I'm home

So I went to Calgary and came back. It was an experience that I hope I don't have to repeat for quite sometime. It was good for some closure, but there were times that I still expected to see gramma coming around the corner in their house. I am glad I could be there for grampa. He seems to be getting on alright, but seems a little lost without the woman who was his wife for almost 59 years. There were a lot of tears shed, a lot of hugs and words of comfort, but I am glad I went. I am so thankful that Robin and I were able to fly out rather than drive. I think that it would have been pretty hard spending 7 hours in a car to get there, the 50 minute flight was much nicer. The service was nice and brief, and the visiting time after was rather difficult. I just kind of wanted to hide in a corner and cry by myself rather than being surrounded by people that I hardly knew or hadn't seen in 5-8 years.

It sounds like grampa is taking some steps to stay in the house which doesn't surprise me. He is talking about getting a microwave, and I think he would do well with a toaster oven. My grandparents are incredibly lucky to have very kind and caring neighbours. On Friday after the funeral and reception their neighbour cooked us all an amazing supper that was appreciated so very much. I feel better knowing that they are right next door and can check in on him from time to time. It was hard leaving today...I have never seen my grandpa cry, until now, and I am glad that he is able to get that emotion out, but it made it hard to leave today. I am a little worried about when my parents leave (they are staying for another week, until after thanksgiving). I think that it has been really good for grampa to have so much company but I think it will hit him pretty hard when everyone goes home. Please continue to pray for him and the rest of my family as this has been quite difficult for all of us.