The once close-knit family that once upon a time‒ did everything together, is no longer so close. Many have moved away, others have moved away from their families, some have divorced, as in the case of my grandfather Earl‒ he remarried. Despite the trials of cancer and death, it has brought my family closer, only making us stronger. “Our trials, our pain and our suffering develop us.” - Orison Swett Marden. My family could have been upset about cancer forever but it wouldn't have gotten us anywhere, they are definitely in a better place now and are no longer in pain. Physically he left us that day, but spiritually he will be with us for a