it's hard to not kick yourself over and over (and over) for all those times you didn't just stop in to say hi.
it stinks when you think of questions you want to ask when they are unable to answer.
it's wonderful to see so much family in one room enjoying each others company. it's sad that it takes the end of a life to bring so many people to that room.
it's hard to watch someone you love slowly fade. but i'm so thankful for ample opportunity to say good-bye.
i'm grateful for photos and their ability to forever freeze memories in time. we will reach a point that we will have to stop making new memories, but we will never have to forget the old ones.
i will never forget the day i stopped by, even though i just wanted to go home. he said 'ich liebe dich.' i knew that meant 'i love you.' i get to hold onto that forever.
i'm thankful for the opportunity to hold his hand as he sleeps. maybe he didn't even know i was there. but i did.
Russell Burkhart, you've been a stubborn old man since the moment I met you, but you've always been my Grandpa... and you've been a pretty great one! It's been tough to see you fight these last few days, but I know a stubborn man doesn't go down without a fight!! I hope you feel the love that surrounds you each and everyday and I hope you feel the prayers that are sent up on your behalf. I love you, Grandpa. I always will.
