I know. A month was a long time to be gone. But there is no way I can possibly thank my guest posters enough. They all have their busy lives, yet they all stepped in to help me in my time of need. How spectacular is that? It’s humbling. I’ll tell you that much. Thank you, my friends!
It started out that I just needed a break. I knew April was going to be particularly busy for me (work, school, parenting, wife-ing, etc.), so I asked my friends for a life line. What I didn’t know was that I would be struck with a major blow. My apologies for Debby Downing this, but my beloved grandfather passed away.
In case you’re new here, I am madly in love with my grandparents. You can hopefully see some of that here, here, here, and here (believe me—I spared you several more).
My grandmother passed away one year ago, and now they are together. I’m trying to find comfort in that. Trying.
So I guess life has a peculiar way of working out. While I needed my blog friends to help at JaG, I had no idea how significant that help would be. Thank you to them and thank you to YOU for your sweet comments for my guests, your friendly e-mails checking in, and for sticking with me!
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i am very sorry about the loss of your grandfather!!!
I’m so sorry for the loss of your grandfather, Chris. May the memories of your time together bring you comfort.
Cherish your sweet memories of them always!
laura
Chris, so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You have great memories to cherish.
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mother, father and grandparents all in a matter of years when I was a newlywed and new mother. It was devistating. I did not have the support network you have and wish I had. Treasure your friends as well. Your family did a great job raising someone who has wonderful friends to help you out this way. God bless!
Chris, Sorry to hear about your grandfather…I never know what to say to people when things like this happen but I truly hope you find the comfort you need.
So sorry for your loss, Chris.
My heart is breaking for you. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you made over the years.
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your grandfather. Cherish your sweet memories of him and your grandmother! Beautiful pictures too!
Also, thank you for the many wonderful guest posts. Some have possibly inspired me to start up my own blog again.
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Prayers headed your way.
So sorry for your loss Chris. May you find comfort in the memories you were able to share with both your grandparents and knowing that are now together. Sending prayers up for you!!
What a treasure trove of fellow blogger friends you have. Losing a loved one is always so hard. I know – my mom died when I was 17. It is great comfort to know that your grandfather is not without his beloved wife any longer. There’s comfort in knowing that.
Keep up your spirit – It’ll help heal you.
Liz VanKirk
Freeland, MI
Oh, I’m so sorry. Praying for you.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I know what its like to love a grandparent so much that you can’t even fanthom life with them not in it – my heart breaks for you. Hang in there.
I am so very sorry for your loss! What a blessing to have had such a close relationship with them. My children are very close to my mom (she lives with us) and they were very close to my dad too, and his death was very hard on them.
But I think that we are far more blessed by grandparents then we bless them. Although my parents always talked about what joy my children gave/give them (as my mom is still living). But my children have learned so much from them, hard work and diligence, patience, patriotism (dad was a Pearl Harbor Survivor), the importance of family, appreciation of what you have, willingness to work for what you don’t have, empathy (especially when my dad’s health was fading and for my mom as she ages), etc.
I’m not saying that we had no hand in instilling values in our children, because we did. But my parents worked to pass on *their* values as well, and so what they said sort of backed up what *we* said. Plus when the passed on their values, the relationship and love was there as well, it was taught AND caught.
Again, I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you (hope you don’t mind).
Oh Chris, I’m so sorry for your loss 🙁 Your blog friends took GREAT care of you while you were “away” – we miss you though!! 🙂 I’ll pray that you’re able to find comfort in the fact that he’s in a better place (and with your grandma)!!!
Isn’t it funny how things work out – you lined up all those friends to help you when you thought you would need some help – not realizing just how helpful that would be. I”m so sorry for the death of your grandpa. He looks like a dear in the photos and I can only imagine how much you are going to miss them.
I love you friend and we’re always here for you! xoxo
So very sorry for your precious loss, Chris. I use the same tactic with the loss of my mom.. she missed dad every single day for 15 years. No more!
I’m so sorry to hear about your Grandpa, Chris. 🙁 I lost mine recently and think about him being with my Grandma now all the time. I look very forward to giving you a hug in person next month, and know that I’m sending you a great big virtual one today. XO
I’m so sorry Chris 🙁 … I’m glad the posts came at the right time in more ways than you imagined, but so sad to hear about your grandpa.
I’m singing in my head…”That’s what friends are for”
So sorry for your loss!
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m always saying that Blog friends are real friends, and you definitely show that with how many lent a hand to help lift you up during this sad time.((((Hugs))))
I am so sad to read that your grandpa passed away. I love, love, love that he held such an important place in your heart. I am thorough convinced that no one can ever love us the way a grandparent can and am so glad you had that experience with yours. What a blessing that is. I hope this time of transition is smoothed by good friends and quality time with family. What a comfort to know he is with the love of his life!
So sorry for your loss, Chris! Happy to help out & so sorry that you lost your sweet grandpa. Our family is so important in our lives and I know you will miss him. Hugs, my friend, see you next month!
So sorry for your loss. What a truly special thing to have his and your Grandma’s influence in your life and your children’s life for a time.
Chris! I’m so sorry for your loss! I can only imagine how crazy this past month has been for you. I’m so happy that I could help in any way, it was a pleasure.
You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
xoxo
Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. It is so sweet to read about the especial relationship you had and will always have with your grandparents. There is such a comfort in knowing that love last forever.
xoxo
Desirée
I’m so sorry your papa is gone. My own dear papa passed away in 2009. I miss him as much as ever, but am so comforted by knowing where he’s gone.
So sorry to hear of this loss.
Time does heal and knowing that your
Grandparents are together now should help.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Melinda
I am so feeling your heartache, Chris. My grandfather was basically my dad, and I adored him with all my being. My blog actually came from his death, I was so drowning in grief that I started it as a distraction. He always greeted me with a booming (because grandfathers are larger than life), “Hi Sugarplum!” — hence, the blog name. Knowing they are together must bring you some comfort. Not going anywhere, btw!! xoxo
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I was not lucky enough to have my grandparents around so we were never close. I cannot imagine what it’s been like for you. My thoughts are with you. (((HUGS)))
Grandparents are VERY special people. I know that not only because I had a wonderful grandmother, but because now that I’m a grandmother, I know first hand that love is a special kind of love. It’s like getting a second chance to get it right, and someone else has to do all the ‘not so fun stuff’.
I pride myself on being able to ‘read’ people’s faces. It sounds freaky, but I can almost see a person’s heart and soul just by looking at them…their smile, their eyes,,their demeanor. Your grandparents had (have) great spirits, and they loved you more than you know.
Honor their memory and live your best life!
XXXX