Each year we plan our family vacation for the month of August. I really like waiting until the end of the summer season, its something to look forward to and I like having "mini" vacations throughout the summer. For me, that entails craft festivals, backpacking and music. Then at the end of summer we have a week of relaxation and fun. I have spent the last two nights, totaling 10 hours, searching for beach accommodations. I typically never invest this much time to vacation planning but this year is going to be a bit different. We are taking my soon to be 92 year old grandmother!
I can't say this hasn't been met without trepidation from my mom but after a little discussion I think she's comes to terms with the situation. I think we all know this is the last worldly trip she will ever go on and I also know nothing would make her happier than to spend an entire week with her family. Of course, I don't want anything to happen to her but I can also say if she left this world during or shortly after this trip it will have been one of the happiest moments in her life.
Maybe we should think of things in those terms. Is what I'm doing today making me truly happy? If this was my last week or day can I say I spent it wisely?
This is such a great plan and I believe that your grandmother will love her adventure with all of you. Your ending questions are worth meditating on daily (perhaps while walking a backyard labyrinth). :)
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