My parents are both still alive, in their early 70s. My grandmother, however, died 25 years ago, and I have never felt any emotion at all, except vague relief and the hope that now there would be family peace. There wasn't, of course, since the legacy lives on in my father's alcoholism and my mother's bitterness. Sadly, my experience suggests to me that I'll feel only relief at their passing, too.
Tromboneliness, it's good to hear an update and the positive things going on. I play a bit of guitar, too, and recently picked up a new musical toy that I'll be writing some music on!
