Hey Pete,

I am sorry for your lose. I too was born on my grandfather's birthday, and my son was born on mine. Every birthday I have I still share with my grandfather and then I was blessed to have my son share that too. Don't beat yourself up over this, please, your Nana knows more than anyone at that funeral home what you had to go through on that day. She wouldn't want you to suffer in anguish and pain you have enough of that going on. Write a letter, or have your own little peace offering with Nana, but I tell you she knows. Just let it go, and by all means be good to yourself, that is what your Nana would want. In my opinion, funerals are to pay respect and emotional support for the family, YOU are the family, and no one even called as to why you were not able to show? How about a phone call to support you and possibly even pick you up to attend. I am so sorry your family did not help you get through this. They just don't get it, but don't get angry with them, for they know not what they do, pray for them that they never experience your pain. God Bless you my friend,

Jeanie