requiescat in pace

[aseariel]

my maternal grandfather died today. i have not seen him since he's been sick, so at least in my memory he is as he has always been: a sturdy man, practical but merry, who worked with his hands with all the humility and grace of one who does not know he is an artist, only that he wants to do something right, one whose laugh was loud and rich, and

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[boobshard]

sorry to hear that. hope you're alright.

[revdrsyn]

Oh, Lauren, I'm so sorry. I just read this. Pox on me for being such a bad brother and not checking in on you. At least you have good memories of him and he is at rest, outside a sick body, and you will see him again.

My maternal grandfather died on Christmas Day. It's always added a touch of sweetness to the day ever since.

Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noël! Fröhliches Weihnachten!