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I love this picture. They both look so happy.
Who's driving the boat though?
Friday, October 10, 2008
Grandma Record
Well, this past week has brought many emotions, thoughts & blessings. Craig's grandma Millie passed away suddenly on Sunday. She was pretty healthy & doing fine, but had a massive stroke. She has been without her husband for 8 years now & she missed him terribly. I know she is so happy to be with him right now. So, we have had a houseful of family at our house since Sunday night. The viewing went great. I barely shed a tear. She looked wonderful (except she would NOT have chosen that lipstick!-LOL) Then the funeral...I really didn't think it would be that difficult, but it was. No matter how much I thought of how happy she is & where she is now, I just cried. Craig's father spoke at the service & that really made me emotional. He talked about Craig's brother- John (who had committed suicide 9 years ago) & that really got to me. He mentioned how grandma is taking care of John now until he can. It was sad to think she is gone, but she is so happy. We walked over to John's grave after the service at the cemetary. I hadn't been there since his death. That was really hard for me to do. We all miss him so much. He was only 26. Having family around all week (some we hadn't seen in many years) was great. It was like we were planning a big party for grandma. Some nights we had 25 people at our house for dinner, but it was just so fun. I loved getting to know everyone better & building those relationships. It's sad that it only seems to happen when something like this happens. We need to try better to keep in touch. It helped me realize that at any moment any of these people could be taken from us, life is so short. It's made me appreciate those I have around me & not take it for granted. Grandma lived 45 minutes from us & we didn't get over to see her nearly enough. I'm feeling really bad about that. She was all alone in that big house by herself. That makes me sad. I still have my grandmas. One in Orem & one in Oregon. I need to write them & send them pictures. I am so grateful for a loving family. I am so blessed. We love you grandma & miss you already.
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3 comments:
Lisa, My deepest sympathy to you and your family! I loved what you wrote about crying because you were thinking of where she is now. That is a happy thought. I loved the photo too! Thanks for the reminder to be closer to each other too, I really needed that!
I love you so much! Give Craig and the kids a big hug and hello from Aunt Michelle!
Lisa,
Im so sorry to hear what you and your family are going through. death brings a roller coaster of emotions. Happiness for those who have passed on and reget for the time we didnt spend with them. Ive been having a really hard time lately missing my mom. Thanksgiving day will be her year mark of her death. I try to remember how happy she is and that helps a little. Sorry for the pain your feeling!
Lisa, I am sorry to hear about your grandma. It is so hard to not think about how sad we are to lose them, and how much we will miss them, even though we know where they are and that they are with their loved ones, it is still very hard. I am sorry.
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