On grieving
Posted on | April 27, 2012 | 10 Comments
I promised I'd update this week, but dear friends, it has been a hard week. My wonderful, beautiful grandmother passed away on Wednesday afternoon. She was 89 years old but you never would have guessed it with how much spunk and life she had.
We're flying back to Michigan in about 7 hours.
One minute I'm crying, and then without realizing it I smile, remembering so many fantastic memories. However I fear her death hasn't really set in being so far away. We're especially hoping for a good travel/trip for Hazel. She has been exceptionally fussy today; picking up on moms vibes I'd have to think.
I'll update when we get back next week.
xoxo,
April
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- April
- I am a RN & natural momma in the Pacific Northwest, married to a beautiful man I adore. Nature is my niche, animals get me. I read and I write, I hike and I love photography. Welcomed our daughter Hazel Annan earthside in February 2012 after three years of infertility & our second miracle daughter Juniper Louise in April 2014.
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April 28, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Sending you lots of love and comfort.
April 28, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Hugs to you and your family.
April 28, 2012 at 3:45 PM
April,
So much love to you all.
The picture of your grandmother is so beautiful.
I hope the trip goes well.
Love, Taryn
April 29, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Much love to you.
She looks and sounds like she was a great lady...
I hope your traveling goes well.xxx
April 29, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Much love to you.
She looks and sounds like she was a great lady...
I hope your traveling goes well.xxx
April 29, 2012 at 4:21 PM
Thinking of you! Hope you have a special time with family...
<3 Kris
(where in michigan are you from?? i am also from michigan)
April 29, 2012 at 5:59 PM
I am so sorry for your loss April, safe travels to you.
April 30, 2012 at 6:51 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss, April.
Sending you hugs...
Have a safe trip.
Madalena
April 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Lots of love... Your grandmother was beautiful, she looks like Katerine Hepburn.
May 3, 2012 at 5:10 PM
I'm sorry.
Rev. 21:3,4