Dad met me at the door with the words, We have a lot to do. We had a nice lunch thanks to a local farm stand, and then set about straightening out a number of issues. Later Mom and I took down the Christmas tree. She kept smiling at me and was sad when I said I had to go. What graceful moments in life--the opportunity to be with my parents, still learn from their fortitude and values, and help them too. These are the moments that make life rich.