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My Grandma Bev passed away last night.

She lived a full, but sometimes difficult life. Before her mid-thirties, she had lost two husbands and then she raised five children on her own for the next almost 50 years. I am comforted that it was with all of these children that she finally let go. I am comforted that surely her past husbands and so many other loved ones were waiting, excited to welcome her into heaven. I am comforted that she has found peace.

Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers.

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  1. Annemiek Avatar
    Annemiek

    My heart goes out to you and your family Elise. This must be hard, losing your grandmother and with Paul being away. I’m keeping you in my thoughts.

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  2. Sandy Avatar
    Sandy

    Thoughts, prayers and hugs from Louisiana. Your Grandma sounds like a wonderful woman.

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  3. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    I’m so sorry for your loss. May your grandma rest in peace. Take care.

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  4. Susi Avatar
    Susi

    I am so sorry for your loss and I pray for comfort and strength for you and your family. Losing my Grandmother some years ago felt so very painful that I couldn’t believe that my heart would heal, but over the years memories of her have given me strength and healing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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  5. Marissa Avatar
    Marissa

    I’m sorry about your Grandma Bev. Sending good thoughts your way during this difficult time.

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  6. DebZorn Avatar
    DebZorn

    Blessings to you and your family.

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  7. Kathy Avatar
    Kathy

    my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

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    tammy

    so sorry for your loss…my grandmother passed away this summer…irreplaceable…peace to you…

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  9. Megs Avatar
    Megs

    Oh Elise! I am so sorry. I just lost my grandma a few months ago. She was all I ever wanted to be – it’s been a rough few months.
    Picture me giving you the hug/support/listening ear that I could have used the past few months.

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  10. sally Avatar
    sally

    Elise and family,
    So sorry to hear about your loss.
    In time may your grief become peace.

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  11. kim Avatar
    kim

    sorry for your loss and keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.

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  12. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    So sorry for your loss. Wishing you and your family peace as well!

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  13. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    Thinking of you. You have such a lovely way with words.

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  14. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    My deepest condolences to you & your family. hugs

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  15. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Much peace to you and your family.

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  16. Vee Patel Avatar
    Vee Patel

    I’m so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

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  17. sophie Avatar
    sophie

    blessings, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family in this moment of need.

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  18. *Dream Weaver* Avatar
    *Dream Weaver*

    My sincere condolences to you and your family. God bless.

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  19. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    I’m sorry for your loss. Hoping all the cherished memories you have of her bring you {bittersweet} peace. Thinking of your family.

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  20. Nadia Avatar
    Nadia

    so sorry elise. sending you big hugs! take care. ciao!

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  21. Mo Avatar
    Mo

    I am so sorry for your lost. Sending positive vibes out to you and your family.

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  22. Lindsey Avatar
    Lindsey

    So sorry for your loss Elise, many thoughts and prayers. Ironically my grandma just passed away three days ago very unexpectedly and just the night before I was updating my autumn minibook with pictures from our most recent visit last week, I’m so glad I have my minibooks from your etsy store as documentation of much happier times….so thank you for that:-)

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  23. Vic Avatar
    Vic

    Thinking of you and your family at such a difficult time.
    When my father died I found this incredibly comforting:
    “You can shed tears that she is gone,
    or you can smile because she has lived.
    You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back,
    or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.
    Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her,
    or you can be full of the love you shared.
    You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
    or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
    You can remember her only that she is gone,
    or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
    You can cry and close your mind,
    be empty and turn your back.
    Or you can do what she’d want:
    smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”

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  24. Melissa Mann Avatar
    Melissa Mann

    Many, many thoughts, prayers, & hugs to you and yours.

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