Godspeed, Ruth

The twins and Iver lost a grandmother this morning.  KLC was able to be with her and it was peaceful. For someone with as gentle a soul as Ruth, that makes me very glad.  I am firm believer that we are reunited with those that we love on the other side.  So while we will miss her very much, we look forward to seeing you again one day, Ruth.  Meanwhile, the kids as well as KLC and I will try to live life the way you wanted us to.

Life's Down Side

People get sick.  And people die.  That's part of life and every adult knows this -- even if we don't always want to face it.  Sometimes it just seems like some people are just taken far too early, no matter how much time we've had with them.

KLC's mom is in her final stages of her battle with breast cancer.  I don't use the word 'battle' lightly.  She has done everything she can to fight this terrible disease and be there for everyone, especially her kids and grandkids.  I can't imagine anyone being any braver than she has been, while maintaining her dignity and humor every step of the way.

It's hard because the twins know and love her so much, and Iver is just getting a chance to do the same. Thankfully, we were able to get down to PDX for a quick visit last weekend and it was great.  KLC's mom was able to see them swim at the hotel and watch them run around the park.  I try to be grateful for what we have had, but I just wish that the twins and Iver (and everyone else in her life) would have more time with her.

As things run their course in the upcoming days and weeks, I just want to say that we love you, Ruth.  We are sending you many, many love waves.

Here's a video of Ruth and Iver at Grant Park in Portland last month before we all set out for a few days on the Oregon coast: http://youtu.be/PtZwuL4wUKI