On the 4th I was awoken early with a phone call. When the conversation starts “I’m trying not to cry” you know it’s not good news that follows.
Yesterday Grandma Laverne unexpectiantly past away. She was more than just a grandma to the kids, she was a friend, a partner, someone that was always there for them. The miles between us and her did not matter. She was much more than a mother inlaw to me (technically she was my ex-mother-inlaw). She was also a real mother for myself, a friend, a companion, a person I could call at anytime with whatever was on my mind. Laverne is going to be missed much. This is the kids first real dealing of death with someone close to them - but they are handling like troopers - at least for now.
Today I’m off to IL. I have to drive - the cost of tickets at last minute was way out of the budget. Me and four kids in the car for a 16 hour drive - pray (or whatever it is that you do) for me. Chris can’t take the time off work so I’m on this adventure by myself.
We should be home late Monday or early Tuesday
Posted in Spew on Jul 5th, 2006
Michelle - I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Good luck on the drive … may it be safe and un-eventfull. *hugs*
You and your family are in my thoughts…
Michelle, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Oh wow… I’m sorry to hear of your loss. *hugs* I know how some people who aren’t really ‘family’ in the blood sense can be oh so much more so than those who do lay claim to the title. Give my love to the kids and hugs all around, ok?
*hugs* No words can comprehend loss. Nothing anyone can say makes it easier. But when I lost my cousin last December, even though I heard “I’m sorry” fifteen million times, the empathy I heard behind the words meant more that I could say.
So, ‘Chelle, I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you and Chris and the kids. I’m with you, and I’m sending love and gentleness your way. *hugs* Joy in the morning. And stars in the night. Hang in there.