One of my closest cousins lost his dad a few months ago, and his burial took place yesterday. I had to dedicate this entire week to him because he is someone I genuinely hold close to my heart, and I wanted to be there to give him all the support he needed during this difficult time.
Beyond the burial, I also had the opportunity to reconnect and bond with other family members. It was beautiful spending time together, sharing laughs and creating memories, although I wish we had all gathered under better circumstances.
It's been a really stressful and exhausting week, but regardless, I'm grateful everything went successfully. Sometimes, showing up for the people we love is one of the most important things we can do.