Hard to Say Goodbye

This past week we lost a dear family member, my father-in-law.  As you can imagine, it has been a difficult week for our family.  What has made it easier, however, is my special needs son.  Because of his medical situation, he doesn’t understand that Grandpa is gone, and that he will never see him again.  During the funeral planning and funeral, he remained his normal, happy self.  Although it may sound absurd, this is one of those times I’m glad I have a special needs child.  He was spared the pain of having to deal with the loss of a loved one.  Thank God for small blessings.