Two weeks ago today my grandfather Yutzy passed away. He was the first of my four grandparents to go so it was a new/tough experience for our immediate family. Deaths seem to bring about much reflection, both regarding the person's life and their legacy and also reflection on one's own life.
I caught a flight out on a Friday for the weekend near Columbus, OH. Almost the entire extended family was there for the viewing and later the funeral on Sunday. It was a good time to seem the extended family again, despite the circumstances. And also a chance to meet people in real life that I've either never met or have only recently interacted via email.
It was also the weekend before I was scheduled to start work, and it actually worked out well. I caught a flight back on Sunday evening and got back in time for NEO. Not the ideal situation as I didn't feel mentally ready to go to work, but perhaps helpful in the process.
Posted by Jeremy Showalter at August 23, 2006 12:31 PMSorry to hear that. May his soul rest in peace.
Posted by: Forrest Gump at August 23, 2006 12:41 PMHow is your mom doing?
Posted by: Jacob at August 27, 2006 09:08 PM