R.I.P. (was "Grandmother in serious condition")

OnTheMoor · Post by **OnTheMoor** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 4:26 pm

All the best to you and your family.
Keep her alive through memories.

chattiekathy · Post by **chattiekathy** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 8:29 pm

Walden wrote:
missy wrote:please let us know when the memorial service is - we will all play a tune for her......
Arrangements are being made with the undertaker, right now. The funeral service will be on Wednesday morning, if it doesn't conflict with his schedule.

I'm very sorry for your loss Aaron,
I will play Amazing Grace for your Grandma on Wednesday.

Kathy

buddhu · Post by **buddhu** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:17 am

Sorry to hear your sad news. Sympathies to yr family.

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:04 pm

Thank you all for the emotional support in what has been a rather difficult time.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM CDT on Wednesday the 16th of August. I am honorary pallbearer, as opposed to an actual one, due to my leg condition.

Roger O'Keeffe · Post by **Roger O'Keeffe** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:04 am

Very sorry to hear the news, Waldo.

You're one of C&F's most cherished members, and I'm sure that both directly and indirectly your grandparents played a major part in making you who you are.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:40 am

*hugs*

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 2:30 pm

I just returned from the burial.

It's been rainy here for the past few days, but did not rain during the services, either while we were in the church or in the graveyard.

The Rev. Harry Jackson, of Locust Grove, officiated. Piano was played by Karen Walden. Vocal music and clarinet was by the Snider family. My great uncle Glen Rainwater played guitar.

The turnout was large, with cars parked all down the country road. I was glad to see so many people, but I wish my grandmother was not dead.

jsluder · Post by **jsluder** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 2:41 pm

Walden wrote:... but I wish my grandmother was not dead.

While the pain will diminish with time, that particular sentiment will never go away; it's a symptom of your love for her. My grandparents have been dead for many years now, but I still miss them and wish they were alive. Life would be much simpler without love, but then it wouldn't be worth living.

fancypiper · Post by **fancypiper** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 2:46 pm

My grandmother died in 1956. I still miss her and wish she were still here, but I have a feeling that she is in a much better place now than this earthly home that I live in.

carrie · Post by **carrie** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:47 am

I have been away for a week--just returned last night and learned of this sad news. My thoughts are with you, Aaron. Your loving memories of your grandmother will celebrate her life and keep her with you always.

Carol

Will O'B · Post by **Will O'B** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:40 am

Aaron, I have been all wrapped up in my own little world lately and I guess I missed the update about your Grandmother's passing. Please accept my late condolences. The loss you are feeling right now will someday be replaced with the fond memories of when she would sit you on her lap as a boy and tell you stories, and of her delicious just-baked cookies and bread and of all the other good times you shared.

Will O'Ban

anniemcu · Post by **anniemcu** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 10:28 am

Walden wrote:I just returned from the burial.

It's been rainy here for the past few days, but did not rain during the services, either while we were in the church or in the graveyard.

The Rev. Harry Jackson, of Locust Grove, officiated. Piano was played by Karen Walden. Vocal music and clarinet was by the Snider family. My great uncle Glen Rainwater played guitar.

The turnout was large, with cars parked all down the country road. I was glad to see so many people, but I wish my grandmother was not dead.

I don't know what your beliefs are or what your grandmothers were, but I can tell you that I have seen/experienced things since my brother's death that make me quite sure there is something after - though I will not be presumptuous enough to try to define it. But it definitely involves joy, humor and some manner of communication. I wish he were not dead either, but I know that he is still with me. May you find your gandmother's presence when you most need it.

thurlowe · Post by **thurlowe** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:10 am

Walden, I'm sorry you've lost a woman who played such a big role in your life. Thanks for sharing a little of her with us.

With deepest sympathy,

Cara

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:16 pm

It's been a week, this evening. Quite a lot to process. Again, thanks for all the emotional support and words of sympathy.

My grandfather seems to be holding up pretty well, so far. My father has been staying with him quite a bit. I don't think Grandpa's been back to work yet, since Grandma died, but his job has been pretty sporadic lately, as they are waiting on Rural Electric to fix a broken line. He is a construction worker.