by Alexander Felson
My world view and mental framework around the meaning of life shifted with Virginia Felson’s passing. I realized when I woke up to text messages of her death and my heart sank with the thought of never seeing her again, that my grandma embodied part of the actual structure of my world. Aspects of my personality and belief systems and my energy and attitude grew from sharing her way of life over summers and many visits.
I realized (or was reminded) that our reality and the meaning of life for each of us is bound to the people we share our time with on this planet. This realization gave me new cause and energy and reprioritized things in my mind, to ensure that I am an active community participant and that I work to renew friendships, share with family and create moments where we can all come together.
Part of my deepest awareness is bound to Virginia. Her persona and her way of life are embedded in my soul. She has bestowed her wisdom and a way of life where she maintained a wonderful inquisitive and spontaneous nature, a positive outlook and assertiveness for making the most of everyday moments, and a wisdom about life and pride.
I am so thankful to have shared my life with hers for all of these years.
The Felson Family 