an earthly good-bye.

Today and tomorrow are two days which are sure to remain in both of our hearts for a lifetime:
{cv} and I will be saying our earthly good-bye to his grandmother, {dv}. 

Diagnosed only five weeks ago with spinal and lung cancer, her body succumbed to her illness
while we were away this weekend at the wedding in Blacksburg, Virginia. Though hearing the
news wasn't easy, it certainly wasn't unexpected. {cv} and I have visited a few times in recent
weeks--and in our last visit, I had a feeling it might be our last. We said the Lord's Prayer before
we left her to fall peacefully back to sleep and it helped bring a smile to my face because I knew
{dv} was completely at ease and ready to make her trip to her heavenly home.


Though my hair in the last two Christmas pictures shows the wear of a long evening, these photos
are some that I know we'll treasure for a lifetime. {dv} brought so much joy to so many--and she
welcomed me with open arms to the {v} family. Her warmness and her ever-constant smile
always made you feel at home. In our first meeting, she told me I was a lucky girl to snag her {cv}...
and, boy, she was right. She and {cv}'s grandfather, {lv}, have provided a remarkable example 
of married love--as high-school sweethearts, lifelong partners and incredible parents.

Since we'll be traveling up to the wake and funeral in New Hampshire today and tomorrow,
there will be radio silence on {long distance loving} until Friday at 12:00am...
when I'll be back for the 25th Friday's Fancies link-up. 

Until then, give your family members an extra squeeze and cherish every moment with them.
Though {dv} wasn't my grandmother by blood, I certainly counted her as one. 
The Lord got a very special angel this week--and I can't wait to see her again one day!

I'll see you all back here on Friday--all of my love, {av}

53 comments:

  1. This is so so sad!! I am really sorry for your loss!! Condolences!!

    Take care! xoxoxo

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  2. I'm very sorry for your loss, she sounded like a lovely lady! This brought a tear to my eye x

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  3. What a sweet tribute. Thinking of you both.

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  4. I'm so sorry {av} - I had a very special mother-in-law that I lost last year so know how much it hurts. Thinking of you and sending warm hugs your way. xoxo

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  5. Awww so sorry for your lost but such a sweet post for her . . .

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  6. i am so sorry av, i know how close cv and you are to his grandmother...but i am SO glad you two have the chance to see her again one more time. my thoughts and prayers are with you, cv and your family. xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  7. She sounds like an amazing lady. Thinking of your family during this tough time! All my best to you.

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  8. My sincerest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Thinking of you all.

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  9. i am very sorry for your loss. my grandmother (not blood related either technically) is going through chemo. i see her friday and will give her an extra squeeze.

    http://lachapstickfanatique.blogspot.com

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  10. What a sweet dedication to what sounds like an amazing grandmother. My thoughts are with you today! xoxo

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  11. My BF also just lost his grandmother... his family going through a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with y'all and may our strength and support help them to move forward. :)

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  12. sending all my love and positivity to you, cv and your families.
    xoxo

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  13. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers! xo

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  14. thinking of you, it's never easy to lose a family member... hope you and the {v} family are able to smile this week when you remember your times with her!

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  15. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family are in my prayers.

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  16. I'm so sorry for your loss :( I'm thinking of you.

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  17. Though I'm so sorry to hear of her passing, I love your attitude & outlook on her life & death. Thinking of you guys.

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  18. i am so sorry for your loss love! keeping you all in my prayers!

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  19. I'm so sorry for your loss and my condolences to you and the rest of the V family.

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  20. I'm so sorry for your love {av}. Thinking about you all during this time.

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  21. My condolences go out to you and your family! =(

    http://thelittlebrunettemermaid.blogspot.com/

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  22. All my prayers and love for you and your family, dear!

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  23. I'm so sorry to read this but after just reading "Heaven is for Real," I know she will be ok. :)

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  24. I'm so sorry to hear this! You, {cv} and Granny will be in my prayers this week as you celebrate her life and your love for her this week :)

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  25. Prayers go out to you and your family!

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  26. What a sweet post. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys!

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  27. i'm so sorry for your loss - my heart goes out to you and your family. it's great to see all of the wonderful moments and memories that you'll have forever!

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  28. i'm so sorry for your & cv's loss. my husband just lost his grandfather this april (at 90 yrs old), and the funeral certainly wasn't easy for anyone.

    cancer is a terrible thing, and i'm so sorry it stole your husband's grandmother away as well.

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  29. Ugh! You made me choke up. What a sweet post. My mom is a survivor of 3 different types of cancer and I am so sorry to hear of a beautiful lady's passing b/c of it...

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  30. I'm so sorry for your loss. Those are great photos of all of you, and I hope that you cherish her memory.

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  31. I'm so sorry for your loss av, my condolences...

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  32. Such a beautiful tribute to {dv}. I'm glad her illness wasn't prolonged, and that you all felt her at peace.

    xox, Lena

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  33. So sorry for your loss. Have safe travels!

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  34. My heart goes out to you and your husband. My grandmother died on Saturday and we had her funeral today so I know what you all are going through. :)

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  35. im so sorry for your loss, but love your attitude. yes, she is now with our heavenly father, its a beautiful thing:)

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  36. I'm so sorry for your loss... she was beautiful and I know she had a beautiful soul. But rejoice - she is in Heaven and you will see her again! I know it is hard, though.

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  37. I'm so sorry for your loss... she was beautiful and I know she had a beautiful soul. But rejoice - she is in Heaven and you will see her again! I know it is hard, though.

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  38. What a sweet way to remember your grandmother ;) Thinking and praying for you and your hubby! She sure looked like a sweet and warm soul!

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  39. I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like a lovely woman. I hope she has found peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. xoxo

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  40. What a sweetheart! She and I share the same birthday. I'm really sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers xoxo

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  41. I’m sorry to hear this :( Your email prompted me to check your posts. I always wonder if it’s harder to know your loved one is going to pass or to have it happen suddenly. I’m guessing knowing is better; at least you’re able to make peace. Sorry for your loss, av.

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  42. I just found your blog, and I LOVE it! This post was heartfelt and sweet, and the premise of your blog could not be more needed for me right now. I'm a few years into my relationship, (one of those years being long distance) and I could use a little support like this!

    Thank you so much! :)

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  43. So sorry for your loss, but that was such a beautiful post! Safe travels!

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  44. thinking & praying for you my dear...much love!

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  45. Incredibly sorry for your loss

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  46. Awww, honey. Thinking about you and your sweet hubby. Safe travels, darling lady.

    (Big hugs to you)

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  47. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Losing a loved one is always hard, expected (due to terminal illness) or not. Remember the smiles, the laughter, and the hugs. And the memories.

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  48. I am so sorry again for your loss. Sending you both LOTS of love. If you need ANYTHING AT ALL please call/email/text any time!

    Hope you are feeling ok, too!

    xoxoxo

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  49. I'm so sorry for your lost. This is a lovely post and tribute. I'll keep you, her, and your family in my prayers.

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  50. oh my heart aches while reading this post! i am so sorry for this loss, and will be thinking and praying for your family. she sounds like she was an incredible woman and had quite an impact on a lot of lives. xoxo

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  51. I'm sorry I'm late in sending you my thoughts. But I'm sorry for your loss.

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