If you haven't seen/heard this video, you will be blessed. If you have, it's worth listening to it again. It's incredible!
Like many, Amazing Grace is one of my all time favorites. The story behind it is wonderful, but it also has a special meaning to me. When my grandfather was dying of lung cancer, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren (all 50 of us!), were gathered around his bed singing hymns. We finished singing Amazing Grace...at the very same time my tata took his last breath. We were heart broken, and he was at peace. It was a beautiful, difficult time. Beautiful because he was at home surrounded by his family that loved him so very much. Beautiful because he knew he was rich. Not rich in world's eyes with possessions, but rich with love. He was our patriarch. We buried him the week of Thanksgiving, 12 years ago. My nana joined him in heaven two years later. We were blessed to have her that long. Because when he left, he took her heart with him. She was crushed. They would have celebrated their 54 anniversary that Dec. She was lonely, but never alone. My dad and the rest of the family made up a schedule so that she would never have to stay alone at night. They did this for two years. That is love! It was an amazing close family. The kind I want for mine. I get very nostalgic and miss them especially during the holidays. Their home was 'always' filled with love, laughter, (good food!) and wonderful memories. I didn't know my mom's parents, they passed away when I was little. But I do know, my nana and tata made up for both sets. I only wish that my kids could have known them. One day, they will!
In memory of my nana and tata, Antonio and Sofia Romero....and God's Amazing Grace!
Four Tenors (Il Divo) singing inside the Coliseum in Rome .
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