We were expecting it, yet, we didn't expect it. Can you really expect that your Grandpa - who has fought so well for his live the last 87 years - would stop fighting when you were sitting by his feet talking to the family in the room?
Nope.
I went to work today - weird day at school. I told my students hoping they would be more compassionate and they were - for the most part. I don't want to go back tomorrow, but the three days I get I took Wednesday through Friday as the funeral is Friday.
I don't really have a lot to say about this. I loved him. He was a great positive male role model growing up. He fed me an endless supply of fruit from his gardens. And Pumpkin Pie.
It is because of my Grandpa's wonderful pie making skills that I LOVE Pumpkin Pie - until every other family member decided they would make me pumpkin pie for every occasion... His was still the best.
Rest In Peace Grandpa. You loved and you were loved.
