Goodbye to a Generation

 Greetings from Pennsylvania.  

Today will be a mixture of happiness and grief. This morning we are heading to my Great Aunt Ethel's funeral.  She lived to see 101 and passed away peacefully.  In the end, that is all anybody could want.

Although  not unexpected, her passing has left a giant void in our extended family. Aunt Ethel was the last of a generation, the final sibling of the trio that formed our extended family.  With her passing a generation has become a memory. It is hard to say goodbye.

After the funeral we are headed to the World WaR II weekend.  This is Robby's favorite event of the year. It was canceled last year so he is especially excited for the event. 

It can't help but feel struck by the irony.  This morning we are saying goodbye to the last of the generation in our family and then we are celebrating the same generation throughout the weekend at the event.