Sunset for Grandpa
The end of last year signaled grief to my father’s side of the family when a grand uncle passed away. We were able to visit him a few days before he breathed his last and it was a bittersweet memory that he still recognized me, disoriented though he was.
This sunset photo (I made it grainy in texture) was taken when we were on our way home from that visit:
Here is the photo without the grainy texture.
We went back a few days after for his wake but we just stayed for some time since we had to travel back home. It was good to see relatives even if the circumstances were sad. Spending some time with them, albeit it was a very short time made me realize how much I have been amiss on what is happening with them.
I didn’t know that a cousin is pregnant (again! so I have to remind her to take prenatal vitamins and go for a regular check-up). I didn’t know that some cousins are already overseas. I didn’t know that another one based overseas has gotten married.
I really wish I could turn back the clock and do some changes but that would be too much wishful thinking.
that is a cool take on the theme. great processing on the image. happy weekend.
That’s the reason I appreciate life a lot. Stay happy, be happy and live happily at all times.
I can certainly relate to this sunset, and this made me miss my Grandpa…
I’m sorry for your loss. But I’m glad you were able to reconnect with your family at least. I’m sure it helped ease some of the pain of the moment. That is a beautiful sunset.
What a great idea for the memorial theme and a beautiful shot. One thing I’ve loved about gatherings of my extended family for funerals is that we always end up having good visits with lots of laughter as well as tears. Funeral visits can be a good time to catch up and there isn’t anything wrong with that at all.