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Wed, September 26, 2007 - 12:06 PMShe and my grandfather were totally in love every moment of their lives. They were inseparable. A photographer, my grandfather used her in all of his pictures. She was his muse, his love, and his life. He always called her Bunny. All through the house was little bunny figurines he bought for her, and cards and love letters written to Bunny.
When my grandfather died, I worried that my grandmother might not get through it. He had a long illness, and she nursed him throughout. She was strong, and remained strong through the end and beyone. And she still gets a youthful glint in her eye everytime she talks about him.
About ten years after my grandfather died, they pulled some walls down in the living room to fix some plumbing issues. Behind the plaster, they found scrawled on the inner wall the phrase "I love you Bunny". It was like my grandfather transcended death to send her that message. That was the first time I ever saw my grandmother caught off guard.
The other day, I was standing next to my grandmother's hospital bed, holding her hand and keeping her company. She suddenly looked over and said to me "In your marriage, I wish you have what I had". It was the best thing anyone could wish.
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Wed, September 26, 2007 - 12:20 PM
What a terrific set of grandparents you have gotten to have you in life.
Your grandmother sounds utterly enchanting and I sure this is incredibly hard for you right now. When my grandma went into the hospital a year and 5 months ago and I knew she wasn't leaving those were the worst weeks of my life. I hope your family or friends are of comfort and strength to you so you can support her and be a good companion to your grandmother if this is her final leg of the journey. My thoughts are with you both. |
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Wed, September 26, 2007 - 7:27 PM
That's an amazing story. It's so hard to watch loved ones slip away, but knowing that she had such love in her life must be comforting.
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Wed, September 26, 2007 - 8:54 PM
Well written and well said. Your grandparents sound like amazing people. To experience such happiness is wonderful and to wish that same kind of happiness on you is a precious gift. You will always carry these precious memories with you and one day pass them onto your granddaughter too.
My thoughts are with you and your family. ~Zingara |
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Thu, September 27, 2007 - 12:53 AM
Living the Dream
Wildcat,
I'm sorry to hear about your Grandmother's health, but happy to hear about her life. It sounds like she honestly has been living the dream. Your description of your Grandparent's marriage is the dream. Seeing what they had is what drives the rest of us to keep on giving love a chance even after heartache. If it occurs to you, thank her for providing an example for the rest of us to follow. My thoughts are with you and my wish is for your Grandmother's comfort. Take care; be well. Yours in Service, Gabriel |
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Thu, September 27, 2007 - 10:24 AM
Sending you my lov, WC. I've lost both of my grandparents in the past recent years and it's so difficult to let go of such special people - but the values and love they have given to you will live on in you for always.
Your grandparents sound so wonderful. What great people to have in your life and be able to look up to. : ) |
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Thu, September 27, 2007 - 12:21 PM
all my love to your beautiful lady. looking for that solid thing to stand against in times like that isn't easy. let her love and life help be the thing that catches you when you fall. my nanny (dads mom) was the best thing that could have happened to me through an abusive upbringing, i held her hand till the last beat of life left her and i wouldn't trade that moment for anything in the world.
stand strong passionate warrior, you have every tool to help make whatever happens as simple and loving as possible for her and yourself. love and hugs from Va. |
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Fri, September 28, 2007 - 10:33 AM
How beautiful to have a life filled with so much love. I hope you have what she had too, in fact I hope I do myself.
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Sat, October 6, 2007 - 8:41 AM
Bunnys and Mamos...
WildCat.... I lost my Mamo when I was 20 years old. It was like she waited til the week between when i was home from Pitt and leaving to work at Cedar Point for the summer. I was able to spend that week with her and share all of our love before she past. I woke the morning of her death, knowing that it would be that day. I was closest to her of all of her grandchildren. I was her "babydoll". She is physically gone, but never spirtitually gone from my heart. I know this time is difficult, enjoy your moments (as I know you will) and hold her close. She will be your Bunny forever, like my Mamo is still with me.....
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