Tragic Comedy

I went home this weekend for my nephew Jakes graduation party. Every time I go home it is a whirlwind of activity trying to see everyone and spend time with them. I was put up by my parents when I went home.
Every time I see them I am more amazed. They are in their 70′s and are helping to pick up tables for the party, helping with the set up, and many other things. It is very hard to imagine them getting up in age. It makes me value the time that I do spend with them even more.
I am also amazed at the relationships that they have with their grand kids. I love my grandparents but I don’t think I was ever as close with them as my nieces and nephews are with my parents. They take them to practices when my sisters can’t. They are at game, recitals, and multiple other events showing their support and love for them. They are spending as much time and imparting as much wisdom to them as they can. Much like they did to my brothers and sisters. At a time when they can brush it off as being older or tired, they offer no such excuse. They are there for them and us. End of question. I wish I told them more how much I appreciate them. I hope that I can be half the uncle to my nieces and nephews as they are grandparents.