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 so sorry for you loss, Beth.
Oh Beth, I’m sorry for your loss.
I’m pregnant right now, and I found out that I was expecting the very same day as my father-in-law’s funeral. I’m so sad that we never got to tell him about his 15th (yes, 15th) grandchild.
It’s so true – we need to celebrate every moment of every day. Take care.
Beth, I’m so sorry. Big hugs to you and your family.
I am so so sorry… I was in a similar circumstance last summer- Grandpa, age 98, passed away. I was pregnant. And heartbroken, for my whole family, myself, & my mom. I am sad for you but also so happy that during this time you can at least remember the positive, the happy & the blessings in your life, while your new baby grows. And as you pointed out, your Grandpa is with your Grandma, where they can peacefully watch over your family.
Thinking of you and your family.
I’m so sorry Beth. My prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry about your grandpa, but how great that you can celebrate him reuniting with your grandma and your precious boys. Safe travels.
Oh Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. Your grandparents are together again and that should help bring some peace to you and your family. Just think of how your grandpa is doting on James and Jake. Give your mom a big hug for me. You are all in my prayers.
Oh Beth, you certainly have a lot of emotions crammed into that heart of yours these days, don’t you? So sorry to hear of this, but I had to smile as I pictured your Grandma now having someone else to help hold your twins
I’m sorry, lady. Peace to you and yours.
I love what you’ve said here. It speaks hope through the grief.
every day, every moment.
i love that you have great memories of him and your grandma. i don’t really have that. i’m so thankful that, it seems, my children will have wonderful memories of their grandparents. so sorry for your loss, so happy to think of james and jake and baby getting extra special snuggles tonight.
what day can i bring you a big ol’ pan of pasta? seriously.
I am so sorry for your loss Beth. I am sending my prayers up to you, your Mom and the entire family. Many hugs!
Amen.
Even death can be a poignant reminder of the beauty of life.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Your grandfather sounds like a loving man who lived a full life. My thoughts will be with you and your family.
Ithinking of you. Loss no matter when is difficult. Love-n-hugs headed your way…
Oh, honey, I am so sorry. I just lost mine in December and it still hurts. My thoughts and love go out to you and your family.
It is difficult no matter when it happends. Love and hugs headed inyour direction…
so sorry beth. go celebrate a well-lived life with your family and surround yourself with love.
I’m sorry about your loss. It sounds as though your grandfather was a loving man who lived a very full life. Your family will be in my thoughts.
I am so sorry Beth. My condolences for you and your family.
My mom died almost 2 years ago and she predicted my first 2 pregnancies before I even knew. In her last months alive I was pregnant but didnt know it and I know she would have loved meeting her 3rd grandchild.
I guess what I am trying to say is that the saying is true that when one life ends, another is beginning.
Hugs!
I’ll be praying for you and your family. You are obviously loved by so many people. Take care!
I’m so glad to hear your good news, but very saddened to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you.
I’m sorry he is no longer with you but it sounds like he had a wonderful long life and that the reunion between him and your grandmother is oh so sweet. Prayers as you celebrate his life…
I’m so sorry for your loss. So much emotion all at once. 2 years ago my uncle died unexpectedly…and a week later we found out I was pregnant. It’s strange how that all works out. My prayers will be with you and your family this week.
So sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Beth. The circle of life is so apparent in times like these.
Just think … that’s just one more angel to watch over you and your little bebe.
I’m sorry for your family’s loss, honey. Safe travels. Will be thinking of you!
95 is a very full life. I’m sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss, it doesn’t matter if it’s expected or not, it’s always hard
Hang in there, you’ll be in my thoughts!
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(and I can’t wait to hear all the fun details of your new little one!!
My warmest congrats go out to you on the big announcement of your upcoming addition. So exciting. And I am also so very sorry for your loss.
I am sorry for your loss.
My heart aches for you and your family’s loss.
Big (((hugs)))
I’m very sorry for your loss, and simultaneously overjoyed about your pregnancy. I love what you said at the end about celebrating life. I needed that reminder tonight. So thank you.
By the way…I’ve been lurking around here for a while and I think it’s pretty much safe to say that I friggin’ LOVE YOU. This is good stuff and your authenticity inspires me. Again – thank you.
I’m sorry, Beth. So great that you have such fond memories of your grandparents. And that your entire family is coming together to celebrate his life.
Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss, yet so super excited about your pregnancy.
My sister and her husband tried for five years to get pregnant with their first child. Our grandfather also died at age 95 and my niece Macy was concieved the same day. There is not a doubt in my mind that my Grandpa sent her from Heaven.
Best wishes to you and your family.
So very true.
Steph
I’m so sorry for your loss!
I am so sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts!
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time! By the way I am wearing my Team James and Jake shirt that I won right now…I was thinking of you anyways tonight before I checked your blog.
Oh, Beth… I am so, so sorry about your Grandfather. It is so true that it doesn’t matter that he was 95… that gives you 95 years worth of love that will be missed. It is very difficult to lose a grandparent because that person represents so much stability and love and longevity, and that person is such an integral part of your own parent. It is very difficult to watch our parents grieve… for their hearts are so sorrowful. I wish you strength at this time, both for you and your Mom… and for your entire family. I am happy at your powerful and peaceful thoughts of your grandmother in heaven with James and Jake, and now your grandfather joining this divine happiness. Thinking of you with love…
I’m so sorry. I’ll be praying for you and your family.
My sympathies to you and your entire family, Beth. I hope the trip home and the time with your Mom and everyone else will be very special for all of you, filled with happy memories of your grandfather, laughter, love and well, I’ll just go ahead and say it, good food. Be safe and peaceful, friend.
I’m sorry for your loss, Beth.
Sending you a hug from here!
Look at you with all those comments on the pregnancy post! You surpassed my having a baby on the stairs post–your blog is going to explode when this sweet baby is actually here.
There is no doubt in my mind that your Grandpa is holding James and Jake right now. As always, LOVE.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Take care!
I’m so sorry, Beth.
i’m so sorry for your loss….your family is in my prayers…
Beth, I am so sorry for the loss of your Grandpa. I’ll be thinking of you this week.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Beth but it does make me smile to think of your Grandparents holding your babies close. Thinking of you and your family this week and always.
I am so, so sorry for your loss.