Grief

Thank you for all of the thoughtful comments about the future of knitting. 

My brother’s mother-in-law passed away last week, and yesterday we attended her wake and funeral.  I didn’t really know her, so my being there was in no way for my mourning, but completely for my sister-in-law and brother and their kids.  I became emotional at the sight of their grief; we probably all empathize with grief.  My niece, a lovely 19-year-old college sophomore, gave a eulogy for her grandmother.  I was moved by the sweetness of her comments, but also at the sight of her looking like an adult, dealing with adult emotions.  I was proud of her.  I know it is not easy to get up in front of a crowd when you are sad (I eulogized my Gram at her funeral).  She did it with grace and dignity, and I’m sure her comments were a comfort to those who knew and loved her grandmother.

There was a fun part of yesterday, but I wanted to post about this first.  And maybe finish another class’s papers.  Then I’ll show you some pictures.