PigSooie Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Sickness and death have come visiting my family this past week. Bethanydear's grandmother passed away on Monday. She was my earliest mentor and I loved her. "Nana, as her family called her, was a naturalist and loved her cottage home in the woods along the Blanchard River. Her father was a florist, and helped her start her own garden when she was five. She continued to garden, keep chickens, and was an active member of the Gathering Basket Herb Society until her death. She had just recently received her seed order for the spring. A Scottish Terrier breeder, she loved all dogs. She was a life-long learner and inveterate reader (especially mystery novels), and a member of the Institute for Learning in Retirement at Bluffton University. She was a wood-carver for fifty years and was well known for gifts of her Santas and gnomes. Her family and friends will remember her for her enthusiasm for life, her sense of humor, her love of her family and the University of Michigan, and her Thoreauvian life-style. She was always ready for an adventure and is now on to a new one." A book I am reading has pointed to the idea that nowhere is death more implicit than in love. Sorry to hear that M Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Very sorry for your loss, Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clouds of Fluff Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'm so sorry, Chris. Sending lots of love to you, Bethanydear, her brother, and all the family. Nana sounded like one of those amazing souls that seem to inspire you at every turn, but especially in old age. I feel very fortunate to have had those kind of people in my life...the time I had with them seems too short and I miss them dearly, but I can tell you the love and inspiration remains with me everyday. All our best for peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead,xoxoCloudygirl and Family Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 That's a beautiful obituary, M. Chris. Nana sounds like a wonderful woman, and I hope her passing was peaceful. Please send Bethany my love. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss MChris and Bethany. Chris, she sounds a lot like you and I can see how she has influenced your life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Sincerest condolences Chis and family.I can't help but smile at the notion of how wonderful it would have been to have know her and how lucky you guys are for having been a part of her life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 It sounds as though Nana is one of the rare individuals who left the world far better than she found it. May she rest in peace, and may you keep her alive in your words and memories as long as you live, Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I am so sorry Chris, Bethany, and Josh.She continues to live through you all and, now, all of us.Peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 So sorry, Chris. Her blessings live on in you, Bethany, and everyone she touched. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 My thougths are with you also. No matter how protracted an illness a parent has, or what a blessing it is that it is ended, it is still very very difficult. Good luck. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Many comfort vibes heading your way, Chris. My sincere condolences to the family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 i missed your post, but i'm so sorry for your loss m.chris and bethany. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I was listening to a speech today that reminded me of this thread. "The problem is that we simply do not know how to die. We have forgotten that dying, like all other significant aspects of our lives, requires training and not only does it require training--it requires examples. We have to be willing to give our deaths to one another. Through which we will know how to die in the presence of one another." -Stanley Hauerwas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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