Many years ago my grandmother died quite suddenly and too young right before Thanksgiving. Just to spite her ex on the anniversary of his birth. 😉Yesterday was my grandfather’s birthday and he’s also no longer with us. Setting the table didn’t quite feel the same when it was for 6 and not 20. The one thing grief has taught me is that you have to steal joy in this life, it’s never guaranteed. 
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Thank you for sharing this, it resonates through me.