Just as life seems to be rolling along and going great overall, we get thrown a curve-ball. Trenton's daddy called me last night a little after 10pm to let me know that he had just heard from his mom that his dad had passed away. He wasn't even home yet, but wanted me to know and I guess needed to know that Trenton was okay. I can completely understand that. We agreed to tell Trenton together and did so this evening. It was a heart breaking experience. Trenton has a luxury that most kids don't... both sets of grandparents live in Cary. He knows them both extremely well... this was his first grandparent loss.
As much as Curtis and I may have fussed and fought over the years, it was still quite difficult to see him cry. It was however very comforting to know that through it all, he seems to be geniunely concerned about Trenton's best interest and doesn't want Trenton stuck in a situation where he is around complete sadness. If it comes to that, he wants me to come get him....
I am at a loss for words... and its been a bit harder than I imagined. This man was my father-in-law for 10 years and I did love him quite a bit. He is most definitely in a better place and went peacefully and with no pain. Those are very important things to his family....
Either way, this will be a difficult weekend for all involved. My thoughts and prayers are with Trenton, Curtis and the entire family... and I am especially praying for the safe trip home from Iraq for Ian... his family needs him right now ~
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hoping all is well...
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