I've shared before about my close bond with my grandpa, who passed away when I was 3. I told my sister yesterday that I think nana will pass away very soon, as I've felt grandpa especially strong the last few days. We planned to go visit nana tomorrow. We didn't make it. She passed away a couple of hours ago.
"I love you more than you love me"...RIP Nana Benike.
{{{{{{{{ Zipper }}}}}}}}...Oh girlfriend I am so sorry to hear that. YGM
Sorry to hear about your nana zipper. She is with God now and will be another angel that you will have to watch over you. She is not gone she is just away until you get to meet again someday. (((( ))))) Take care girlfriend.
Zipper, I'm really sorry for your loss, I just lost my uncle at the start of this year and it still pains me to think about it now... You are in my thoughts...
Izzy
Izzy
I tell my children that I love them more, too. They won't get it until they've had their own, but it's true--namely because we realize that love IS all there is, after all. "Love one another or perish," is a favorite line of Morrie Schwartz, the principal in, "Tuedays With Morrie," by Mitch Albom. It's the story of an old, dying man sharing what life is REALLY all about with a younger man fixated on the obsessions of youth.
I'm sorry for your loss, Zipper. Lean on the fellowship.
I'm sorry for your loss, Zipper. Lean on the fellowship.
I'm sorry for your loss, Zippy.
hugs and smooches
hugs and smooches
My condolences to you and your family during your times of grief. Sometimes we can sense before one of our loved ones is getting ready to go home. I have one Grandma left who is 90 that I've been thinking about and had a dream of her passing not long ago. I shall pay her a visit soon. It is never easy when we lose someone we love, yet I like to think and believe a part of them is still with us. Or that they are watching over us. As I like to believe God allows them to visit.
I was very close to my other Grandma whom I called Nana from a young age. I think of her daily and miss her always. I have pictures on my fridge and on my night stand, of her. She was my best friend!!! I think that if she wouldn't have been a huge part of my life I'd certainly had been much worse off emotionally, spiritually, bodily to. I always felt as though she was the only one who ever really loved and accepted me.
When I see the great big black crow I sense she is near. She fed all the birds, even the crows. One time one swooped down in front of my car quite close to my wind shield pulling into the liquor store, during my last few months of drinking. I know in my heart it was a warning, if not a way of her trying to stop me. I even mysteriously have out loud said a chant. It must have come deep from within my spirit. I actually looked it up after doing it for a couple of years to see if the words meant anything. They do. Low and behold endurance and perseverance.
Then there was the butterfly who landed on my hand and literally stayed as I walked around that summer, she kept fluttering back through the season and would land on me and stay. Her and my Papa are near me at times, I can sense their spirits.
Your Nana is with your Grandpa now. They will be ever so close, yet we can't see them. They have entered the spiritual world. The one where no pain and only joy and peace exists. I think you will feel, sense their spirits next to you. As you are a sensitive spirit yourself. I wouldn't be surprised if it's quite strong, or you will be given a sign that all is well. As you are precious to them both and extremely precious to God. I hope you know and will be comforted by the fact that you will be joined together again one day. But also know it takes time to work through the process of grief. May you and your family draw your strength from God and each other now. You dear Lisa will be in my thoughts and prayers even more so now.
PS. Maybe theres a Nana and Grandpa / Papa club going on in heaven and the spirit world. Knowing my Nana she is already welcoming your Nana with a big hug and kiss on her cheek.
Love Always,
Chris xxx
I was very close to my other Grandma whom I called Nana from a young age. I think of her daily and miss her always. I have pictures on my fridge and on my night stand, of her. She was my best friend!!! I think that if she wouldn't have been a huge part of my life I'd certainly had been much worse off emotionally, spiritually, bodily to. I always felt as though she was the only one who ever really loved and accepted me.
When I see the great big black crow I sense she is near. She fed all the birds, even the crows. One time one swooped down in front of my car quite close to my wind shield pulling into the liquor store, during my last few months of drinking. I know in my heart it was a warning, if not a way of her trying to stop me. I even mysteriously have out loud said a chant. It must have come deep from within my spirit. I actually looked it up after doing it for a couple of years to see if the words meant anything. They do. Low and behold endurance and perseverance.
Then there was the butterfly who landed on my hand and literally stayed as I walked around that summer, she kept fluttering back through the season and would land on me and stay. Her and my Papa are near me at times, I can sense their spirits.
Your Nana is with your Grandpa now. They will be ever so close, yet we can't see them. They have entered the spiritual world. The one where no pain and only joy and peace exists. I think you will feel, sense their spirits next to you. As you are a sensitive spirit yourself. I wouldn't be surprised if it's quite strong, or you will be given a sign that all is well. As you are precious to them both and extremely precious to God. I hope you know and will be comforted by the fact that you will be joined together again one day. But also know it takes time to work through the process of grief. May you and your family draw your strength from God and each other now. You dear Lisa will be in my thoughts and prayers even more so now.
PS. Maybe theres a Nana and Grandpa / Papa club going on in heaven and the spirit world. Knowing my Nana she is already welcoming your Nana with a big hug and kiss on her cheek.
Love Always,
Chris xxx
I am really at peace with her passing. My belief is that yes, grandpa and she are together, bodies whole and free from disease.
On another note...which at first when my mom brought it up this morning I was uncomfortable...thinking, "how can she be talking about money this soon after her passing"...but my mom always looking out for me and recently with the situation with the ex and how I've wanted to move but haven't the funds, she offered her help. I guess nana has set aside $5,000 for each of us. So I got the green light to start looking for a new apartment and that it will be taken care of. Bless her heart, she even told me to hire movers this time. I am going to start searching and won't settle for anything less than what I want and need: security, a patio, OK to have cats (my kitties are contraband at the current place I reside), a garden, and close to work.
My sister is flying in tomorrow and then we will be having an intimate family funeral on Saturday. It was suggested for each of us to write a little something for the occasion. At first I told myself I wouldn't but I've thought better of it...my goodness my middle name is my Nana's name...I can work through the fear of public speaking for a minute to show her my love and respect. Geez, I can be so self-absorbed!
SKG...yea, we had a little game where we'd say, "I love you more than you love me" and the other person would say, "Nah ahh". Last night as I prayed I said, "I love you more than you love me" and I got huge goose bumps and heard in my head my nana's voice saying, "Nah ahh".
Thank you all for your kind words.
On another note...which at first when my mom brought it up this morning I was uncomfortable...thinking, "how can she be talking about money this soon after her passing"...but my mom always looking out for me and recently with the situation with the ex and how I've wanted to move but haven't the funds, she offered her help. I guess nana has set aside $5,000 for each of us. So I got the green light to start looking for a new apartment and that it will be taken care of. Bless her heart, she even told me to hire movers this time. I am going to start searching and won't settle for anything less than what I want and need: security, a patio, OK to have cats (my kitties are contraband at the current place I reside), a garden, and close to work.
My sister is flying in tomorrow and then we will be having an intimate family funeral on Saturday. It was suggested for each of us to write a little something for the occasion. At first I told myself I wouldn't but I've thought better of it...my goodness my middle name is my Nana's name...I can work through the fear of public speaking for a minute to show her my love and respect. Geez, I can be so self-absorbed!
SKG...yea, we had a little game where we'd say, "I love you more than you love me" and the other person would say, "Nah ahh". Last night as I prayed I said, "I love you more than you love me" and I got huge goose bumps and heard in my head my nana's voice saying, "Nah ahh".
Thank you all for your kind words.
I am sorry for your loss Zipper. What I find so reassuring is that even though we mourn the loss of the person, the spirit lives on in us....
((((hugs)))))
xoxo
Stacey
((((hugs)))))
xoxo
Stacey
Thinking of you, Zipper
Peace and Comfort~MomNMore
Peace and Comfort~MomNMore
My last photo with Nana taken in March.
Gidday Zipper
Hugs from NZ and your Nan is forevever there when you need her, this next year will be a year of firsts without her and that is hard, her spirit is always near as you know and her light and love is with you wherever you go:)
light and love Zac
Hugs from NZ and your Nan is forevever there when you need her, this next year will be a year of firsts without her and that is hard, her spirit is always near as you know and her light and love is with you wherever you go:)
light and love Zac
Zipper ~ My sympathy and condolences to you and yours...your post brought tears to my eyes; it reminded me of the passing of my Aunt this past March 5th....it's hard I know, but keep the faith, this is another experience that you will walk thru sober and in doing so you are strengthening your recovery foundation.
