My Grandfather passed away this morning -- it was about 4 years ago he succumbed to dementia. A tragic way to go - but - he was not with himself, let alone his family for that time. I loved him more then just about anything else in this world. I owe him my life several times over -- there were those inevitable flaws and graces in those efforts; but unlike many -- he'd make the effort. Reflecting upon my memories of him; it was survival was his highest priority in his life.

Actually, he had 9 Grandchildren, and 6 Great-Grandchildren (with one more to come), despite what is written below his profile image here...