Monday, May 30, 2011

Sadness

My grandmother died this weekend. We knew it was coming, her battle with lung cancer has been a long and hard one on her. I'm grateful her suffering is over, but I will miss her every day and love her more than I got a chance to tell her. I know she's better off. I know she is at peace, but my heart aches every time I think about the millions of good memories I have of her.

Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers. I would appreciate that a bunch.

I won't be here. Her visitation is Monday and funeral Tuesday, so please understand my absence. 

Find time to tell your family you love them. Find time to share life with them and make memories where you can.

See you all next week!
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35 comments:

  1. Artemis GreyMay 30, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Be safe and take care! My thoughts are with you and your family. I just unexpectedly lost my second grandfather a couple of months ago, and it still seems surreal not to hear him rattling around in the den at my grandmother's house.

    We'll be here waiting when you get back.

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  2. Lo HughesMay 30, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    So sorry, Colene. I know how you feel because my grandma also passed away this weekend. She was almost 90 so we knew it was coming too, but still...there is a big hole in our family now. I am so thankful that I had such amazing grandparents for so many years of my life! Best wishes to you and your family during this difficult time.

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  3. LindsayMay 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Hugs. So sorry, Colene. Take all the time you need.

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  4. Nicole SettleMay 30, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

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  5. StinaMay 30, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Sorry for your loss, Colene.

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  6. StinaMay 30, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    *hugs*

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  7. B.E. SandersonMay 30, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    :HUGS: I'm so sorry for your loss, Colene.

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  8. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Colene. I, too, lost a grandmother this month, so I know the ache in your heart. Many thoughts and prayers...

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  9. SouthpawMay 30, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

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  10. LauraMay 30, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Hi Colene- I'm really sorry for you and your family, I'll be thinking of you and sending you my love
    Laura x

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  11. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Thoughts, prayers and hugs are with you and your famil, Colene.

    Good advice. I try to tell my family I love them lots, even the cats.
    With love
    Madeleine x

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  12. Donna K. WeaverMay 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    *hugs* I lost my father to lung cancer in March, but we were fortunate in that he didn't know he had it until the day before he died.

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  13. Amanda BonillaMay 30, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    So sorry for your loss.

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  14. Ellie GarrattMay 30, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I'm so sorry for your families loss. Sending you virtul hugs.

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  15. J E FritzMay 30, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking of you.

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  16. Liz PMay 30, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Sorry for your loss Colene... You are in my thoughts. ::hugs::

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  17. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    My thoughts are with you and your family, and remember, special people are never forgotten.

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  18. Jennifer HillierMay 30, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Colene. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

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  19. Alex J. CavanaughMay 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Colene, I'm so sorry! Prayers for you and your family. Doesn't matter if we know it's coming - still sucks to lose someone we love.

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  20. KM NalleMay 30, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Colene - I'm so sorry. *hugs* I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers this week. Peace.

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  21. MeredithMay 30, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    I'm so sorry. You're in my prayers, along with all of your family.

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  22. Melissa SarnoMay 30, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I'm sorry to hear this news Colene. I'll be thinking about you and your family. Sending hugs your way.

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  23. LTMMay 30, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    oh, man. (((BIGGEST HUGS)))

    I lost my g'mom about five years ago, and I miss her every day. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm so glad you were able to know it was coming and tell her all the stuff you wanted.

    Take care, and you're in my thoughts and prayers~

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  24. Jamie GibbsMay 31, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    I'm very sorry to hear that, Colene. We'll be here for you when you get back :) *hugs and a cup of tea for you*

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  25. KaraMay 31, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    So sorry for your loss <3

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  26. Kimberly FranklinMay 31, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    So sorry to hear that. *Hugs* :(

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  27. TracyMay 31, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Aw, sweet pea, I'm sorry to hear about your grandma. :o(

    I promise, when you come back, I'll do my best to be stupidly clever and say something funny.

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  28. N. R. WilliamsJune 1, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I am sorry to hear that and know how you feel. Treasure your memories. I often talk to those who have died. I know they can hear me. At least it gives me peace if I think of something that needs to be said.
    Nancy

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  29. erica and christyJune 1, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    My grandfather unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on May 13th. Just today I had a happy memory of him and smiled despite the tears. We know they have to leave us - and it's okay to be sad. Hugs to you and yours.
    erica

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  30. erica and christyJune 1, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    So sorry for your loss. I'll definitely keep you in my prayers. Christy

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  31. alexiaJune 1, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    So sorry, Colene. Definitely praying for you and your family.

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  32. Abby MinardJune 2, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    What great support you have. Love you!!

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  33. Donea LeeJune 3, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    You and your family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers ~ so very sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories. Here's a big, virtual *HUG* from me. Take care ~

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  34. AnonymousJune 5, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I'm so sorry. Thinking about you.

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  35. Laura S.June 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother, Colene. This past weekend I participated in my town's Relay for Life in support of the American Cancer Society; I'm hoping for a future that holds a cancer cure. Wishing you and your family many blessings, peace, and comfort at this difficult time. <3

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