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Jan 14, 2008 | 6:01 PM
Category: Faith
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I know it has been a while since I have posted on here.  But there has not been too much on my mind.  However, one little thing is tickling at the back of my mind.  My grandma's birthday is approaching us.  She passed away in September of 2007 and it got me to thinking how much the family is missing her.  With that being said, I am posting up what I read at her funeral. 

There is a couple of things that should be noted before this post is read.  I was the only grandchild to say anything at her funeral, I was the only grandchild to be a pallbearer and my one uncle (whom I am not on the best of terms) asked me to do a reading at the church.  Again, the only grandchild to do any of this at the funeral.  I was very touched to have this privilege and I would do it again. 

Miss you grandma and mom.
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Each individual is a single thread in the tapestry we call a family.  When one of the main threads are pulled, there is a tendency for people to say the tapestry is ruined.  I have found out that even though that the thread is pulled, sometimes the tapestry grows even stronger.

Almost 3 years ago, we lost one of the main threads in my immediate family.  But we have pulled together and our tapestry has grown stronger.  Though we may have a few frays, our family has gotten closer and stronger than what it was before we lost my mom.

The same can be said with the passing of grandma, we lost a major thread in our tapestry.  However, this loss does not have to cause the tapestry to fall apart.  Look upon us and see how we have persevered throughout our ordeal.  Use this as an opportunity to get closer with one another.  Share your grief, your sorrow and your happiness.  Remember her for who she was and what she meant to each of us.

There will be times in which you will do something that will bring back memories of her.  Savior those little moments and enjoy them.  You will be surprised by what you will remember as the months pass.  Memories that in which you thought were long lost will sneak upon you like the fog in the night.  These memories may cause you to shed tears of sorrow or a smile of delight.  Either way, enjoy those little moments because they will always bring her back to you.

And as the months fade into years, you will find the pain in your heart slowly eases.  Though nothing can ever replace grandma, take solace in the fact a little of her will always be with each of us.  And each of us have a special memory of her.  I say take that memory and hold it close to your heart.  It will help heal the hole that she left behind with her passing.  I know it to be true because I have take a memory of my mom and I hold it close to my heart each day.  Though the wound, from the passing of my mom, has not fully healed, that memory provides the comfort that is needed.
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jana read my blog view my photos
Jan 17, 2008 | 12:16 PM

That was beautiful! You have no idea how badly I needed to read this! Yesturday was the One year anniversary of my mom's death, and Yes it was a tough day. I miss her so much!

Our tapestry needs major repair, and what family is left are not close. Life has been very challenging, trying to put on a happy face and move forward, but it's not easy.

One day at a time, thats what keeps me going. Tomorrow will be a brighter day. I sure hope!!
Thanks again, that was very beautiful and tugged at my heartstrings.

Peace, Jana
squirrelboy read my blog view my photos
Jan 17, 2008 | 5:35 PM

You're welcome jana. I am glad someone else got to enjoy my posting too.
mrmgrady read my blog view my photos
Jan 19, 2008 | 3:34 PM

Squirrilboy,

Very well put and I can tell, directly from the heart!

I had a similar experience some nine years ago when I shared my "Reflections of My Life with My Grandmother" at her funeral and memorial masses. It was the most enjoyable thing I could do! The congregations chuckled and sniffled at my comments. After the masses, people complemented me on my eulogy (when you have good materials, it is easy!).

I always say that a loved one who has passed away is painful because a part of you goes with them, but a part of them remains with you as an everlasting treasure to keep!

Peace to you!
hocke1 read my blog
Jan 24, 2008 | 9:55 AM

Jana, we have both lost our moms he lost his 7 days after he proposed to me .. it was very devestating.. I lost mine it will be 15 years this year and I still cant believe I have made it this far without her so I know your pain it gets a little easier but that pain is still there and I would do anything to have her back...I'm squirrelboys wife and if you like this reading you should see the one he did for our wedding program it was beautiful..
squirrelboy read my blog view my photos
Jan 24, 2008 | 1:52 PM

I think my little lady is making a request. Once I get a chance, tonight, I will post the poem I wrote for our wedding. I may even post up what i had read to her at the church.

Yes, I have a bit of the bard in me!
squirrelboy read my blog view my photos
Jan 24, 2008 | 1:54 PM

BTW mrmgrady, thank you for your kind words. I thought I posted up a thank you but I guess it did not post.
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