Today was ash wednesday and I had the day off so I was able to go to mass. My husband would always go to the Old Placita Church in Los Angeles for ashes.I went to noon mass and the children from the catholic school were there also. It was beautiful hearing them sing the mass. I miss my grandkids too. Just months before my husband passed away my ex daughter in law moved her and my grand kids to Washington (I live in California), I talk to them on the phone often but I miss them so much. Last summer after my husband passed away they came to california and spent two weeks with me. At first it was bitter sweet because their mom deceided not to tell them about grandpa until they got here so I could tell them. They are very little 3,5 & 7. The seven year old was very close to my husband but he is very wise. He didn't seem really surprized and he told me now my grandpa can visit me in Washington when ever he wants to.