My Grandmother

by Lollipopgoldstein

Last night I woke up in the middle of the night and thought to myself, my grandmother is dying right now. And I had the strongest feeling that if I wanted to tell her something in that moment, she would be able to hear me, so I spoke to her in the middle of the night. This morning, my mother called to tell me that my grandmother had died in the middle of the night last night. But I already knew. It was around the same time that I bolted up awake.

After calling two of my cousins, who are more like sisters, I wrote something to read at the funeral. This is my favourite story about my grandmother and you need to know that she called me her rotten egg and I loved being called this. It started when I was little and her feisty-ness was one of the first things to go a few years ago, but I loved it when she could muster up calling me this nickname when I did something stupid such as forget to bring pants.

One time, I drove home from graduate school with a friend. When we hit Hartford, I realized I had forgotten my clothing and we had to drive back up to Massachusetts, grab my clothes, and hit the road again. I called my grandmother to tell her that we’d be late for lunch and she sighed as if this was par for the course for her Rotten Egg. When we got there, she fed us–she always made me buttered noodles–and we chatted at the dining room table.

“Do you have a beau?” my grandmother asked J–.

“I do, Grandma,” my friend told her. “But I’m a lesbian. Her name is G–.”

Grandma clapped her hands in happiness and grabbed J–’s arm. “I have always said that women bring everything beautiful to a relationship. With my husband, it was always me–I brought the beauty, the small details. What I don’t understand are gay men. There’s no one there to bring the pretty. But with two women, it must be wonderful all the time. Is it? Is it wonderful and beautiful all the time?”

J– laughed and looked at me, not understanding that I had the sassiest, most headstrong, tell-it-like-it-is, decades-before-her-time grandmother. That if my grandmother were a shoe, she would be a steel-toed doc marten. If my grandmother was a drink, she’d be gin. That my grandmother gave me the advice to take a boy on a test-drive before you married him. That while she was a product of her generation, she was also marching to her own drummer loud and clear in terms of her opinions and thoughts.

“It is beautiful,” J– agreed.

“Women, you laugh with them, you pee with them,” my grandmother mysteriously and famously said, and to this day, I never knew exactly what she meant by that statement, but her love of the sisterhood, her sassiness, her stamina, her broadness–these are the traits I hope I’ve learned as her Rotten Egg.

I love you, Grandma.

127 comments

1 May { 10.31.09 at 12:41 pm }: I’m so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful, funny, lovely grandmother. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Oh, Mel, I’m so sorry. *hugs*
2 Beautiful Mess { 10.31.09 at 12:44 pm }: I’m truly sorry about the loss of your grandmother. She sounds like a wonderful woman. Hold your memories and that special relationship you had with her, close to your heart. She’ll always be there. Lean on your family, let them be a source of comfort right now.

Sending you so much love and strength.
*HUGS*
3 Delenn { 10.31.09 at 12:53 pm }: So sorry for your loss. She sounds a lot like my Grammie, in that tell-it-like-it-is sense. What a wonderful story to tell about her.
4 Annacyclopedia { 10.31.09 at 12:57 pm }: Oh, Mel. I’m so sorry for your loss. And at the same time I’m thankful that you had such a close relationship with such a beautiful and wonderful grandmother. I hope the fact that you got to say goodbye in your own way brings you comfort as you grieve. My thougts and prayers are with you.
5 Sam { 10.31.09 at 12:59 pm }: What a lovely story; and I am sure it’s only one of a million happy memories!! May she always live within you.
6 Flying Monkeys { 10.31.09 at 1:00 pm }: What a great story! I’m sorry for the loss of your grandma, she still lives on in you.
((hugs))
7 Eve { 10.31.09 at 1:02 pm }: I’m so sorry for your loss. She’s sounds like she was one-of-a-kind and just wonderful. Your story brought tears to my eyes.
8 karlinda { 10.31.09 at 1:11 pm }: Oh, Mel, I’m so sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was an amazing, open-minded, strong woman. You were so lucky to have her.
9 Jill { 10.31.09 at 1:14 pm }: So sorry for your loss. Sounds like you learned a lot from an amazing woman.
10 PerchancetoDream { 10.31.09 at 1:19 pm }: I’m so sorry for your loss. I too had a sassy grandmother and I miss her every day. But I can still hear her voice in my head, and for that, I’ll always be grateful. I hope that her sense of humor and love live on in you.
11 Rachel { 10.31.09 at 1:23 pm }: I am sorry for your loss Mel. Your grandmother sounds like she was a delightful woman.
12 Betty M { 10.31.09 at 1:24 pm }: I love those stories – you are lucky to have shared time with her. I am sorry for your loss.
13 Rebecca { 10.31.09 at 1:28 pm }: Oh Mel, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear Grandma. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
14 Silya { 10.31.09 at 1:32 pm }: I’m so sorry, Mel. She sounds amazing, and what a wonderful blessing that you were so close to her.
15 Battynurse { 10.31.09 at 1:44 pm }: Oh Mel, I’m so so sorry about your grandmother. She sounds like a truly wonderful and amazing person. What a fabulous story you shared about her. Thinking of you and your family this weekend and sending many hugs.
16 Hyla { 10.31.09 at 1:46 pm }: I am sorry for this loss. I am glad that she awoke you and you were given the chance to speak with her.
17 tash { 10.31.09 at 1:57 pm }: Oh Mel, I’m so, so sorry. Heartfelt hugs to everyone in your family.

Reminds me of when I brought home my best (gay) friend from grad school home for the holidays, and my grandmother was there as well. My mom warned her in advance (so she wouldn’t say anything too, too stupid I guess) and her first comment to my mother after meeting my friend was, “She doesn’t look gay! She’s . . . . beautiful!” (Which begs the question: what did she think, and where did she get that idea? But that’s another post) And then my friend sang for her, and my grandmother was smitten, they were inseparable through the vacation, and grandma never failed to ask me how she was doing, years and years later.

Sigh.
18 JC { 10.31.09 at 2:07 pm }: I”m so sorry for your loss. I’m teary-eyed reading this, your Grandma sounds wonderful. My Grandma was feisty like that and I still think about her almost every day, even though she’s been gone for years. I can’t wait till my Mom is a Grandma, I think she’s gonna be the sam way. I’m glad you have such awesome memories of her to think about and pass on to your kids one day.
19 mybumpyjourney { 10.31.09 at 2:09 pm }: I am sorry for your loss. Your Grandmother sounds like a awesome person! {{HUGS}}
20 Rachel { 10.31.09 at 2:14 pm }: My condolences. Your grandmother sounds like she was a fantastic woman.
21 Circus Princess { 10.31.09 at 2:16 pm }: What a fantastic grandma you had! I’m sorry for your loss but happy for the wonderful times you had with her
22 MeAndBaby { 10.31.09 at 2:16 pm }: I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother. She sounds like a great lady. How lucky you both were to have each other in your lives.
23 MeAndBaby { 10.31.09 at 2:17 pm }: (I hit submit too quickly!) And that’s a great story!
24 Chris { 10.31.09 at 2:22 pm }: Oh Mel, I’m so sorry for your loss, but so happy for you that you were able to speak to her one last time, even if it wasn’t in the traditional sense. I’m also so happy for you for the wonderful memories you have of a delightful woman you are lucky enough to call your Grandma.
25 Trinity { 10.31.09 at 2:25 pm }: So very sorry, Mel. Sending warm wishes of comfort to you and your family right now…
26 a { 10.31.09 at 2:29 pm }: I’m so sorry for your loss. Your grandmother sounds like an original – what a great story.
27 Sue { 10.31.09 at 2:35 pm }: So very sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. What a special connection you had with her! What an amazing woman. What a treasure. What wonderful memories.
28 Mer { 10.31.09 at 2:35 pm }: I’m very sorry for your loss. The world needs more people like your grandmother, not less.
29 Birds and Squirrels { 10.31.09 at 2:40 pm }: Mel, I am so sorry about the loss of your grandmother. She sounds like an absolutely amazing woman! Thank you for sharing that story with us. How amazing that you woke up and had that feeling and were able to speak to her. That is beautiful.
30 Meghan { 10.31.09 at 2:50 pm }: I’m so sorry to hear about your grandma but I do love that you got to talk to her one last time. I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts
31 Shelli { 10.31.09 at 2:51 pm }: Mel, I am so sorry for you loss. Your grandmother sounds like the most precious gem. Thinking of you and your family.
32 Barb { 10.31.09 at 3:01 pm }: Absolutely lovely Mel. I can relate to having family with cousins like sisters and all that.

Sending my love.
33 Hillary { 10.31.09 at 3:01 pm }: I am so sorry for you loss, Mel. Thinking of you and your family!
34 Wishing4One { 10.31.09 at 3:03 pm }: Ah Mel, so sorry for your loss. Its good she let you know last night she was leaving. That is so special, she meant to do it.

My Gram let me know when she had her first stroke, I called the minute I felt it and it was happening then. She was a trip too, always told Super S he was like a priest and me a nun, looong story.

Sending you big hugs and peaceful thoughts from Cairo. Be well my dear friend. xoxoxoxoxoxo
35 luna { 10.31.09 at 3:10 pm }: crying here with you mel. this gave me the chills. in all the most beautiful ways. xo to you and yours.
36 Blanche { 10.31.09 at 3:13 pm }: I’m sorry for your loss. How wonderful you had such a connection to be able to speak to her one last time.
37 Star { 10.31.09 at 3:18 pm }: What a beautiful and fitting tribute to the life of your grandmother. You were so lucky to have her in your life (as she was to have you).
38 Sunny { 10.31.09 at 3:24 pm }: Prayers for your grandmother, you, and your family. She sounds like such a lovely woman.
39 Half of a Duo, Raising a Duo { 10.31.09 at 3:36 pm }: Mel I am so terribly sorry about your grandma. What a lovely, funny, incredible tribute. She is a part of you… and you definitely take after her!
40 Anna { 10.31.09 at 4:02 pm }: She sounds like a wonderful woman and how amazing to have such a vital connection with your grandma. Thanks for the story and I’m also sorry that she has gone.
41 IF Crossroads { 10.31.09 at 4:02 pm }: Mel,

From reading this, it sounds like you and your grandma had a very special bond. I can only imagine it’s why you felt a connection when she passed and your love for her is quite evident in your reading for her funeral.
What a sassy and fantastic woman! I loved reading this story and I’m sure it’s a fantastic example of your grandmas character and personality.
My condolences are with you and your family. The world lost someone very special last night.
~Mic
42 Lut C. { 10.31.09 at 4:11 pm }: I’m sorry for your loss, Mel.
43 staciet { 10.31.09 at 4:17 pm }: I am so sorry for your loss, Mel. Sending love your way.

Your grandma had a beautiful sparkle to her. You have that sparkle, so now we know you come by it naturally! I bet she was the kind of woman to light up a room. What a wonderful influence to have in your life.
44 Road Blocks and Roller Coasters { 10.31.09 at 4:29 pm }: Thank you for sharing such a heartwarming memory–it made me think of my own grandmother who I lost 10 years ago. I’m so sorry for your loss, Mel. ((many hugs))
45 Elizabeth { 10.31.09 at 4:29 pm }: Someday, I hope to be such a strong, beautiful woman!
46 A.M.S. { 10.31.09 at 4:32 pm }: Abiding with you.
47 donna { 10.31.09 at 4:36 pm }: So sorry for your loss.
48 Jendeis { 10.31.09 at 4:36 pm }: Baruch dayan ha’emet. May her memory be for a blessing. I’m so sorry for your loss, sweetie.
49 Heidi { 10.31.09 at 4:41 pm }: I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. I wish there were more women in the world like your grandmother.

Much love and warm hugs
50 Leah { 10.31.09 at 5:10 pm }: I’m so sorry for your loss. She sounds like just the type of lady that I would really like.
51 coffeegrl { 10.31.09 at 5:12 pm }: I am so sorry. What a blessing to have had such an amazing woman in your life. Thank you for sharing such a lovely story about her.
52 Lavender Luz { 10.31.09 at 5:22 pm }: I love her, too, because she brought us you.

She sounds like one of the awesomest Doc Marten Grandmothers ever.

Holding you and your family in my heart as you both celebrate her life and mourn the place she left behind.
53 Mary { 10.31.09 at 5:34 pm }: Oh Mel. I’m so sorry for your loss. Your grandmother sounds like a beautiful spitfire, and I’m so glad she was “with” you in that last moment. ((((big hugs)))) and I’ve got you and your family in my prayers as you work through this loss.
54 Ms. C { 10.31.09 at 5:41 pm }: I’m so sorry to hear about your grandma.
What an amazing woman she seems to have been. You are truly lucky to have had her in your life.
55 Jane { 10.31.09 at 5:46 pm }: So sorry to read of the loss of your beloved Grandma. Your obviously had a very strong bond when you knew she had passed away. She sounds like an amazing character. Lovely story.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
(Irish saying which means “may her noble soul sit at God’s right hand”)
56 N { 10.31.09 at 6:32 pm }: ♥ I’m glad you had that moment with her last night.
57 VA Blondie { 10.31.09 at 6:33 pm }: So sorry to read about your loss. She sounds like a great woman!
58 Meghan { 10.31.09 at 6:33 pm }: I am so sorry to learn of your Grandma’s passing. It was beautiful to read you were able to feel connected with her in the midst of the night in utter silence though. I pray that you forever hold tight to these precious memories that you have!
59 Hannah { 10.31.09 at 6:51 pm }: I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like your grandmother was quite the fireball! It’s great that you have such fond memories of her.
60 Amy { 10.31.09 at 7:07 pm }: I’m sorry for your loss, but glad that you have these special and happy memories of your Grandma. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family.
61 Kate { 10.31.09 at 7:11 pm }: She sounds like an amazing grandmother. I never had a close relationship with any of my grandparents. I know you will always treasure the closeness you shared. I am so sorry for your loss.
62 Heather { 10.31.09 at 7:27 pm }: What a great story. Sounds like an amazing woman.

I’m sorry. Thinking of your family.
63 Ellen K. { 10.31.09 at 7:54 pm }: I’m so sorry about your grandmother’s passing. My grandma died when I was 17 and I wish I had been able to learn more about her life from her own lips.
64 claire { 10.31.09 at 8:07 pm }: What an amazing connection you must have had, to feel her presence so strongly in the middle of the night and to be awakened from sleep by her. I have no doubt she heard you. I wonder if the day of her death ( Halloween) would have any extra significance to her? She sounds like a delightful and mischievous spirit. Sending big love and hugs:)
65 Calliope { 10.31.09 at 8:10 pm }: tears.
and lots of love.
66 Heather { 10.31.09 at 8:14 pm }: I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother. She sounds like a fanstastically spunky woman. I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Take care.
67 Quiet Dreams { 10.31.09 at 8:40 pm }: So sorry for your loss. May her memory be for a blessing.
68 Pam { 10.31.09 at 8:44 pm }: I’m sorry for your loss, Mel. Your grandma sounded like wonderful person. It sounds like anyone who had chance to meet her felt they had met someone special.
69 Ana { 10.31.09 at 8:53 pm }: Beautiful story, I am very sorry for your loss. She sounds like an amazing woman and you are very lucky to have had her in your life!!!
70 JuliaS { 10.31.09 at 10:25 pm }: I am truly sorry for your loss Mel. Your Grandma sounds like a delightful and fun lady.
71 Melissa G { 10.31.09 at 10:41 pm }: Oh Mel, I’m so very sorry for your loss. But what a beautiful tribute to your grandmother. She sounds like my kinda girl.

(((HUGS)))
72 clare { 10.31.09 at 11:02 pm }: Oh Mel… I am so so sorry. How wonderful to have such a wonderful sassy grandma. I am so glad you got one more moment with her last night. Thanks for sharing your story. She sounds a bit like you… and the world is so lucky to have you. And today I have a teary smile on my face because I now know of yet another amazing woman thanks to you telling us about your amazing grandma. thinking of you and your family today….
73 Erica { 10.31.09 at 11:09 pm }: What a beautiful post. I too am very close with my grandmother. They sound like they have a lot in common. Peace to you and your family.
74 Jen { 10.31.09 at 11:26 pm }: Losing your grandmother sounds like a true loss to your family. I am so glad that you have the stories of her pep and spirit to remind you of her. I love people who remind me to be who I am and to not apologize for the differences. With everything that you do here, I think that as her Rotten Egg you have passed down the spirit of sisterhood. {hugs}
75 Michelle { 10.31.09 at 11:54 pm }: I am so sorry for your loss, she sounds like she was a WONDERFUL woman!!!
76 nixy { 11.01.09 at 12:23 am }: I’m so sorry to hear about your loss, but your story was wonderful and beautiful.
77 Dora { 11.01.09 at 1:19 am }: So sorry, Mel. What a beautiful tribute to her.
78 edenland { 11.01.09 at 4:05 am }: Oh Mel. I am so, so glad you spoke with her, as she passed. That’s incredible, and evidence of a strong bond you have with her.

Thinking of you, sending you love. XO
79 Hevel { 11.01.09 at 4:48 am }: Your grandma sounds like she was a wonderful person. I’m sorry for your loss!
80 Hope Springs { 11.01.09 at 4:55 am }: What a wonderful story – she sounds like an amazing woman. I’m sorry for your loss, but how fantastic that she told you she was going and gave you one last chance to speak to her.
81 Angie { 11.01.09 at 5:28 am }: She sounds wonderful, Mel. Your stories make me miss her spirit in this world too. It is so hard to lose one of your tribe, and I am sending you much love, support, and grounding as you navigate this new world. I am just so sorry.
82 Pundelina { 11.01.09 at 6:46 am }: Aleha Ha-shalom.

I’m so sorry for your loss Mel
It’s so spooky and wonderful that you woke up when you did. Your message must surely have travelled through the ether to her.

((hugs))
83 Vee { 11.01.09 at 7:04 am }: I am sorry for your loss. What a great story , she surely sounds amazing.
84 LJ { 11.01.09 at 7:22 am }: Oh my goodness, I am so sorry Mel!
85 Journeywoman { 11.01.09 at 8:10 am }: I’m so sorry for your loss. May Gd comfort you with all who mourn.
86 Kelli { 11.01.09 at 8:21 am }: That sounds a lot like what happened to me when my Grandmother passed away…like she was coming to say goodbye. It is a beautiful memory for me and hopefully will be for you, too. Condolences to you and your family, Mel. May you have peace in this sorrowful time.
87 Jenn { 11.01.09 at 8:32 am }: What an incredible woman your grammie must have been – I am glad that you were able to say your goodbyes to her in the quiet of the night. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest condolences to you and your family.
88 JustAnotherJenny { 11.01.09 at 8:42 am }: Your Grandmother sounds like one fun, sassy, lady!

I’m very sorry for you loss.
89 Pie { 11.01.09 at 8:58 am }: My condolences, Mel. What a lovely portrait of your grandmother you painted, it brought a smile to my face and reminded me of my own grandmothers I’ve lost. Happy memories with them both, keep those memories close to you.
90 Io { 11.01.09 at 10:45 am }: Mel, my heart is with you. Your grandmother must have been an incredible woman and I love this story.
91 Kristin { 11.01.09 at 11:09 am }: Oh Mel, I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful, beautiful story you shared with us though.
92 Erin Alanna { 11.01.09 at 11:23 am }: Mel- I am so sorry for the loss of your Grandmother.
93 Somewhat Ordinary { 11.01.09 at 11:55 am }: Mel, I am so sorry for your loss. Your grandmother sounds like a wonderful woman. Her sassiness sounds a lot like my Mommom’s. I’m thinking of you and your family during this time.
94 nonlineargirl { 11.01.09 at 12:52 pm }: I am so sorry for your loss.
95 Baby Smiling { 11.01.09 at 1:58 pm }: So sorry, Mel. I hope that ChickieNob and Wolvog are old enough that they always remember her.

Sassy and inclusive. Sounds like someone else I know.
96 jenn { 11.01.09 at 2:12 pm }: I am so sorry for your loss- she sounds like an amazing & wonderful woman!
97 once a mother { 11.01.09 at 2:18 pm }: At the beginning of this post I felt such sadness. “Oh Mel…” I sighed, but then I got caught up in it. In her. In all that made her unique and spunky and wonderful and I’m sorry friend because I know I should offer you my tears, but instead you got a smile. What a special lady, what a remarkable influence, and what a great bond you shared with her. I can see why it was you so relished the term “rotten egg.” Smiles at the story, and hugs for your loss. Thinking of you as you celebrate this remarkable woman and the deep connection you two shared, after all… it was her “rotten egg” that she chose to come say goodbye to.
xxPeace
98 Clomid Mistress { 11.01.09 at 2:44 pm }: I am so sorry for your loss. Your grandmother sounds like a very special woman.
99 Erin { 11.01.09 at 3:17 pm }: Mel, I’m so sorry for your loss. I can tell what a beautiful and special woman she was from the lovely story you’ve shared. May you remember all of those wonderful memories during your sadness.
100 Paz { 11.01.09 at 3:26 pm }: Sorry Mel. If one must go, it should be as a grandmother – and as you tell it she sounds like she was simply the best at it. Sorry for your loss, happy you had someone so sassy as an inspiration.
101 S { 11.01.09 at 3:39 pm }: Mel, I’m so sorry for your loss. She sounds so fun.
102 Kim { 11.01.09 at 3:59 pm }: I am very sorry to hear of your loss but I am equally glad to hear that you had such a beautiful moment of clarity to be “with” her and send her your love in those moments. I will keep you and yours in my prayers.
103 Natalie { 11.01.09 at 4:08 pm }: I’m so very sorry for your loss, Mel. She sounds like such a spirited woman, someone I would have loved to meet.
104 My Reality { 11.01.09 at 4:15 pm }: I am sorry for your loss, Mel. Thinking of you and your family.
105 Billy { 11.01.09 at 5:18 pm }: So sorry for your loss. She sounds like an amazing woman.
May her memory be blessed.
106 deathstar { 11.01.09 at 5:18 pm }: My condolences for the loss of your grandmother. That is a wonderful story. I wish I had known her – we would have had a good laugh!
107 loribeth { 11.01.09 at 5:57 pm }: So sorry for your loss, Mel. She sounds like quite a lady (& perhaps more than a little like her granddaughter??). Grandparents are such special people — my maternal grandmother’s been gone 10 years & I still miss her horribly.
108 Neil { 11.01.09 at 8:12 pm }: I’m sorry.
109 amy { 11.01.09 at 8:15 pm }: So sorry about yr loss. xo
110 Opposite of oops { 11.01.09 at 8:37 pm }: What a beautiful story, I’m sure you did her proud.

((hugs))
111 Caitlin { 11.01.09 at 9:19 pm }: ((hugs))
112 S { 11.01.09 at 9:38 pm }: I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I can feel the love in your words. I think many never have that kind of relationship with a grandmother. Just like you, I’m blessed to have a wonderful relationship with mine. Cherish the memories and revisit them often.
113 B { 11.02.09 at 1:22 am }: How did you know?

That’s beautiful – that you could say whatever you needed and that she could hear.
She sounds amazing , your Nan, I would have pee’d with her. I think.?

She is obviously loved deeply and will be missed. I will be thinking of you as you remember her.
114 serenity { 11.02.09 at 10:08 am }: She sounds like an amazing lady.

I’m so sorry for your loss. But strangely glad that you woke up that night and were able to tell her what you did.

xxx
115 Elizabeth { 11.02.09 at 10:09 am }: This made me laugh and cry at the same time. What a wonderful woman. You must miss her so much. I’m so sorry. *hugs*
116 IdleMindOfBeth { 11.02.09 at 10:45 am }: Oh Mel – I’m holding you in my heart as you mourn this loss.
117 Jack { 11.02.09 at 10:54 am }: Your grandmother sounds like quite a woman. Sorry for your loss.
118 Erica { 11.02.09 at 11:13 am }: Your stories of your grandmother have put a big old grin on my face. I’m so sorry for your loss.
119 Lin { 11.02.09 at 11:24 am }: So sorry for your loss. Your grandmother sounds wonderful…and truly ahead of her time!
120 Phoebe { 11.02.09 at 11:31 am }: So sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother. She sounds like one really special person. I had a grandmother kind of like yours. I still miss her even though she passed away at 90 fifteen years ago.
121 TheMrs { 11.02.09 at 11:41 am }: I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
122 Kate (Bee In The Bonnet) { 11.02.09 at 12:24 pm }: Oh, Mel. I’m so sorry for your loss. Your grandmother sounds like an incredible woman, so ahead of her time, so willing to tell it like it is. All losses are tragic, but losses of someone so cherished and so special are just extra hard.

Wishing you peace.
123 Lucy { 11.02.09 at 12:25 pm }: I’m so sorry for your loss.
124 Rachel { 11.02.09 at 6:58 pm }: I am so sorry for your loss.
125 Kir { 11.03.09 at 3:35 pm }: wow, that was simply beautiful. So are you…so was she.
126 Jules { 11.04.09 at 7:11 am }: My condolences on your loss.
127 babyattheend { 11.05.09 at 3:13 pm }: What an amazing woman, your grandmother. Sending you lots of warmth.

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