I’ve been staring at a blank post field for fifteen minutes. My grandmother died yesterday. And for once, I find myself at a loss for words.
I will say this: losing family does not get any easier with practice.
Remembering Grammy
January 10, 2011 | 28 Comments
January 10, 2011 at 3:04 pm
This just popped up in my inbox.
I’m so sorry, Robin. She’s a beautiful gal and it sounds like she is truly missed. Thoughts and prayers and all sorts of good vibes are being sent your way via Baltimore. <3
January 10, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Thank you so much. After Collin met Grammy, he said, “Your grandmother is ADORABLE.” I repeated the compliment to her, and then she told everyone “Have you heard I am adorable?” Or she’d ask my aunt to do something for her, and my Aunt would ask why, and she’d answer, “Because I’m adorable.” She was.
January 10, 2011 at 3:47 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother, Robin. You’re in my thoughts.
January 10, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Thank you.
January 10, 2011 at 4:12 pm
What a dolly!!!!! A very beautiful lady!!!!!
It never gets easier because you love so deeply and the hole is always a hole that only time seems to take away the rawness around the edges. The good thing for you is that you are not alone through this and your hole can be filled with the love of those around you until it shrinks in size to live with easier.
we are so thinking of you and sending thoughts of strength and love to you, Robbie.
Kisses and very tight hugs,
Viki and Tom
January 10, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Thank you! I’m so so glad you got the chance to speak with her on the phone a few times. She would have loved to meet you in person.
January 10, 2011 at 4:23 pm
I’m so sorry to hear this, Robin! Your grandmother looks like a lovely lady from the photo above. My thoughts will be with you and yours during this hard time.
January 10, 2011 at 4:44 pm
A note about that photo: it was taken at my sister’s rehearsal dinner. I TOTALLY forgot I had that big zit on my cheek because it was airbrushed out of Becky’s professional wedding photos. Regardless, I’m so grateful to have that photo because right before it was taken I had a really wonderful talk with Grammy, and because it was such a happy weekend for my family.
January 10, 2011 at 4:24 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss, Robin. I’m glad, at least, that you are surrounded by so many people who love you during this time. I’m sending you virtual hugs and tissues.
January 10, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Thank you, Sarah.
January 10, 2011 at 4:39 pm
It never gets better.
I’m so sorry.
Many many hugs xxx
January 10, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Thank you, Anna.
January 10, 2011 at 5:09 pm
No, it doesn’t. You just take what small comforts you can, like the conversations you had, and the funny things said. I’m so sorry you’re going through this.
I would love to hear more about her, if you ever feel like sharing. And I may have this wrong, but I love that she seems to be drinking a cocktail in that shot.
January 10, 2011 at 11:28 pm
If bourbon on the rocks counts as a cocktail, she’s drinking a cocktail. We’re tucking a mini bottle of Maker’s into her casket.
January 10, 2011 at 8:37 pm
I’m so sorry Robin. My thoughts and heart go out to you and your family. I recently lost my grandfather, so I know what you mean about it not getting any easier. She looks like an adorable woman and very important in your life.
January 10, 2011 at 11:29 pm
Thank you, and I’m terribly sorry for your recent loss as well.
January 10, 2011 at 10:14 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss, Robin. I’m going to have to hug my own adorable little grandmother extra hard next time I see her.
January 10, 2011 at 11:30 pm
Thank you, and please do!
January 11, 2011 at 12:53 am
Robin – it feels a bit inadequate to say but my heart goes out to you and your family. Your grandmother looks like a lovely person and you both seem so very happy together in that photo!
January 11, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Robin, I’m so, so sorry to hear of your grandma’s passing. It sounds cheesy to say, but grandparents really are such a treasure. It’s so awesome to spend time with them and get to know them when you’re not a kid anymore, but then that time never seems to be long enough. You and your family will be in my thoughts in the coming days and weeks.
January 11, 2011 at 9:10 pm
Thank you for your sympathies. And it isn’t cheesy, just true. Grammy was my last surviving grandparent, actually my last surviving direct ancestor, and I cherished her even more for that link to my family history.
January 11, 2011 at 4:29 pm
So sorry for your loss, Robin…Doesn’t seem like there’s much to say….
January 11, 2011 at 9:11 pm
“Sorry” is the most important thing to say. Thank you.
January 11, 2011 at 8:51 pm
sorry for your loss, Robin. I saw on twitter what you wrote about the bourbon. she must have been quite a lady (reminds me of my husband’s grandma). you and your loved ones are in my thoughts!
January 11, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Thank you. She really was a fantastic lady. If your husband’s grandmother is still with us, give her a hug for me.
January 12, 2011 at 11:16 am
Your grandmother looks like a real character – she has such a fantastic sparkle in her eyes in that picture. I am so sorry for your loss.
January 13, 2011 at 9:18 am
Ugh. That’s really really rough. So sorry. I have a Grammie myself who just turned 90 yesterday, and I dread the day I’ll feel the way you do now. Hugs to you in this sad time.
January 13, 2011 at 1:38 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.