people from the past

i went to the funeral home with my parents tonight. long ago my mom used to babysit for three boys. we got to be really close with their whole family. their grandfather passed away this week. i hadn't seen them since 2005. all three boys are so grown up now, and it is just crazy and bizarre. they are all tall & gorgeous and brilliant & successful, and i am just SO proud of them. even tho the circumstances sucked, it was really great to see them all.

some people come into your life and they just become your family, regardless of actual relation. they will always be truly special to me.

(god, i wish i had better words)