Bittersweet
The theme for my dorm floor this year is “Bittersweet”. My RA has chosen this theme based on a book she read recently that focused on rejoicing in the good times of life, and learning from the hard times while looking for the redemption that can happen through each. Bittersweet has seemed to be the theme of my life recently, as well. Last year around this time my grandpa, who was a spiritual patriarch in my family, passed away suddenly, and about three weeks later my grandma followed him. Although my grandma had been ill for quite some time, it was still difficult to see her go, especially so soon after losing grandpa. This year, coming upon the anniversary of these events, I was feeling very fragile. I have never been one to cry very easily, especially in front of other people, but during this time I wept almost uncontrollably at times. Then I would feel guilty because I should have moved on by now, right? My grandparents are rejoicing in Heaven where they’ve wanted to be for s...