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When I was at Leadership I received so many beautiful swap cards, and one in particular stood out by Lyssa Zwolanek, I love Pool Party, doilies and roses, so shabby. Whatever will I do when Pool Party is gone?? Eeek! Thanks for swapping with me Lyssa.
I changed the ribbon a tad but other than that it is Lyssa's card.
Stamp Set: Vintage Verses
Paper: Poo Party, Very Vanilla, Print Poetry DSP Stack, Pool Party Core'dinations cardstock
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party
Misc: Paper Doilies, 5/8 Flower Trim, Pearls, Lacy Brocade Embossing folder, Sanding block
This set's greeting is so fitting. My heart is really heavy right now. My Granny who will be 94 in April is not doing so good right now. I am not ready for her to be gone but at the same time I am happy that she will finally be with Poppa. I hope that does not make me a bad person, my emotions are just so mixed up right now. She misses him and talks about him a lot lately, and Mum says Granny knows she will be in heaven soon. The last time I saw Granny was in 2011 when my little sister got married. I talked to her last week on the phone and it was nice to hear her voice, but she is just so tired. I can't imagine living to be 93 and being away from my husband for so long. I hope that when Poppa and Granny see each other again, they are young and healthy and don't remember that they have been apart all this time. Last night I read till 11:11 just like Granny always did, and I prayed to God and talked to Poppa and told them to please let her just fall asleep and be at peace like I think she is right now, I don't want her getting sick and being in pain, she is the sweetest person in the world and I love her so much. My Mum and sister Jacqui have been keeping me updated all the time. It is hard living so far away but knowing that Poppa is waiting for Granny makes me not scared like when Poppa died, I was so scared that he was leaving Granny alone. He had always taken care of her. I am sorry for rambling on I am probably not even making any sense right now.
I'm gonna sign off and go to bed. Thanks for listening. Hugs, Di
Oh Di, I understand your feelings. My grandma lived 15 years after my grandpa died, and yet, I knew her heart ached for him. The last few years were especially hard, but I just kept telling myself that she lived a long (she was 93 when she passed) and wonderful life and her journey was coming to an end. I truly hope that my life will last as long as hers did. I know that you probably feel the same about your Gran.
Diana,
What a beautiful post about your Granny! touched my heart! I love this card — it seems to go PERFECT with your post. Thanks so much for sharing the beautiful card and your story!
Carol
ooh Di I am sooo sorry but also at the same time can't we all hope to have such a long and wonderful fulfilling life. I can't just image all the stories she has and the things she has seen. I haven't read anything so beautiful than your words tonight. All my love to you and your family.
You are making perfect sense. But when a person lives to the age of 94, you can really celebrate their life in their death, for they lived a long full life. Blessed to have seen their children's children and grandchildren. My Mom died at 59yrs old, way too young and when I hear of a person passing in their 90's it blesses my heart to know that their families had them for a complete lifetime, the way it is supposed to be. We mourn for ourselves and our loss, but we can celebrate their life at the same time. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
I too wish that you were closer so we could be here together for this. It is so damn hard. We tell her every single day, "hello from Diana, and she sends her love". She always acknowledges us and smiles when we tell her different people are sending their love.
I miss you much,
Love Jacqui
Di, sending you prayers for your Grandma. Both of my Grandmas are in Heaven and will welcome her with open arms!
Prayers going out to you at this time — You're NOT a "bad person" for wanting your precious grandmother to simply stop hurting and be at peace…
I never knew my grandfather and lost my grandma when she was only 61 and I was still very young, so you are so fortunate and blessed to still have your grandmother in your life. Sorry you are upset now but, if you loose her, you know she'll be at peace. Prayers and good thoughts are with you now, not just from me but from the entire crafting community I'm sure.
On another, lighter note, you've created your beautiful card on 'poo party' paper!
I'm so sorry to hear about your Granny not doing well, but like you, I agree that soon she will be with Poppa and all will be well again for them. I'll keep you in my prayers during this time. It's always so hard to lose the ones we love.
(((Hugs)))
Your comments make perfect sense and I understand. I hope your heart is at peace.
I am so sorry that your heart is heavy, but rest assured, you are not a bad person. Granny will be in a better place and waiting to see you one day. It must be so hard to be so far away. You and your loved ones are in my prayers.
diana, i am saying a special prayer for your granny tonight and for you too. i don't think it makes you an awful person at all to want someone you love so much to go peacefully and be with the love of her life. i think you're amazing for being so honest about it and being so unselfish to want her to go so she's happy. sending you both lots of love and hugs.
Di
I so understand what you are saying and I prayers for your Granny are that she is at peace and her passing is without pain and suffering. I brought Mom here because it was so hard to see her sick and alone.It is hard to be so far away . Hugs my friend!!!
Michelle