A very sad thing happened this morning, Bridget’s grandfather died. I heard it from Chad, and then from a message from Bridget herself. Words cannot possibly express how sorry I am for Bridget and her family. This is a horrible thing to have happen at any time but this close to Christmas is extra hard I feel because they will be forced to celebrate or put off celebrations this year in favor of mourning. It is a shocking reminder that we are all mortal and that our time here on earth is finite. I have been spending more time with my grandmother lately because of the running down of her own clock. I cannot begin to imagine how Bridget is feeling right now, but I hope she knows how much I love her and that if she needs anything just to call and I will help in any way I can. I saw this quote and it reminded me of something – “There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the only bridge is love, the only survival, the only meaning.” Thornton Wilder What it reminded me of, is that as long as we remember those that have gone before us, and we keep love in our hearts for them, then they are never truly gone for in love they are with us always. Love someone today for you do not know if it will be their last or yours. All my love and prayers go out to you, and your family, Bridget.