not sure how many remember me, but

[April]

my grandparents have both passed away this year.  They were Gretchen's original people.  My Nanny passed away in Feb. and my paw-paw passed this morning.  I am definitely feeling orphaned right now.  The two grrls are being very cuddly and Elf doesn't know yet since she is at daycare.  David is on his way home from work and when I get off work tomorrow we'll be going in for everything.  I don't feel like going to work and I don't feel like doing anything while at the same time I feel like I need to keep busy or I'll go to pieces completely.  I would appreciate whatever rays and thoughts could be spared. 

[cheryl186]

Oh April, I am so very sorry for your loss.....prayers and good thoughts are heading your way.  It is very hard to cope at a time like this, but you will be surrounded by family and friends and all of us here are your friends (actually we are family) and we will all be here for you.     If you feel the need to keep busy by posting your thoughts and feeling here, please do so.  We would love to keep you busy.   

[Kari]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in such a difficult time 

[Barb]

April - I am so sorry - I know how close you were to both your grandparents.  Prayers and rays headed your way.  Find comfort in knowing they are now together.  We are here for you and always ready to listen.  Hugs to you -

[doxielady5569128]

I'm so sorry for your loss!   I can't imagine losing both you grandparents in one year.  I know how hard it was for me when my grandpa died I can't imagine losin gmy grandma too.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers.  Take your time to heal.  We are here if you need someone to talk.    

[Brekkesmom]

Rays on the way for you and hubby, and especially Elf and the girls.  I lost an uncle and a grandmother within three weeks and thought that was hard about 15 years ago, but to lose two grandparents in a year must be very tough.  Cyber hugs and belly rubs for the dachsies, too.   Julia

[Sandishooligans]

April, I'm thinking of you and sending you my deepest sympathy. 

Your friend,
Sandi

[Beth]

April, I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[April]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts.  I'm just now getting back to some semblance of order in my head.  I've been very much like a robot most of the time and just not very much fun to be around.  I just didn't feel like doing anything at all.  The girls - all three of them were very sweet and so was hubby!  I am not back to my old self just yet, but I am functioning again so that's an improvement.  I think part of that is due to the fact that I got some consistent good news on my Master's project for the first time after a year of fighting with my advisor.  (not a fun task if you've never done it.)  I'm seeing light and I know that my grandparents would be very proud of me to do as much as I have.  When I get that paper I'm going to dance a jig because Nanny always wanted me to 'finish my education' and Paw-paw did too!

[Suzie]

April, I was just wondering about you this morning...

Times like this are just so mind-bending.  I'm sorry your dear ones are gone.  Try to remember the good times at least as often as you feel the grief.

Your are in our hearts.  Come back and tell us all about the every day things, it is what makes every day go by.  Hug your girls and David.