Winter 2012 and 2013

02.16.13

Kelly circa 1966 (???)

My dad has been getting many of his slides scanned over the last year and he let me download the CD's while I was in Utah in December. This picture of my cousin Kelly has kept popping into my mind lately. She is five or six here. I haven't seen her since I was about 17. No... we are not a close family.

I woke up this morning with an image of my grandfather Francis hugging a small child. It made me feel warm and I smiled. Remembering how wonderful he was. He died in 1979.

Then I remember that today is my Uncle Steve's memorial service in Calif. I felt puzzled though, because Uncle Steve is from my dad's family and Grandpa Francis is my mom's dad. There was this "that doesn't make sense" feeling.

A few hours ago, I learned that Kelly has passed away. This picture came to mind. My grandfather and the hug came to mind. I smiled. I felt a lot of love, with sadness underneath. I felt peace. I knew that Kelly was being received Home by the family. I believe she is having a joyous time.

I am so tired of people dying....

kelly