For Grandma

When I came home yesterday, I found flowers on my coffee table sent from my team at work for condolences. Then, at work this morning, they sent me the attached slideshow. They chipped in to make a donation to one of my favorite charities in Grandma's honor (thank you Nate, for telling them about Watsi.org). 5 kids will get special medical attention in her name.

Then I came home today and found a package with this wreath, from another team at work, also for our loss. It's 4 herbs that will last for a year. I'm so grateful and overwhelmed with how much support I've received at work and from friends and family all around.

I have been thinking about this weekend a lot the last couple days. It was stressful and extremely sad, but I think everything turned out for the best. Sam was right - it was the universe's way of giving her memorial justice. If a pastor came, we would not have shared those personal stories and read the Bible passages that she loved. I can't think of a better way to honor Grandma and say goodbye than by each of us sharing our memories. Before I was upset that we didn't get to see her in person one last time, but now I feel at peace.

I shared this picture with my team to say thank you for the generous donation. They said Grandpa looks like a Korean James Dean.