as the cup tips and the ashes spill. Solemnly---she understands the importance of this moment. She never met her (Great-)Grandma Shirley, but she remembers her (Great-)Grandpa Roy vividly and she still sheds tears for him.
Her Grandma Beth holds back her little brother. He has had his turn as has little sis. The last cup is Peyton's responsibility. We say good-bye and then we pray.
Imperfect Prose on Thursdays
oh man..this one ripped me up...i lost my grandfather at an early age...it is a vivid memory for me...
ReplyDeleteWow...such a moment to capture in photo and words.
ReplyDeleteOh this one strikes so close to home -- just back from a trip with my boys to visit my mother-in-law for the last time, as she eases into her final days. Beautiful photo and words. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteoh, so dear. poor sweetie, to have to already face the hard truth about loss. but maybe she'll see the glimmer of hope that there is such a deep place in her heart for her family. beautifully written. thanks for stopping by Events by Design!
ReplyDeleteSo touching. What a priceless moment--and one she will never forget!
ReplyDeleteBeth, this is so moving in its simple grace. One of the best things you've done. So much beneath these few words and this one photo. Your mom and dad must be smiling over this tribute, this family love.
ReplyDeleteSuch a poignant moment you have captured and shared with us. The slight movement in her hand [or perhaps it is reflection] is story in itself.
ReplyDeletethis one its close as we almost lost grandma this week (my sons great grandma).very moving
ReplyDeletei just lost my grandmother, beth... and years ago, my other grandmother, whose ashes we stored in an urn... you spoke to many through this, and i thank you. death--so breaking, so mysterious, so moving. a topic i'll be touching on next week. love to you. e.
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