Dena's grandfather died on Sunday, July 19 of natural causes. He simply slumped over while eating breakfast (as Dena's mom said, "he died doing what he loved").
The minister gave a brief yet moving sermon about the trials that Grandpa faced, not the least of which involved giving up a job at a large company. He moved to the different job so as to be a better caregiver for his wife, whose battle with multiple sclerosis put her in his care for 39 years. As she lost her mobility and eyesight, he cooked, cleaned, and cared for her without complaint.
It left me thinking how a legacy is built in more ways than just through child-rearing. Those we leave behind, taught by the way we live in the face of adversity, go on to inspire the next generation. Each day we have the choice to build anew.
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