Tuesday, April 13, 2010

In a new place...

While we expected the very recent news of your passing, we did not expect it quite so soon - and we are truly thankful that we had the opportunity to gather together while you were still alive and to say our "see you laters" - for none of us think this is a final good-bye.

my step grandmother
My step-grandmother passed away last night in her much loved log cabin home, April 12, 2010 after a brief battle with lung cancer. She leaves a large (and complicated) family to go to a new place.

flowers from a dogwood tree
Rest peacefully Grandma, I know you are delighted to be with all the hunting dogs that were your beloved companions once more. Until we meet again...

26 comments:

Celticspirit said...

Your stepgrandmother is in the most wonderful place now!Peace to you and your family Iggy.

jewelrybyrebecca said...

So sorry for your loss.
((((HUGS))))
I'm so glad you were able to spend time with her recently. I hope you can take comfort knowing that she is not in any pain now.
(hugs)

Furry Bottoms said...

Aw, I'm sorry Iggy. For sure, Grandma is in a good place! Especially with those dogs you mentioned! I am glad you had some time with her before she went. ((HUGS))

betty said...

(((Iggy and family))) I'm so sorry about your (step) grandmother's passing. So thankful you all had the time together with her just last week for Easter. Good reminder for us to cherish the times with our loved ones. I'm glad when she passed, it was at some place she loved and I'm sure she was surrounded by those who loved her

betty

Yankee Girl said...

I am sending you lots of love and hugs!

I am glad you were able to say your "see you laters." Those are important words to be able to say to a loved one.

Rita said...

Iggy--So very glad you all had that recent time together. That is the most wonderful thing! You will all miss her, but I do think she's pain-free, younger, and loving on those dogs right now. :):)

Parsley said...

I am SO sorry for your loss.

I wanted to stop by and thank you for your nice comment.

I plan to visit your blog again and hope you'll feel free to do the same with mine.

yellowdoggranny said...

I'm so sorry sweety...Goddess bless you and your family.

AliceKay said...

I'm so sorry to hear the news. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I believe she's now in a place where there is no pain, only peace.

Big hugs to you, Iggy.

Dorkys Ramos said...

Oh I'm so sorry to hear this! My thoughts are with you and the family. She looks like a lovely lady and I'm glad you all spent time with her before her passing.

CTG Ponies said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I think it's wonderful that you got to see her so recently.

Deanna said...

I'm sorry Iggy. It is always hard to lose those you love. It is great that you got to spend time with her and the rest of her/your complicated family so recently.

Huge hugs to a dear friend.

Punkn

Matty said...

I'm sorry Iggy. I'm sure that the fond memories she left will keep a smile on your face.

aladdinsane12 said...

oh my gosh- that came so suddenly. i'm so sorry! at least she's no longer in any pain and she got to spend time with her whole family before she passed.

Martha said...

I am sorry for your loss.

Lickety Splitter said...

I'm sure your step-grandmother will be missed here and greeted happily there. Cherished memories will remain to comfort those left behind to tarry on.

Martha said...

So sorry for your loss Iggy. I'm glad you were able to spend some time with her and also thankful for her that her battle was brief. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
*Hugs*

Anonymous said...

Oh so very sorry. =*(

Joy De Vivre Design said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad you got to see her recently and spend time together. Those are memories you will always be able to hold dear.

jmt said...

I sincerely hope that your family is together and supportive and enjoying one another a bit more through these days. It's amazing how, when lives leave us, we realize how precious they were to have around. Nothing like a reality check.

Beautiful pictures.

Queenie Jeannie said...

Hugs you tight!!!

I'm so sorry Iggy! This was a truly beautiful tribute to her. More hugs.

sugarlens said...

Awww..I am sorry to hear about your loss. This is a beautiful tribute. RIP, Iggy's Grandma.

ChicagoLady said...

Iggy, big hugs to you. My condolences on the loss of your step-grandmother. You were fortunate to have time to spend with her, and it sounds like she died where she was happiest.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry, Iggy!

Hugs, hugs, and more hugs!

LadyStyx said...

*HUGZ*

MarmiteToasty said...

(((Iggy))) Im so glad you all got to be together over the Easter period.... your grandmother has passed with a smile on her face, knowing she is leaving the family in safe hands.....

hugs and even bigger HUGS to you my dear dear friend.......

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