Little Eva-repost for my Gram who died today

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catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

0 posted 2002-03-01 02:58 PM

This is the only way I could think of to say how very sad I am. My very special grandmother died this morning.

A woman born so long ago
She's always there, I love her so.
I hold our times together dear
a bright spot through my childhood years.

Such memories of happy days
when going to her house to play.
She'd tell me stories of the past
she brought to me my dreams to last.

I'd sit and swing and listen close
those times are some I treasure most.
She's always there, through thick and thin,
my grandmother, my closest friend.

She cooked a famous apple pie
and crust with sugar baked inside.
She loved to make the sweetest things
she knew about the smiles they'd bring.

This year she will turn ninety four
she's great great Gram to several more.
My own sweet grandchild, loved so much
we now relive the pasts' warm touch.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

1 posted 2002-03-01 03:06 PM

Oh Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. From the tribute poem you have written, she sounds as though she was a wonderful lady and Gram, and I am sure you have many many happy memories to treasure. Ninety-four...that is a wonderful long and most likely full life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time my friend.
~Warm comforting hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

Magnus

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2 posted 2002-03-01 03:08 PM

Sandra...she is still here...watching over
you and smiling....and her memories will
never leave...that is her legacy she gave to
you...those beautiful memories...

I am sorry for your loss....HUGS to you...

Sunshine

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3 posted 2002-03-01 03:09 PM

Cat...I'm with you, my dear...this is hard to acknowledge, yet to know she is without pain has to be a blessing...she will watch over you...this, I know...

I'm with you...

Gentle Spirit
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4 posted 2002-03-01 03:13 PM

Sandra, I emphathize with you. You do her justice with your words. Heart hugs to you...

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

Sven

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5 posted 2002-03-01 03:14 PM

prayers and thoughts for you today my friend. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Victoria

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6 posted 2002-03-01 03:18 PM

My condolences hon..she is in peace now watching over her loved ones hugss

~Vic

Cpat Hair

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7 posted 2002-03-01 03:19 PM

MY sympathies... I am sure she is watching over you now...

Victoria

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8 posted 2002-03-01 03:20 PM

My condolences hon..she is in peace now watching over her loved ones.. hugss

~Vic

Mistletoe Angel

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9 posted 2002-03-01 03:49 PM

(EXTRA BIG HUGS) Oh Sandra, this is so very sad, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! (sad sigh) My heart goes out to you but I know deep down with all my heart that she will always be smiling from up above and guiding you with her love, for she will always be so happy to have a loving granddaughter like you and she will forveer cherish these memories with you! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much, my thoughts are always with you and I am always here if you need someone to talk to! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sandra, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Nightshade

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just out of reach

10 posted 2002-03-01 03:53 PM

Sandra - take heart sweet lady in just how much you and grandma shared and the love you had, still have for each other. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

arthur
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11 posted 2002-03-01 03:53 PM

there is nothing one can say at such times
I can only tell you that i think ,in time , the pain will ease and the memories will return stronger than ever
try and be happy
for her sake
she would wish that for you
arthur

Lia Fail
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12 posted 2002-03-01 04:11 PM

Iam so sorry for your loss, it is so sad when someone we love passes,I lost my grand mother Ten years ago... she was like a mother to me. I still feel the pain today knowing she is not physicaly here with me.I take comfort in knowing she is with the angels. your post was a beautiful tribute to your grandmother. I,m sure she was very proud of you.I will keep you in my prayers tonight.
God bless,
Lia Fail

RSWells
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13 posted 2002-03-01 04:15 PM

God bless her and you as well.

SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown

14 posted 2002-03-01 05:29 PM

Oh Sandra, I am so sorry about your loss. This is a beautiful poem for your grandma.

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

15 posted 2002-03-01 05:55 PM

Cat, what a lovely poem of love this was for your Gramma, and my heart truly goes out to you in your loss at this time. Grammas are very special people and they never go away but are inside all of their children, grandchildren, and their grandchildren. She will be protecting you and watching over you with that special bond of love you shared always.

With Sincere Sympathy,
Sharon

Janet Marie
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16 posted 2002-03-01 06:07 PM

How special it is that she got to see you become a grandmother...not many families get get to witness that many generations.
Heart-hugs to you and your family Sandra.
jm

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17 posted 2002-03-01 06:35 PM

Oh Sandra I am so very sorry, Grandmas are so very special.. you know this poem is so wonderful. I took one of mine and framed it and put it in a ziplock bag and took it to my sons grave. You may want to do that, Better than those plastic flowers they sell. This is beautiful and I am so sad for you. All my prayers to you. floria

Floria

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But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

18 posted 2002-03-01 08:38 PM

Thank you everyone, for your kindness. I am kind of out of it, and not reading tonight much. She had a framed copy of this poem I gave her last Mothers Day. You know, she was very old,but I still felt shocked, cause I was sure she would live to 100.
Sigh.
Love to you all
Sandra

Rex Allen McCoy
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19 posted 2002-03-01 11:07 PM

Wishing you happier days ahead Sandra
I lost both my grandmothers in the same year a while back ... but they're with loved ones gone on before them and they'll all be there waiting for us one day, with a huge group hug

Greeneyes

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20 posted 2002-03-01 11:09 PM

Peace to you, I will pray for you and your family in this time....

Lauren~

Greeneyes~

Step through the
barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into the shadows
of my heart

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21 posted 2002-03-01 11:48 PM

Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. This is so sad.

athena4
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22 posted 2002-03-02 09:54 AM

Sandra,
        You know how sorry I am for you, and I know how much you loved her, and what a great lady she was.  I am so glad that she was able to see this poem...I told you I always loved it, and I thought it was one of your best. Just know that you were as special to her, as she was to you, and always will be.  She was an angel here on earth, and now she will continue through eternity from above. I've always believed that everyone has a guardian angel, and now your's has a name..... You know I'm always here for you, and I love you....
               Love,
                    Elise

Kelley_Edwards
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23 posted 2002-03-02 10:14 AM

I am so sad to hear of your heart breaking news, please accept my sincere condolences!

skyshine

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24 posted 2002-03-02 10:26 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss, Sandra, and you will be in my prayers.

This was a beautiful tribute poem. (hugs)

sky

Zinsser
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25 posted 2002-03-02 10:35 AM

This is beautiful.... she was lucky to have you
My brother inlaw (more a brother) died last summer.. I wanted to save a part of him for me... I dug in his yard...relentlessly... It was kinda insane at the time LOL but just the other morn I saw his flowers in bloom... it felt like a Good Morning from him... You too will have a good morning... in some way from her
Love to you and yours

Hopefloats
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26 posted 2002-03-02 10:56 AM

HI hon...As I know "Gram" so well, and I remember playing in the sand with you at her house...my heart is broken too. I think we really did think she would continue on to 100.....My prayers are with you and your family..(Ive been trying to call but Im getting a busy signal..)

(((Hugs))))) Love Deb

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27 posted 2002-03-02 11:08 AM

Cat,
I am terribly sorry for you...I know what it means to lose a grandparent..especially one so special and beautiful. But she's smiling at this lovely poem and sending you many, many kisses!
Take care,
neha

Martie

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28 posted 2002-03-02 11:11 AM

Remembering her only shows that love never dies..she lives on in your heart and in this beautiful poem. Sympathy from my heart to you and your family.

Auguste

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29 posted 2002-03-02 03:43 PM

My very best to you, my friend. You are in my prayers and she is with our dear Lord. *hugs*

Michael

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CocoBaci
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30 posted 2002-03-02 04:18 PM

A beautiful write dear Cat and my heart sends out hugz2Uand your family...

*~coco~*

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31 posted 2002-03-02 04:21 PM

catalinamoon,

This poem is beautiful. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

Hugs,
Tara

"My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read"
- Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home

Kethry
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32 posted 2002-03-02 04:26 PM

Sandra,
sorry for your loss you seem to have experienced so many of them lately. *HuGGLeS*
At least you have the memories.
Lynne

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Nan

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33 posted 2002-03-03 09:21 AM

I've lost my Nana.. but my other Grammie is nearly 99... I feel what you're feeling, m'friend.. and I know I can't be too far behind you again... You've penned lovely words here... God bless you and your wonderful grandmother...

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