rough days ahead, good vibes needed....

[keltic63]

I just got a call a few minutes ago that my grandmother passed during the night. she was 98. some of you may recall that my dad's mom passed in March. So this means I've lost both grandma's in about 3 months.

I have to deliver some art to a church conference in Harrisburg today. My daughter's graduation party is friday evening. I'm playing a wedding saturday. grandma's funeral will be friday. I'm not sure how I'm gonna do all this.

I once told my grandmother that she'd never die. she did a pretty good job of proving it to be true.

[NathanATX]

Praying for you, Steve. Make sure you get some rest & take some quiet time for meditation & prayer. I'm sorry for your loss.

Nate

[Vanessa White]

My deepest condolescences to you and your family with the loss of your grandmother. Grandparents can be such a significant force in our lives- they always were in mine. Listen to Nate, be good and gentle with yourself and my thoughts and prayers will be with you. Peace, Steve. Vanessa :pray: :pray: :love:

[Rick336]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother's death Keltic. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Hang in there. The next few days will be hetic. But soon it will be Sunday and all of this will be behind you.

Rick

[Zerbie]

Condolences, Steve. Don't know what else to say.

Wishing you well.

:love: :pray:

[Daniel]

Hey Buddy,

This is one of those times where words fail, time seems to stop and the real important stuff comes to the fore.

Just remember all the love.

Sending you a huge long hug....

[tdogg]

Keltic,

sending you lots of thoughts, love and prayers for comfort and to get thru the next few days. It will be tough - but you'll get thru it. Be sure to pick a day just for you to rest, revive and refresh.
Thinking of you! :love: :pray: :love:

[nowvoyager]

My condolences to you for losing someone you love. I hope you can get through it all, you poor darling. Make sure you keep eating well and drink lots of tea, for your health and energy.

[keltic63]

Everyone,

Thanks so much for keeping me in your prayers. It was quite a week! everything that needed to be done was accomplished. After putting grandma to rest on friday morning, life continued. My daughter's grad party was very nice, and she received enough money that she may be able to pay off the balance for her french horn (she's going to be a music major...hmm, I wonder where she got that?)
Saturday I played at a wedding ceremony and attended the reception with my partner. We had such a great time, dancing and laughing and drinking! it really was what a wedding should be. Plus, the groom is mexican, and we got to do the "el muertito" carrying him around the reception hall while the dj played the funeral march. then we threw the groom into the air 3 times! he lost his pants :o

and today, being father's day, my kids pulled through and gave me a book by an author I enjoy, and a dvd of "Into the Woods"

Life! gotta love it!

[pnggrad79]

Keltic,
Like everyone else, I am so sorry for your loss of your grandmother. I know how hard that is, having lost both my grandmas within a year of each other. I have to say that you have had a lot to deal with in the past months that I have been a member here, with your ex, with your kids, with your lawyers and all that. I have to say that you are trooper and a real hero for, as I see it, not becoming bitter and angry, but being humble, asking for prayers and knowing that God is going to see you through whatever comes your way.
My prayers are with you and your partner. I know he is a great support to you, and I hope that your kids someday get past all this stuff with your ex and you. Congrats to your daughter on her graduation. Keep your chin up. You are going to make it. You have a lot of your grandma in you, and you are a survivor. Take courage, my friend and be strong. Prayers, and lots of hugs... :pray: :pray: :pray:

[Vanessa White]

Hey Keltic: I am so glad that you checked in with us. It sounds like your whole weekend was a blend of death and life, all mixed into one. It really sounds like what followed putting your grandma to rest was some much needed celebrating of life continuing in a grand fashion. I am so glad for you that you have a partner who you are happy with, and children to feel blessed with. I wish your daughter happiness and good fortune in her future as well. Continue to take good care of yourself in your daily living. Talk with you here soon. Peace and prayers, Vanessa :love: :pray:

[SolApollo]

Sending warm thoughts & prayers your way, Steve. Be well.