Sudden Travel

One of my grandmothers died last week.  We quickly cobbled together travel plans and have spent the past week in South Dakota and Wyoming attending the funeral and visiting relatives. 

I'm glad we came. She had some undetermined degenerative neurological issues to the degree that she couldn't remember who I was two summers ago. So while I emotionally had said goodbye over a year ago, it was good to come and officially recognize her passing and connect with family.  

Before coming to Spearfish, SD to attend the funeral, we spent a few days in Sheridan, WY to visit my other grandmother.  She is doing well, seems healthy for someone over 80 years young: moving around reasonably well and full of questions, opinions, stories and admiration for her great-grandkids. 

I consider myself blessed.  How many people are so fortunate to live almost 40 years old with the delightful company of 2 grandmothers?  Assuming I share those long-lived genes of theirs, I hope I ripen to the sweetness of wise perspective and loving acceptance they both have showered upon me in recent years.