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Life & death |
September 1, 2009 | Filed Under Family, Pregnancy | 79 Comments |
I am so amazed by the outpouring of love that you all have shown me with our announcement, it just adds to our excitement. I can’t wait to tell you some of the details about the pregnancy so far, like how I found out, how the kids reacted when we told them and I’m sure you want to hear all about my morning sickness and how constipated I am. Right?
RIGHT?!
I wrote last night’s post a few hours before I published it, it took me just a few minutes to write, the words just flowed and I announced our news exactly how I wanted to, just naturally and with my heart.
Twenty minutes before publishing the post, my Mom called and told me that my Grandpa had just died. He was 95 and although we knew his health was poor, it still felt so unexpected. It still feels so unexpected, I should say.
My heart aches because, of course, he was my Grandfather and we have so many great memories of him, but my heart aches the most for my Mom, knowing that her Dad is no longer with us.
My Grandpa joins his wife, my Grandma and because of that, I happen to feel like he is one of the luckiest people in heaven right now, because my Grandma? Oh my, she was the best. I have no doubt that she has been loving on our James and Jake since they died and that has brought us comfort. So it comforts me knowing that they are together, once again.
So, this week, my posting will be light. My entire family will be driving in from all over the country to say their final goodbyes and although we are all so sad about our loss, it’s just one more reminder that life should be celebrated. Every day, every moment.
I’m very sorry about your Grandpa
I’m so very sorry about your grandpa. Someone made a comment that now your grandma will have someone help her hold James & Jake. I love that idea. There’s no doubt they’re all taking care of each other in heaven right now. God bless them all.
Beth, I’m so sorry about your loss. Yes, he and your grandma are holding James & Jake and he is now an angel among us. Makes me think of my own parents and how blessed I am to still have them around. I think I will give them a call to check on them. Thanks for the reminder. Hugs to you….
I am sorry for your loss as well. Oh the things your Grandpa must have seen in his lifetime. He sounds like he lived a great life and with all of his family surrounding him. Sending big love and prayers for you and your family.
And, on a belated note, congratulations on your exciting news! You don’t know how happy I am to have read that!
Beth,
I am so sorry about your grandpas passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers…
I am so sorry for your loss. James and Jake have another pair of arms to wrap around them and give them love.
I saw the twin fawns again this morning. They are getting so big.
I’m thrilled for you for your joyous news and aching for you over the loss of your grandpa. Life is so precious.
I’m so sorry for your loss. xo.
So sorry to hear of your loss, but so happy to hear your great news! Life is a roller coaster and all we can do is try to enjoy the ride!
I’m sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during your time of grief.
Your Grandma sounds like she was a wonderful lady and I’m sure your Grandpa couldn’t wait another moment to be with her again and surrounded by love. You have another angel to watch over your new little one.
Beth So sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Love to every one of you this week, and always.
Beth, I’m sorry to hear you lost your grandfather! What a long and beautiful life he had, but a loss is a loss… it’s never easy.
Nell
Hugs to your family.
Losing a parent is hard no matter how old you are.
I’m so sorry about your grandfather. But now he can be with your Grandma and love on James & Jake as well.
Hugs to you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about your grandpa.
Love to you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I was doing dishes and decided that was no fun so I thought I would check my email after looking (again for the millionth time) at a scrapbook my mom and dad made for me of my life so far. In there are pictures of my grandmother & grandfather. I was crying over them. I still miss them SO much. I have so many questions for them now that I am married with children. It too will have to wait.
I pray that your family gets through this difficult time smoothly.
God bless!
It is never easy to loose a family member. Even when you are kind of prepared for it. I hope your family will spend the days together talking about all the great memories. You are in our thoughts.
Love ya.
I am so sorry for your loss. No matter the age, a loss is still a loss and we lose someone we care for. Your family is in my prayers.
Hugs to you!!!
Beth, I’m sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
I am sorry for your loss.
Oh My!! My heart is so full of emotion right now..I can hardly take it!!! I am sorry for the loss of your grandpa..but boy, how you can make his death seem so beautiful!!!! I have been hoping that one of these days, I would read your post and there would be a baby announcement..I remember reading your post when you went to the specialist and gave a number of weeks, you said we will see….I can hardly type this through the happiest tears!!! God is with you and I believe in my heart that this is going to have the most beautiful ending!!! Anna and Noah will have a new baby to hold and love….I can’t take it!! KNOW that every night you will be included in my prayers. I pray that God surround you all with peace and love…that this little baby growing inside of you comes into this world as beautiful as he/she is in the previous picture!!! All of my love and blessings to you Beth and Brian…..xoxoxo
hugs, I am sorry for your loss!
Love, hugs, and prayers to you and your family. Expected or not, deaths are never easy. We will definitely say a bunch of extra prayers.
I’m sorry for your loss. i’m just now catching up on this news. Hugs and prayers