Ouma Andre's funeral

We attended a funeral service in memory of Andre, my mother-in-law. Through the grace of God I considered how perfect her life was for her: full of compassion and in service of her fellow human being. I realized why I loved her: because there is so much of her in my wife that I adore. She lived a life that was absolutely true to who she was. I considered the challenges of living an authentic life - one is given only one chance. Which is why there was something special about having my grandson (her oldest grandchild) there. His life is still to be lived: a clean slate with so much potential.