This week has just been a mess, and not just because of the holidays. On Monday I found out that my Grampy passed away. He lived a long wonderful life of 87 years and I’m drawing comfort from that. I’m so thankful and happy that he got to meet Jesse and be with us on our wedding day.
I’m also grateful for the beautiful memories I have with the two of them. For the times he and my Granny drove out to visit me in Richmond and have lunch with me at school. The days that I would stay with them during my summer breaks, and we would go to the library or sit outside and listen to the kids on the baseball field behind their house. My Granny and I always watched the same movie when I’d visit She-Ra (the female version of He-Man). They were such wonderful and kind people, always asking about the rest of my family and giving me little gifts to take home to my siblings. I miss them both so much, Granny is still here physically but Alzheimer’s has taken her away mentally.
I’ve been so amazingly blessed to have the best grandparents that anyone could ask for (and I’m super blessed because I have 3 sets!) I miss you Grampy, but I know you and Papa are watching over me. <3
I’m so sorry for your loss Ashley, I hope you had a great week and got to say goodbye to your grandpa with your loved ones.
This made me cry
I lost a set of my grandparent’s back when I was 13 (they passed 6 mo. apart) that I was really close with. It’s such a hard thing to cope with, even to this day. So sorry for your loss. But those pictures are wonderful, definitely something to cherish.
I am so sorry for your loss. You can see how much you love each other in the pictures of your wedding.
So sorry for your loss. That’s a tough one. All of my grandparents are gone. You’ll always have your memories.
So sorry to hear this Ashley. It’s great that you have those fond memories with them and that you have these great photos. You can see how much you all loved each other in them.
soooooooooooo sorry :[ !
I’m sorry, what a horrible week for you. My thoughts are with you and your family.
As you said it’s great they lived a long and happy life and you were able to have such lovely memories.
I was visiting my grandparents this weekend and it’s so sad to see them getting older and frailer, one is also badly affected by Alzheimers.
xox
I’m glad you have great memories to look back on. I’m sure those will help you through your time of grieving.
Take care!
I’m so sorry Ashley. Losing a relative is always tough. Especially one that you were really close to.
I’m so sorry. He sounds like a true treasure.
So sorry for your loss! Wonderful grandparents are a gift and something to be treasured!
I’m very sorry to hear about your grandfather. It sounds like you shared some wonderful moments with him.
I’m sorry about your grandfather but glad that you are reflecting on the good times y’all had together. I have only lost one grandparent and she was so sick it wasn’t a shock. I dread the thought of losing my other grandparents though. It’s like you know it’s gonna happen someday but you just never want that day to come.
I’m so sorry to hear this, Ashley! I know it’s hard. Cherish those photos and the memories. I lost my grandpa two weeks ago and I’m bummed to not have him at my wedding. Grandparents are special things to us that is for sure.
Thinking of you,
Emily
I am so very sorry for your loss! Sending much love and peace to you and your family during this difficult time! Xo!
Oh Ashley…I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s tough to say goodbye even knowing that they lived a good long life. This post was a beautiful tribute.
I am so sorry for your loss, Ashley. Losing grandparents is so tough… I lost one grandfather two years ago, my other grandfather this past March, and one of my grandmothers last month. So your post made me teary-eyed. Such a lovely tribute to your Grampy! My thoughts are with you and your family. Xoxo
sorry for the loss of your grampy. I can relate. I’m glad you have so many fond memories with your grandparents. You’ll never forget those times
~Lisha
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He sounds like an amazing man. I love the photo of you on your wedding day hugging! That is so sweet.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your memories and photos with us.
I am so sorry for your loss, Ashley. This was a really beautiful tribute. You brought your grandpa to life for all of us..and I am sure you’ll keep him very much alive in the memories you were blessed to create with him.
So sorry for your loss, you were obviously a big part in each other’s lives.
I can’t even imagine how full of a life he had in 87 years! To have experienced so much, and to have loved and been loved by so many family members.
Sending lots of virtual hugs to you and your family during this time. <3
I’m so sorry for your loss Ashley! You have some many wonderful memories of him, especially on your wedding day. He will always live in your heart.
XOXO
That is so sad, Ashley!! I am so sorry for your loss. But love all of the memories you have. She-Ra … princess of power!!
Ashley – I’m so sorry for your loss
It’s always terrible losing a member of the family but I’m so glad you have so many wonderful memories of him!
Oh Ashley, I am so sorry. It is so hard. I’ve lost both my grandpas now, and one was to Alzheimers, so I know what you’re dealing with there too. So sad. So, so sorry…
Losing a grandparent is one of the suckiest things in life! I love the photo of the two of you dancing. Hang onto those memories!!
i am so sorry for your loss Ashley. I never got to meet my grandpas, both passed away before I was born, but I know that the bond is special and you can see that special bond reflected between you two in these photos. hugs!
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Grampy. Losing a grandparent is so hard. All of mine have passed away. My paternal grandmother was my last grandparent to pass away and she did so on the morning of our wedding day. I joke that she really wanted to be able to make it to the wedding. Cherish the memories and photographs of you and your grandparents.
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Hi Ashley, I’m a few weeks late, but I’m sorry for your loss! Unfortunately my 94-year-old Grandpa died just the week before yours did. It’s hard to lose a grandparent, even if they’ve lived a full life and you’re a grown-up and everything. Sigh. Hugs!
PS. I LOVE your new table!!! I want one!