Today, my son told new stories. We, as a large extended family, discussed the new baby that’s on the way from one of our kin. One of my nieces drove my car, with me in the passenger seat giving instructions. One of my cousins asked my advice about buying his first house.
All this growth! And it happened at the cemetery, as we were there together to honor our departed.
Because that’s part of it all. The milestones and growth, the joy and accomplishment. Saying goodbye is part of it.
We say goodbye together.