Grandma Cox's Passing

On April 29, 2009 my Grandma Cox passed away from Alzheimer's at the age of 85. The battle was long and hard. We knew the day would come when we would have to say goodbye but we were not fully prepared for the emotions or the pain that we felt...
Celeste, Jenny and I made the trip to North Carolina to say goodbye to Grandma and celebrate her life here on earth. It was wonderful to see friends and family that we hadn't seen for years. And to remember all the sweet memories we had together.
One of my fondest memories of my Grandma is when I played the piano for her. I was only 9 or 10. Whenever I played she would always praise me for a job well done, even if I had made a few mistakes. "Just play me the hymns sweetheart. That's all I want to hear..."
When my parents asked me to play the piano at her services I was a little hesitant. Because I haven't played the piano for years. But I didn't want to give up the opportunity to play for her one last time. I knew she would love the music no matter what it sounded like. In her eyes it would be beautiful. (Thanks Grandma for your encouragement and your love of music.)
All day Saturday we hung out together as a family. It was so comforting to feel of the love that everyone had for each other. Some of the family members I saw that day I hadn't seen in over 10 years. I forgot how truly loved I was....
My cousin put together this awe-inspiring video of our day together. Take the time to watch it if you can...

http://www.youtube.com/user/babyb353

Pick a star on the dark horizon
And follow the light

You'll come back
When it's over
No need to say good bye

Let your memories grow stronger and stronger
'Til they're before your eyes

You'll come back
When it's over
No need to say good bye