Lynn

This weekend, my husband's family had a memorial service for his grandfather, who passed away five years ago.  It was so nice to hear stories and fond memories of him - he seems like a very amazing and tough person. 

I don't know if I have ever met anyone quite like him.  He was the kind of person that one can sit with for hours, saying nothing, and feel totally at peace.  The first time I met him, I was over at Evan's place, and was feeling nervous.  (Even though my in-laws are about as nice as two people can get, I always used to be nervous going over to their place before Evan and I got married - I guess I was concerned about making a good impression).  I remember sitting down in a chair next to him, having no idea who he was.  He said hello and made some joke, and I remember feeling instantly relaxed and content to be there.