The end of October passed in a blur as we had to say goodbye to Craig's grandma. She went to bed on a Saturday night and was never conscious again. Her nine living children were called home. We thought she would go as soon as the last one got there on Monday. She didn't. On Tuesday they brought her home to care for her during her final days. On Saturday afternoon she finally faded away.
It was sad and special & emotionally exhausting. And we were only there a fraction of most days. Not pulling any all night shifts. It was amazing to witness the love her children poured forth during that time. We will miss the special spunkiness of 93 year old great grandma. I hope everyone has someone like her in their lives at one point or another.
It was sad and special & emotionally exhausting. And we were only there a fraction of most days. Not pulling any all night shifts. It was amazing to witness the love her children poured forth during that time. We will miss the special spunkiness of 93 year old great grandma. I hope everyone has someone like her in their lives at one point or another.
The Connelly side of the Schoeller family tree sang a hymn at the graveside service. Kaia was sleeping during the burial, but she did get in on the practice session at the church. I'm so glad I snapped that photo. It perfectly captured the moment.
Time for a family photo.We took lots, but somehow I just loved this one in the tree. It's the tree in great grandma's yard. One that many children have played in. It was just fitting that once everyone made it back to the house that the kids were climbing all over it in their funeral best.
14 comments:
I've been thinking about you the last week! What awesome photos!
your journaling took me back to when we cared for my grandma when she was dying, and her last days.
Sending you sympathy!
Oh! You're related to Shari and Jenny?
yeah, they are my sis's-in-law!
All my sympathy to you and your family. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Craig's grandma. My prayers are with you.
great family photo.
Sorry about Craig's grandma
what a great tree! and family. sorry it had to be grandma's passing to get you all together...joy and sorrow...
I was going to offer our sympathy to Craig tonight when he stopped by and forgot. So, yes, we have been thinking of all of you, too. Notice Walter isn't on the picture? Nice photo opportunity and nice how people were spread out. Not just lined up side by side like so many are done.
darla - walter was at the funeral. but he drove up that morning & julie drove up the night before. he left earlier than she did!
drove down i mean!
These are lovely pictures, Mindy! Absolutely lovely. Thinking of all of you.
That is truly a family tree :) Neat pictures. Sorry to hear about your loss, but what sweet memories you have! Amy
the pix really are nice. Was esp glad to see the big family pic- has been a long time since I've seen the Connellys!
I am sure your days were joy and sorrow interwoven. Very neat family picture. Love how grown up little Kaia looks standing with the big kids:-)
That is a darling picture of your baby girl. What a great capture of that moment. Sorry for the occasion and for your family's loss.
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