Live from Lyngby

Yesterday I received word that my grandfather had passed away two days ago. He has been battling with Alzheimer's for awhile now and from what I had been hearing from home it actually is somewhat of a blessing (if such a thing can really be said). There is so much to be said but it is often difficult to find the right words. I have so many great memories and having been out of daily contact with most of my family for close to four months now things won't actually be so different for me right now. I know exactly when it will hit me though. The first day I make it down to the beach this year when he's not sitting there. That is when I'll realize it.

Do keep him in your prayers for me and I know he's gone on to a better place and he'll finally get to see his son again. He's been waiting almost twenty years for that.

Right now I have to focus on exams, which sucks. I wish I had nothing to do and could simply grieve properly. I have 2 exams and 2 projects to do over the next 2 weeks and they will be the sole determinant as to whether I pass or fail the courses or get high enough marks to be accepted back in the States. I finally finished one of the projects about 99% this morning so I can focus on studying. Still news like this tends to focus one's attention on the things that are more important in life. It makes it hard to worry about studying and exams and such. It makes you miss your family and friends more than ever.