Saturday, March 21, 2009

Gramps

Gramps passed away this morning; his heart failed and the doctors were unable to revive him.

I am lucky to have known him. He was a very special man who had a kind word for everyone, no matter how he was feeling.

I'll miss you, Gramps.

21 comments:

Rachel V. March 21, 2009 at 1:42 PM  

Toni - I haven't opened my Google Reader in a week, and this was at the top when I did. I am so very sorry. I know he was so wonderfully special to you. I'm so glad you were able to spend a few days with him last month. Big (((Hugs))) to you.

SueB March 21, 2009 at 1:49 PM  

I'm sorry for your loss, Toni, and like Rachel am glad you were able to spend some time w him.

I rec'd the following in a card when my Dad passed away and it's been true for me - I can't tell you how often a memory of some little thing he did makes me think of him:

It will be the little things that you will remember,
the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter.

And although it may seem hard right now,
it will be the memories of these little things
that help to push away the pain
and bring the smiles back again.

With heartfelt sympathy,
- SueB

Carol March 21, 2009 at 2:27 PM  

My deep condolences, Toni. Very sorry for your loss; you seemed blessed to have known him :) - God be with you and your family now as you morn his passing.

Karrie Baker March 21, 2009 at 3:17 PM  

Toni, I am so very sorry to hear about your Grandpa. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now. Big HUGS to you!! xoxo, Karrie

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings March 21, 2009 at 4:05 PM  

Oh Toni, I'm so sorry. How happy you made him by visiting and how glad you'll always be that you did. Prayers.

Lisa March 21, 2009 at 5:34 PM  

So sorry to hear the news about your grandfather. I'm glad that you were able to visit with hime last time.
Lisa

Becky T. March 21, 2009 at 7:07 PM  

I'm sorry for your loss.

:Jayne March 21, 2009 at 7:14 PM  

Hugs to you Toni, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you got to go back to England to see him.

carmen March 21, 2009 at 7:58 PM  

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE

Tracy March 21, 2009 at 8:34 PM  

Big {{{{{HUGS}}}}}} to you Toni. I am very sorry to hear of your grampa's passing.

Colleen March 21, 2009 at 8:40 PM  

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time...

Lida March 21, 2009 at 8:48 PM  

I´m very sorry for your loss, sending you a warm hug.

Heather March 21, 2009 at 8:54 PM  

Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss! :(

Anonymous March 22, 2009 at 12:13 AM  

Toni, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray the God will bring you comfort.

Elena March 22, 2009 at 5:51 AM  

I am very sorry for your loss, Toni...

Tracey March 22, 2009 at 10:46 AM  

Oh Toni...I am so sorry for your loss. Lots of {hugs} coming your way!

Sarah Coggins March 22, 2009 at 4:48 PM  

Toni, I am so sorry. :( Sending prayers and love to you & your family. ((HUGS))

Darcey March 23, 2009 at 6:37 PM  

Toni,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Lisa Foster March 23, 2009 at 7:30 PM  

Oh Toni, I am so very sorry. May God be with you and your family. {Hugs}

Anonymous March 24, 2009 at 8:11 AM  

Toni, I'm so sorry to hear about this.

Linda Nicholson March 27, 2009 at 10:56 AM  

Toni, I'm so sorry for your loss! I'm glad that you were able to spend some time with him last month (and I'm sure that he loved every minute). Big hugs to you and your family!

Linda