I am fairly certain that only our family could smile, giggle
and take joyous photos this holiday season...in a cemetery. Don’t judge.
Believe me when I tell you, those we were visiting would’ve
preferred it that way and I know for a fact they are beaming with pride.
I know for a fact
that Mommom Marna and Poppop Herb enjoyed hearing giggles and seeing smiles from these
two cuties…
I know for a fact that Aunt Susie appreciated that Bear stopped for a photo op on her gravestone…
I am blessed to have known the Groh & Lauver clan while
they were here on earth. It was some of
the best experiences of my life. So to
pay my respects for the kindness & warmth they shared with me over the last
two decades, before they passed, I had cemetery mounds designed by someone who
knew them. Today was the day I carved
out time in The Rohe Girls demanding schedule to celebrate their lives, and to
let them know that we still care and miss them every single day. I had hopes that they would feel the
connection with their grandchildren (and great-niece), as they were not afforded
an opportunity to meet Hannah & Natalie before passing on to the
afterlife. With the exception of Marna
& Hannah, they had four precious months together.
Not a day goes by
that I don’t forget to remind Hannah that she has Mommom Marna’s eyes &
baby-fine hair, her Poppop Herb’s hair color & eye brow musculature (is it
weird that I notice that?) and Aunt Susie’s love of girlie-girl style and knack
for drama. Their photos grace various frames
within our home and I am proud that Hannah can identify each of them. I intend to do the same for Natalie and I
can’t wait to see which characteristics she inherits.
I hope each and
every one of you are able to live in the moment this Christmas. Take a minute…step back…look at what you have
directly in front of you…treasure it.
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