I decided last minute to sign the speech at my Grandfather’s celebration of life.
I worked on the speech for months, but the translation isn’t as smooth in sign language.
Felt right.
My grandfather and I both struggled to communicate and connect in our hearing families. We both have a complicated relationship to English…to access.
Feels vulnerable to share this moment. But as always, it feels real.
I wonder what might resonate with some of you.
To the endless cycles of love and loss.
I love you, always, Grandpa.