This is THE STORY I thought of when I read the first sentence. To me, it defines your relationship with Manmaw and your grandpa and is the center of who you are. I wish you didn't have to go through this and I'm not about to get all cliché about having your memories and what a great guy and how blessed you have been. Death of someone you love sucks and life isn't the same anymore. All I can say is that I love you and am with you the best I can be. You are one of the treasures he will take with him to whatever is next. I hope he gets to laugh and take joy at the thought of you.
Heather, I don't know you and I'm not even sure how I found you, but I'm so glad that I took the time to read your story, your grandfather's story, anyone's story who has ever had the terrible experience of saying goodbye to a larger than life boulder of a person.
Now I'm staring off to the middle distance, on a tram in Berlin. Feeling and thinking and feeling and thinking.
Thank you for sharing the love and your grandpa's laughter - it healed a little part of me I didn't even know needed it. Thinking of you and your family <3
I’m sitting with the joy of that video (and amazed that you barely batted an eyelash before taking Mamaw down 😂). Thank you for sharing this with us. The “can’t talk about it, can’t not talk about it” is so relatable to anyone who has ever grieved such a treasured loved one. My heart goes out to you, Heather.
Thank you for sharing both this story and the beautiful love that you have for each other. I'm sorry your heart feels like it's breaking. Grief swells to fill the space that love creates and anticipatory grief can be just as or even heavier a load to carry. Sending compassion and care to you and your family.
My former boss, more of a dad to me than the man whose sperm helped form me and whose beatings broke me, is now in hospice. I just found out last night.
May the passing of your Grandfather be a blessed one, with minimal pain and suffering 🍀🌹🍀.
This is THE STORY I thought of when I read the first sentence. To me, it defines your relationship with Manmaw and your grandpa and is the center of who you are. I wish you didn't have to go through this and I'm not about to get all cliché about having your memories and what a great guy and how blessed you have been. Death of someone you love sucks and life isn't the same anymore. All I can say is that I love you and am with you the best I can be. You are one of the treasures he will take with him to whatever is next. I hope he gets to laugh and take joy at the thought of you.
So beautiful. Much love to you and your family.
Heather, I don't know you and I'm not even sure how I found you, but I'm so glad that I took the time to read your story, your grandfather's story, anyone's story who has ever had the terrible experience of saying goodbye to a larger than life boulder of a person.
Now I'm staring off to the middle distance, on a tram in Berlin. Feeling and thinking and feeling and thinking.
Thank you for sharing the love and your grandpa's laughter - it healed a little part of me I didn't even know needed it. Thinking of you and your family <3
These moments are impossible. Love to you and your grandma <3
I remember that trip! What a gift it--and he--will always be. Holding you and Jenn and the rest of your family in my heart.
I’m sitting with the joy of that video (and amazed that you barely batted an eyelash before taking Mamaw down 😂). Thank you for sharing this with us. The “can’t talk about it, can’t not talk about it” is so relatable to anyone who has ever grieved such a treasured loved one. My heart goes out to you, Heather.
Thank you for sharing both this story and the beautiful love that you have for each other. I'm sorry your heart feels like it's breaking. Grief swells to fill the space that love creates and anticipatory grief can be just as or even heavier a load to carry. Sending compassion and care to you and your family.
Thank you! This post is timely healing for me.
My former boss, more of a dad to me than the man whose sperm helped form me and whose beatings broke me, is now in hospice. I just found out last night.
May the passing of your Grandfather be a blessed one, with minimal pain and suffering 🍀🌹🍀.
Heather, thank you for sharing this. Sending all my love to you and your grandma ❤️