talk about highs and lows....I learned on Friday that my granddad was admitted into the hospital for pneumonia. With his body and mind already detoriated he didn't have the strength to fight off the infection. He was moved into hospice and making him comfortable is the ultimate goal. I had a good cry on Friday and was able to suppress the sadness and turn it into happiness for my best friend and her wedding. The wedding was GOREGOUS and so much fun! She even got her white wedding as it started snowing during the ceremony so as we opened up the church doors you could see the snow blowing like you were in a snow globe.
Today I am back in SF and received a call around lunchtime from my mom telling me I need to get on a plane and come to Des Moines. Eli and I are taking the red eye tonight. I left work this afternoon and managed to finish out the day working from home. I tried to say good bye to him over the phone but just couldn't say the words. I am not sure if he will make it through the night, part of me wonders if he is waiting for his two grandkids to come home. My brother and I arrive tomorrow morning.
Even though I knew this day would come, I was not prepared for the deep sadness I feel. This is the first of my four grandparents to go. I am so very fortunate to had my granddad in my life for this long. He wasn't able to make it my wedding but in his mind he was there and he would tell you that he was there :)
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Heather I am so sorry!!!! I hope that you are able to see your grandfather and say goodbye in person!! I know it must be hard to lose him, but how wonderful that you have had him in your life for so long!!!
The wedding sounds beautiful!!!
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!!!
I'm sorry to hear about your grandad. I'm fortunate to still have 2 grandparents and a great grandmother, so I know what you mean. In losing my other grandparents I know that you're never prepared. Although it was expected of my granddad you just can't prepare youself. I'll pray for your family and for comfort, strength, and peace.
Sweetie,
I'm so sorry about your Grandad. I hope you and Eli were able to get there in time to say goodbye. I am thinking of you and your fmaily and hoping you find comfort in the memories you made with this special man.
Oh sweetie, I am so sorry! I pray that you and Eli got there. You and your family and in my prayers!
Oh Heather, I am so sorry to hear this news. I hope and pray you are able to see him in person today and tell him how much you love him. I am glad your best friend had an amazing wedding - the snow falling sounds so perfect! You are in my thoughts today.
Hi. I'm new to your blog and just want to say I'm so sorry about your grandfather. My grandpa passed away in May, 1.5 months before his great-granddaughter was born. I know how hard it is to lose a grandparent.
I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather, I'm sorry that your grandfather isn't doing well--I hope you got to Iowa in time to say goodbye. It's always sad to lose someone you love so dearly, even if you know it's going to happen. :(
I'll be praying for you and your family.
Love,
Erin
This is off topic - but I have that baby budgeting article you were asking me about a while back, the one that my Uncle gave my husband over Thanksgiving weekend. I'll email it to you now! I'm thinking about you lots and sending you and your family my prayers.
Sorry to hear about your grandpa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I do not have any grandparents left on either mine or hubby's side :(
Even tho you know it's coming, it is never easy.
I am glad that you were able to enjoy the wedding.
Heather,
I am a day late and a dollar short, but I hope you arrived in time to help grandpa go home in peace. I hope you are journaling stories he has told you and writing names on pictures because in a few years, you might not remember. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Safe travels to you. Godspeed.
Oh, Heather! I was all set to wish you a Happy Hannukah and then I read you're having such a difficult time. I hope that you're able to get to your family so you can spend time with your grandfather: I'm sure he knows how much you love him already, but telling him one more time would be comforting to you both.
I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts...
Heather,
I'm am so sorry to hear about your grandad. I hope that you and Eli were able to make it home in time.
I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
sorry to hear about your grandpa.
i'll be thinking about you....
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