on Death

Death... it's inevitable.

We celebrated the life of our grandmother who lived till 97. How many great people can make it to this age? As much as i would have wanted to cry, I smiled. Not because i am callous to the loss of life but:

I am happy for her long life. she had witnessed generations go past her and it gave her happy and sad memories.
I am happy that she would finally rest. The tired and weary traveler had accomplished all she wanted for her family.
I am happy that we were all able to share time with her. Her wisdom had guided all those who chose to listen.
I am happy she brought us together. Even in the end she has found a way to bring our family closer with one another.

I will be working with family now to make sure that all her efforts to bring us together will never be in vain.