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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 14 2008 : 9:16:41 PM
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Tonight is the first night I've spent alone, meaning without Seamus, in this old farm house since I moved here ten years ago. Not ONE NIGHT here without her until tonight. Yesterday, I received a call from my dad telling me that my grandmother had passed away - she fell into a coma on Friday and passed away Sunday. She was so much fun and so very kind and interesting - always ready with a papaya or a game of cards. This morning, I put down my oldest and best dog, Seamus. She is/was a golden retriever with an amazing capacity for empathy - and patience enough to let a toddler stick his fingers up her nose. Massive organ failure - she wasn't sick, the vet said it looks more like a poisioning. I don't really care what it was. It's too quiet here. No grandmother in the back of my mind, no dog under my feet. My husband is out of town on business, my oldest is with my parents, and my little one is asleep. Darn if I even know what to do. It's just one of those days - wild in it's own almost surreal way, I guess. We all have them, and it's days like this one that make me refer back to the sayings and admonitions I grew up with, "Out of emotion and into motion," and, "This, too, shall pass."
This is my grandma and me - it's so fuzzy - it's the only one I have on the computer - this is in 2006. She's lovely and fun and kind...
...and this is Seamus; the Good Dog...
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
Edited by - Libbie on Apr 17 2008 9:21:04 PM |
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Posted - Apr 14 2008 : 9:30:41 PM
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Libbie, you've been through a lot those past days. I am sorry for the loses of your GrandMa and of Seamus. Wrap yourself into a quilt and if you can, talk to them, pray for them, spend some time with yourself in a quiet way.
A big hug to you,
corinne
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Posted - Apr 14 2008 : 9:48:31 PM
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Libbie *hugs* I am so sorry to hear about your losses. There are not enough words to convey what I am feeling. Just know I am sending love your direction.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
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USA
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Posted - Apr 14 2008 : 11:10:39 PM
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Oh Libbie. I am so sorry to hear about your Grandma passing. I still miss mine so much and she has been gone 16 years now. But..it does get a little easier and the wonderful memories make it easier.
I feel so bad about Seamus too! I am glad I got to meet her. She was a wonderful dog. If you need to hang out just let me now!!!
(((((hugs))))))
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Lainey
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Elaine
Waco
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 05:45:22 AM
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Libbie,
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. I lost both of mine within a few years several years ago and I miss them terribly. The memories of the love and time you had together will comfort you some. That's a loving photo you shared with us.
Also sorry to hear about Seamus. She looks so sweet in that photo. I have a golden that's 11 and she's a big part of our family. Please know that I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and sending a big hug from Kentucky.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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KYgurlsrbest
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Jonni
Elsmere
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 05:52:47 AM
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Libbie...what can I say except that I am sending you peaceful thoughts. It must be beyond hard for you, right now. I can't imagine dealing with BOTH of those things at once, but we all must go through our trials, I suppose....I'm just sorry you're having to do it all alone.
Thinking of your gran and Seamus, now renewed.
Jonni
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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palmettogirl
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 06:20:17 AM
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| so sorry to hear about your losses. life can really make your heart hurt sometimes........ again, sorry to hear about your losses. sue |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Elsinore
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 06:46:01 AM
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WOW - you are all so sweet. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers - they mean the world to me. It's all going to be fine, I know - it just takes a little time...
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
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mima
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 07:15:33 AM
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I'm so sorry Libbie!! I wish I could give you a big hug in person!! So..consider yourself cyber hugged from me!!!!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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Mountain Girl
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Colville
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 07:39:32 AM
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| Libbie I am so sorry to hear of your double loss. My husband went through the same thing at the end of February. First his mother (90 years old) died and the following Friday his much loved dog Lady (golden retriever/spaniel) died at the age of 13. It's a lot to absorb but time does heal and after a time it doesn't hurt so bad and happy memories fill the void. JoAnn |
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Meg
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Idaho
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 08:21:57 AM
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Libbie, thinking of you.
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org |
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 11:12:57 AM
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So sorry about your losses Libbie. Sending Big Hugs and comforting thoughts your way.
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 11:55:37 AM
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Thank you so much for your kind words and understanding. It's like a balm for the spirit...
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Thonotosassa
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 12:03:37 PM
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Libbie,
Thinking of you through all you've been through ..
You have so much to reflect & look back on..
Their all such great happy memories too I'm sure..
In all the loss your going through now.. hold onto all the love you have had with all of these great souls in your life...
All my love,
Kathie
Kathie.. Farm Girl Sister #29
"In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself".. |
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 12:38:21 PM
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Libbie, I am so very sorry for your losses. I've found myself telling myself "this too shall pass" quite a bit over the past year or so; it's wonderful that you have those thoughts and words to help you through this time.
"I believe in God, only I spell it Nature." -- Frank Lloyd Wright |
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Past Blessings
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Orchard Prairie
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USA
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 4:28:15 PM
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Oh Libbie, I am so sorry. To lose two loved ones so close together is awful. You have such a great perspective on this though. I think these times make us hold tighter to those we love and count the blessings we have. Makes me think of that wonderful Steven Curtis Chapman song, "Cinderella" as he talks about dancing with his daughter knowing all too soon she will grow up (or as the song says, "the clock will strike midnight"). I heard an interview with him about that song and he said it is really for all relationships . . . we need to hold tight to those we love while we have them because the days are truly numbered.
God's blessings to you and your family during this time of loss and change.
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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Posted - Apr 15 2008 : 4:36:53 PM
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Libby,
Gee I ask the other day, WHERE IS LIBBY, then here you are BUT with not such good news. Sorry to hear all this. If I lived closer I would make you a pie and bring it over,of course right after I left you would probably have to throw it out, but its the thought that counts. I still miss my Grandma, she raised me, and I miss her everyday. You know I was only 19 when I lost her, can't believe it was that long ago. How are those sweet little boys of yours? We haven't seen a picture in along time.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 17 2008 : 3:02:21 PM
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Thank you so much - you are so very kind - all of you. I wanted to share an article that was published today in the "Honolulu Advertiser" (the newspaper) about my grandmother. Here's the link: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200804170100/SPORTS15/804170365 My Dad is "Jim, Jr." - just so you know where I fit into all of this.
She was so wonderful.
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
Edited by - Libbie on Apr 17 2008 9:22:40 PM |
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