Life

Well, my grandfather passed away yesterday and it got me thinking about both him and life, or death I guess. As this blog is not about my life and more about what I think, we'll leave the emotional part out of it. My grandfather was going to be 82, had lived a very full, successful life and raised 3 kids who all went on to be successful and raise more kids that have gone on to be successful. He did a damn good job of living. So when I think about why a person should be sad in a situation like this I can only think of 2 reasons. 1. his wife (my grandmother) doesn't have his support there in here life anymore and 2. His family and friends don't have the pleasure of enjoying his company any longer. The second reason to be sad is really a selfish one so I have come to the conclusion that people should not be sad for that reason. The only reason to feel bad is to feel sorry for his wife. Otherwise is passing should just be a celebration for life. He experienced exactly what life was intended to be, he grew up, lived his life and in doing so helped others live their lives, and then when he was finished, he left. There are times when people lives are cut short and unexpectedly ended before that person is finished, and those are the times to be sad for that person. Otherwise, appreciate the excellent example of living a person leaves behind. Mourning someone who has passed when they were ready to pass and had done all that they wished to do(and done it well) is silly and misdirected emotion. So I say goodbye to my grandfather with thanks. Thanks that his life was not ended in its prime, thanks that because of him I have a wonderful father who has raised me and loved me better than anyone could, and because of him I have fond memories of a grandfather who loved his wife, children, and grandchildren with all of his heart. Thank you for living Papa, and have a good time wherever people go when they pass.