Death in the family

About 0645 this morning my husband's grandmother passed away from a stroke. He was lucky to have spent 3 days to say goodbye to her. I will have to honor my husband by attending her funeral. I don't want to attend, but I know I have to to honor the family. I love my husband and his family. I know his grandma will be missed. I felt honored that Caitlin got to meet her great grandma before she passed, some babies really don't get that chance to meet them. I will miss his grandmother dearly......she was a fighter! We Love you Ziada.

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Permalink Reply by Vernessa Neu on August 18, 2010 at 9:38pm

I am so sorry to hear this. Condolences to you and your family.

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Permalink Reply by Lori Bell on August 19, 2010 at 6:56am

You're right to feel blessed to have had time with her. My dad passed away of pancreatic cancer two years ago when I was 6 months pregnant with my son. It still hurts that he never got to meet his grandson....he's always wanted a son! As he gets older he even looks like my dad. Cherish those memories and the moments Caitlin had with her. They are irreplaceable.

Blessings to you and your family as you transition through this difficult time.

lori

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Permalink Reply by Shannon Marie Bell on August 20, 2010 at 12:16pm

Thank you Vernessa and Lori. Ziada was the light of the family and she was a tough old woman. She has been through a lot this year. We are all sad to see her go, but we know she is flying with the Angels. We will have the service next week at the Morrison Church. We are also honoring her by going to all of her favorite restaurants that she loved to eat at. I am also making quilting bracelets........beaded bracelets because she was a very skilled quilter, so that is my way of honoring her.

I will be selling my beaded bracelets later on. I have no idea how start a business, but I am going to see it through because Ziada would want me to see it all the way through.

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Permalink Reply by Lori Bell on August 20, 2010 at 2:44pm

Good for you Shannon! Honoring her that way sounds not only thoughtful but fun! What an awesome way to remember her.

And you're in a great place to learn about business. I can't reveal all the details here but I'm planning a business training program for members who want to start a home business doing their passion. more info on that later.

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm glad you're getting through it ok.

lori

Shannon Marie Bell said:

Thank you Vernessa and Lori. Ziada was the light of the family and she was a tough old woman. She has been through a lot this year. We are all sad to see her go, but we know she is flying with the Angels. We will have the service next week at the Morrison Church. We are also honoring her by going to all of her favorite restaurants that she loved to eat at. I am also making quilting bracelets........beaded bracelets because she was a very skilled quilter, so that is my way of honoring her.

I will be selling my beaded bracelets later on. I have no idea how start a business, but I am going to see it through because Ziada would want me to see it all the way through.

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Permalink Reply by Shannon Marie Bell on August 21, 2010 at 12:38pm

She was a fighter till the very end.....I guess that is what the Puerto Ricans do they fight till the end. We have yet to have a service for her. We plan to have it next Sunday. We also plan to drive all the way to Arizona to scatter her ashes along with her husband who died 17 years ago. I know it sounds crazy, but those were her last wishes.

Sarah Edens said:

Hey Shannon, that's so sad! How did the funeral go? My grandfather passed away this summer, really suddenly, and it was a shock to everybody. He hadn't been doing great and he was in his 80's, but still you hope for the best! Anyway, everybody turned out for the funeral and it was really kind of interesting. That side of the family doesn't get along but they all were on best behavior for the viewing/funeral and it actually was a good time for everybody. As good as a funeral gets, I guess. It was nice to see everyone working together for a change. I'd never been to a family funeral before so it was a first for me, and I didn't really know what to expect. It wasn't scary or anything, although I have to say the Midwest protestant custom of viewing the body is a little...gross? Is that the word I'm looking for? Just not my thing, but the older members of the family didn't seem weirded out by it. Maybe it's a custom that will be gone by the time I kick the bucket. At least I hope. :)