My girlfriend's grandfather died today while at his lake house in northern Minnesota, he was in his 70's. In the two years that I had known him, he brought something to me that I was only able to truely recognize at this time, when it is far too late. He was quite possibly the funniest old guy that I've ever met, and always brought his love for life into any environment - transforming a stale situation into something to laugh about. He was such a good guy and will always be remembered as such.
But that's not really my point. His death, although sudden and unfair, has done us some good. As I held my girlfriend I was hit with such a powerful force, one of helplessness and understanding. In my grief I realized how brutal I can be, and even though this stems from a loss of my own family member - the absence of my father - it is still my responsibility. It reminded me how unimportant my resentment and gloom is, how selfish it is to be how I am sometimes, and how people can be to eachother.
I wish it didn't take something like this for me to open my eyes, and while I know this won't change much, I honestly hope a few of you can sit back and be grateful, generous and compassionate. It's still going to take some time for me to let go, but here we go...
Take care.
But that's not really my point. His death, although sudden and unfair, has done us some good. As I held my girlfriend I was hit with such a powerful force, one of helplessness and understanding. In my grief I realized how brutal I can be, and even though this stems from a loss of my own family member - the absence of my father - it is still my responsibility. It reminded me how unimportant my resentment and gloom is, how selfish it is to be how I am sometimes, and how people can be to eachother.
I wish it didn't take something like this for me to open my eyes, and while I know this won't change much, I honestly hope a few of you can sit back and be grateful, generous and compassionate. It's still going to take some time for me to let go, but here we go...
Take care.
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