Day 1194 Gratitude
Weddings and funerals have a way of bringing family together like no other events. We’d all agree weddings are much better, but here we were, saying our goodbyes to Tim’s brother, many of us wearing his favorite sports team gear in his honor. Yes—he would have loved this. Not everyone was willing, of course; the Jets fans refused to let Patriots clothing touch their skin, something Tom would have respected! I’m not a football fan at all, but I borrowed something for the day and went with it. The day was filled with speeches, stories, and toasts to a life well lived and to a man known for his smile, kindness, and questionable taste in music (although he and I could have shared a playlist). My heart breaks for my sister-in-law, whose daily life will never be the same. Family and friends become essential during times like these; hard moments require a lot of love. Tom always said he didn’t want people to be sad when he died—he wanted them to celebrate. And so we did. Tim, on the o...
