Friday, April 15, 2011

Saying Good-Bye For Now.

Today as the rains trickled down from heaven and the winds howled, my dear Grandma peacefully slipped away and was removed from her aged, tormented body here on earth and once again reunited with her husband that she spent so many years without.

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As I listen to the rain hit the window I am reminded that there is a greater hand in the making of this beautiful earth.

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I am reminded that I am but a tiny speck in the vastness of the universe.

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I am reminded again of the fragility of life.

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I am reminded to celebrate and cherish those we love most.

To embrace every day as if it were our last.

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And to not lose sight of the things that are truly important in the scheme of our lives.

Good-bye for now...

25 comments

  1. MrsJenBFriday, 15 April, 2011

    I'm sorry for your loss, sweetie. But as you described, I'm sure she's in a better place now. Many hugs and thoughts coming your way.

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  2. NatalieFriday, 15 April, 2011

    I'm sorry Lish, for your loss. I'll say a prayer for her.

    Your pictures are stunning.

    xoxoxxo

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  3. ShauntelleFriday, 15 April, 2011

    Just wanted to send you a big hug and let you know I'm thinking of you and sending prayers of comfort for you and your family.

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  4. Cindy CaudleFriday, 15 April, 2011

    So sorry for your loss. When someone leaves us for better places, they leave a hole in heart. But know she is in a better place and one day you will see her again.

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  5. AnonymousFriday, 15 April, 2011

    I wound up at your beautiful site through a click from another, and was touched by the tribute to your precious loved one. It moved me, and I am glad you chose to celebrate this life in such a lovely way. Blessings, Christa

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  6. JessicaFriday, 15 April, 2011

    I'm sorry for your loss.

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  7. KirstinaFriday, 15 April, 2011

    What a sweet tribute

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  8. UnknownFriday, 15 April, 2011

    I'll be thinking of you and your family.

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  9. PhotographyFriday, 15 April, 2011

    Thinking of you, such a lovely post and captures.

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  10. Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out LoudSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    Oh, Lish. I'm so, so sorry. I'm sending hugs and saving my drawn out spiel for a private message instead. Saying goodbye hurts, no matter the circumstances. Praying for you and your family...

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  11. UnknownSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    I'm sorry to here your lost, that is life. ( Sorry if I sound cold but I'm realistic and we just have to face the facts of life).
    Your post is beautiful and so symbolic goodbye for Grandma. Warm hugs to everybody and as you said we have "To embrace every day as if it were our last."
    Love Henrietta

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  12. R MontalbanSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    I know this only too well. Sorry for your loss and RIP Granny

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  13. Miel AbeilleSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    Lish!! I am so sorry! Sincere condolences!

    I hope this isn't inappropriate, but the news coupled with your photos was absolutely poetic -- the sorrow won't last forever, just like the rain will stop, and there will be flowers again.

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  14. VerenaSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    Lish, I´m so sorry your Grandmother died! It is always so sad when a dear family member dies. We try to enjoy every day as if it´s the last, but it´s not always easy to live that way. ( But I try to be positive ;)).
    My thoughts are with ýou and your family!

    Much Love,
    Verena

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  15. Warren BaldwinSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    Prayers for you and your family.

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  16. ErikaSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    Prayers to you and your loved ones. Never forget the ones passed and cherish the ones still with us.

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  17. ~ NoelleSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    I am so sorry for your loss...
    That first picture just shows the love between all. I am happy that your children got to know their great grandmother!!!!
    Hugs, thoughts and prayers to your family during this time!

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  18. TayarraSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    So sorry, Lish! Goodbye for now is so true! Beautiful pictures. I'm thinking about you!

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  19. MichelleSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    Sorry to hear about your Grandma. This was a beautiful post to honour her!

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  20. staciefSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    I am sorry for your loss. It is hard even when it really is there time to go to heaven... I lost my beloved grandma in Feb - i miss her, but she is in a much better place. hugs!

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  21. Secret Mom ThoughtsSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  22. EvonneSaturday, 16 April, 2011

    I'm sorry about your Grandma. This is a beautiful post with great reminders to never lose sight of the little things that mean so much.

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  23. Meghan Maloney PhotographySunday, 17 April, 2011

    Hey hon, thoughts going out to you and your family at this sad time and my prayers are with you. What a beautiful tribute to your gran and to life this post is. As you say, when you believe in what is to come, it's only goodbye for now..xx

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  24. Adriana IrisSunday, 17 April, 2011

    a thousand blessings to you

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  25. alissa {33shadesofgreen}Sunday, 17 April, 2011

    So sorry Alicia. What a beautiful photo of your Grandma & kids.

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