Thursday, March 25, 2010

Home For a Rest

This is so hard to type.

I've been really quiet on the blogging front this week as my mind has been occupied in other places.

My grandfather has been sick in the hospital for a few weeks and things just kept getting worse and worse. Last night my Grampie passed away.

It's so hard to think that he is gone. He was so strong and young (in grandparent age) and it happened so quickly. I come from a line of hardy, country farmers. It's strange to think that I will no longer taste any of Grampie's maple syrup that he made himself or admire any Christmas trees that he groomed and harvested or help him make hay in the summer. He was doing all this and more until just a couple of months ago.

I'm heading home for a few days to be with my family and am dreading watching everyone (and there are a lot of us!) experience this sadness. As I said to RDog last night and for lack of better words, this sucks.
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22 comments:

  1. MeliMarch 25, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    I really am so sorry for your loss. I am glad you have such lovely memories of your grandfather, I hope you cherish those forever. You were lucky to have and know him, remember that.

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  2. eekMarch 25, 2010 at 9:47 AM

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  3. eekMarch 25, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    So sorry for your loss! Sounds like your grandfather was an amazing man and you and your family will have many memories to cherish. Take care...

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  4. DrewablankMarch 25, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Like what Meli22 said, you were indeed lucky to have and know him and have so many terrific memories of him. I'll keep you, your family and your grandfather in my thoughts and prayers. Virtual hug, KDot. :)

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  5. AppGalMarch 25, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Oh KDot, my heart aches for you. I tear up just thinking about my grandparents passing away and know that this is super hard on you. You and your family will be in my prayers. Let your happy memories of him be the peace that gets you through this tough time! <>

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  6. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    I am terribly sorry, KDot. He sounds like a wonderful man. Take care of yourself.

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  7. MegilonMarch 25, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. I hope you and your family are able to share happy memories of him.

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  8. spiffykermsMarch 25, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    I'm so sorry Kdot. :(

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  9. Jayna WallaceMarch 25, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    So very sorry for your loss.

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  10. KDotMarch 25, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Thank you everyone for your kind words. I haven't able to speak the words yet, but writing them here has helped me deal with the reality of what has happened.

    I'm sitting here in kind of a bubble waiting for my brother to arrive. He lives a couple of hours away and is taking the bus to meet me then we will go home together. His bus has been delayed by two hours - why are buses always late when you really want to get somewheres?

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  11. kristinMarch 25, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    So sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts.

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  12. NatalieMarch 25, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    I'm so truly sorry. Losing a beloved grandparent is such a hard thing.

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  13. UnknownMarch 25, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    i am so sorry for your loss.... i'm sure he will live on through your memories

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  14. MargotMarch 25, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    So sorry to hear about your loss, KDot. Words are not enough, but just wanted to offer my sympathy.

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  15. SRPMarch 25, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    so sorry about your loss..thinking of you :(

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  16. AneetsMarch 25, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    So sorry the hear this news- my condolences...

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  17. KylaMarch 26, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Grandparents are such amazing and special people. I hope you and your family find peace in his remembrance.

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  18. SonyaMarch 26, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Oh, KDot. I'm so sorry.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    So sorry to hear. :(
    *virtual hug*

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  20. post-fab princessMarch 26, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    We're all thinking about you. Take care of yourself.

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  21. AnonymousMarch 27, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    So sorry for you Kdot. Sending big hugs your way.

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  22. AnonymousMarch 27, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. May being enveloped by your family help with the pain of his passing. {{{{hugs}}}}

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