This afternoon, Adam's grandmother passed away. Adam and his aunt arrived at the hospital during her final moments.... I know they are both very upset that they didn't get to spend some additional time with her before she passed away. Thank goodness, she wasn't in any pain and went peacefully.
I'm glad Adam decided to take the afternoon off from work to be with his family. Originally, I was going to be the one to ferry his aunt (who lives in Texas) from the Philly airport to the Lancaster hospital. After the long road taken to reconnect with his father a few years ago, I'm glad he can be there today to support him through this difficult time. And its especially nice that he (and I) had the opportunity to get to know his grandmother over the past few years.... She was quite a lady!
I consider us so fortunate to have been able to spend a weekend with them in Avalon during their annual Jersey-shore vacation last month. Unfortunately, I didn't take any photos while we were down there, which is very unlike me! This photo (below) is actully from last year. (That's a chip in her hand, not a ciggie - I caught her during snack time, doesn't it look like a caught her smokin' a butt?).
Eleanor you will be missed!
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