As we laid our grandmother to rest today, the vog lifted and the skies cleared. My grandmother was finally resting in peace and now she can join her husband forever. As unexpected and as sad as her passing has been, I am constantly reminded of that dream I had the night before she went into the hospital. I do believe it was my grandfather that wanted to send a message letting me know that she is going to be alright.
Funerals here in Hawaii, often bring forth a wealth of donuts, pastries, and an endless amount of food to be eaten. I stayed away from the donuts and pastries. That really wasn't a challenge. I don't crave those types of things anymore. Luckily, our parents opted for the restaurant route instead of a gathering at the home with a huge pot luck going on. I was happy to have found an Grilled Citrus Ahi in Miso Vinaigrette on the menu and jumped at it immediately. It was delicious and as I sat down with my grandmother and aunt, I learned a lot from them and enjoyed our conversation.
After we dropped my grandmother and aunt off at the airport and said our "goodbyes," we ventured back to the gravesite and said our final goodbye to our grandmother.
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