. . . the mere resolve not to be useless, and the honest desire to help other people, will, in the quickest and delicatest ways, improve yourself. - John Ruskin
My family has begun the year grieving and reflecting on the life of a woman who has been at the center of theirs for as long as anyone can remember. My grandmother passed away on December 24. The funeral was on December 31.
I have been given an awesome gift - her wedding ring that she wore for 65 years. The only way I can think to honor my grandmother and this gift is to approach the world with unconditional love and deep commitment as she did.
Happy New Year to everyone. I wish you well wherever you are, in whatever you do.
New Year, New Focus: Inward
11 months ago
11 comments:
Angela, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad you have her wedding ring to remember her by. My thoughts and prayers are with you right now, and may you be surrounded with wonderful memories of the powerful impact she had on your life.
Angela
My thoughts are with you in this difficult time. What a wonderful gift you will have to pass along to your baby......
Angela,
I'm feel for you and your families loss--it sounds like she was an amazing woman and you have many good memories--the wedding band is such a special gift to have.
My prayers are with you.
Mary
Angela
Your grandmother sounds like a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sandi
What a gift, and a treasure. And something for you to carry to Kazakhstan? It would be so beautiful for her to "be" with you on your journey.
Thank you for sharing,
Shannon
Hi Angela. Thinking of you and hoping you are doing okay. Amy
I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. Grandparents are amazing and very hard to say goodbye to when it is time for them to leave us. My grandma made ceramics throughout her life and my mother made sure all of us received the pieces we loved most as children. I loved all the angels and cherubs so my mother gave me several that I will be putting on shelves in our baby's room. You can keep her spirit alive by thinking of her often and sharing her life with the rest of us.
We will keep you in our prayers.
Angela, I am so sorry for your loss - difficult at any time, and even harder during the holidays. You received a precious gift - it is clear you meant much to her and that she will be watching over you in Kazi. Bet she has already checked out your baby - probably picked the perfect one out just for you. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Angela,
My deepest condolences on your loss. I think sharing her gift of love with the world is such a sweet and touching way to honor her memory. I have my grandmothers wedding band as well, and it means the world to me to know I have a piece of her with me always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your grandmother's ring is symbolic of her unconditional love. How precious a gift to receive and possibly pass along to your daughter some day.
Angela,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother. What a wonderful gift to get her ring, and hope that when you wear it that it brings you comfort and peace to know that she is with you.
Send an email and we can chat if you want a listening ear. Suz
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