, helping us divide up her possessions and taking care of papa. For a woman of 4'11", she demonstrates more strength than most people twice her size and half her age! I can only imagine how difficult it is to grow old and face situations such as this where life begins to slip away. My grandparents have been married for 66 (!!!!!!!!) years, and still share a love as sweet as newlyweds. To see how their union will one day be broken by the one vow allowed by God, is heartbreaking. If only we could all have a love like that.
It was such a joy to see them and visit for more time than we've had in years. Seeing my cousins Josh, Jenn and "baby" Sydney was so wonderful! Josh is the cousin closest to my age and has always been fun to hangout with. Seeing him as a new daddy is awesome! Jenn is a great mom and has been an amazing granddaughter to my grandparents. Sydney is as sweet as she can be with big blue eyes, a dimpled chin, and cheeks that go on for days. I can only hope that we will see them more once grandma and papa have relocated to San Diego!
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