I've posted many of this week's small parts after the fact. Like post-dated checks. If you are reading them after-the-fact, you'd never know, but if you are a devoted Small Parts reader, I thought I owed you an explanation.
Chris's grandfather "Pap Kauffman" passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008. Chris was very close to his grandfather, and his passing has affected him greatly this week.
When the time came to let the kids know, Chris was about to tell them, but he broke down, and the words could not come. He asked me to tell them.
Karenna, understanding the seriousness of the sad news and aware of its impact on her dad, walked over and began to console him, "Daddy, it's okay."
She continued, "It's not Pap's fault... it was his heart's."
We will miss you, Pap.
Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hate even saying that, it sounds so generic, but I really am. My heart broke reading that!