Thankful

I can't believe that a week ago we were just getting to Indiana. We had a whirlwind visit and then headed back on Saturday. It was an emotional visit, but a good time as well. Mostly it was good. I can't believe that all the grandchildren were able to make it at the same time. Maybe everyone else had already made plans to come for Thanksgiving. For us it was a last minute decision. But one I'm glad we made.

We got to visit with everyone. Played games. Ate. Regular Thanksgiving stuff. We also got a chance to visit with Grandma M. with just our family for about an hour. It is hard to believe that she is so sick, when she is still so much herself. We talked about education (in a broad sense) and she questioned each of the kids about their plans for the future. E went over the specifics of her illness with us and she was very matter-of-fact about it all.

I think a sign of a life well lived is that the person isn't afraid to die. There aren't any (or many) regrets. There aren't things to put right. It is comforting to see this in Grandma M. There were a lot of issues in my life that she helped to put into perspective and correct as much as they could be. She has also been a role model in various aspects of my life. As a wife, mother, and teacher. She has shared quite a bit of helpful advice over the years.

Just one of the many blessings I am thankful for this year.