Monday, July 06, 2009

Gutted

As many of you know, my grandparents raised me. They bought my first car, they taught me to roller skate, they took me for ice cream cones, and they loved me they best they could. They did what my parents were unable to do.

My grandfather was found dead in his bedroom this morning.

And I am totally gutted. Absolutely beside myself.

David and I had been the only ones caring for him for several long, hard years. And we are left with sorting out what remains of his life here.

It's going to be a long hard haul for me. I will be back here when my heart isn't in my throat anymore.

60 Comments:

At 4:02 PM, Blogger Naomi said...

my thoughts are with you during this time---i'm very sorry to hear of your grandfather....

 
At 4:05 PM, Blogger Jeanette said...

I am so horribly sorry for your loss. I understand that gutted feeling and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

 
At 4:23 PM, Blogger Jennifer said...

So very sorry, Sarah. What a horrible loss.

 
At 4:23 PM, Blogger Kim K. said...

I'm so sorry. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. (((hugs)))

 
At 4:28 PM, Blogger jess said...

I am sending you all the love I have. I hope you find some peace, as I am sure he has.

 
At 4:59 PM, Blogger Wendy said...

Oh my god honey, I'm so sorry. I know words dont really help, I'm so sorry for your loss. ((HUGS))

 
At 5:29 PM, Blogger misselaineous said...

Dear Sarah, I don't often comment, but had to send you my condolences on the loss of your Grandfather. I understand the pain you're in...just remember you are in our thoughts and prayers. *elaine*

 
At 5:31 PM, Blogger mushroommeadows said...

Oh, I will keep you and your family in my prayers! May God grant you abundant peace and comfort during this time.

 
At 5:34 PM, Blogger Christina J. said...

I'm so sorry, Sarah. You are in my thoughts.

 
At 5:35 PM, Blogger Thimbleanna said...

Oh Sarah. I'm so very sorry. ;-(

 
At 5:48 PM, Blogger Rachel said...

Oh Sarah, I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm sending hugs your way. Take care.

 
At 6:03 PM, Blogger Jane said...

I am so sorry. It really feels like you are getting more than your fair share of heartache lately. Sending you virtual hugs and lots of prayers that each day will be measurably easier than the day before.

 
At 6:08 PM, OpenID lovestitches said...

I'm so sorry Sarah, you're in my thoughts.

 
At 6:27 PM, Anonymous Judy said...

I am so sorry to hear about your loss Sarah. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
((((HUGS))))
Judy

 
At 6:28 PM, Blogger Donna said...

Sarah,I was raised by my grandparents too.When my grandfather passed I was devastated,your word"gutted" says it all.Peace be with you!

 
At 6:34 PM, Blogger Gail :) said...

Oh Sarah! You will totally be in my prayers. What a crudy few months for you. I am really praying things are looking up soon for you and your family :)

 
At 6:58 PM, Blogger OsageBluffquilter said...

You are in my thought and prayers.

 
At 7:19 PM, Blogger bethmorgan said...

No words just love and prayers.

 
At 7:23 PM, Blogger Roxanne said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I too will be praying for you and your family.

 
At 7:30 PM, Blogger lisa said...

I'm so so sorry.

 
At 10:10 PM, Blogger Heidi said...

Oh what a hard year for you. I'm so sorry. You're in my prayers.

 
At 3:25 AM, OpenID thechiclife said...

I'm so sorry for your loss, Sarah! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Diana

 
At 5:05 AM, Blogger ~~Carol~~ said...

I'm so sorry Sarah. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 
At 6:12 AM, Blogger wayfarer said...

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you...

 
At 6:47 AM, Blogger barncat said...

I'm so sorry, you'll be in my thoughts.

 
At 7:31 AM, Blogger lera said...

Oh, Sarah. I'm so very sorry to hear about your grandfather. It must be a shock for you.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 
At 8:14 AM, Blogger Jenn said...

*hugs*

my thoughts and prayers are with you

 
At 8:24 AM, Blogger PamKittyMorning said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you. xop

 
At 8:28 AM, Blogger mommymae said...

oh, dear, sweet sarah. i'm so so sorry. peace to you.

 
At 9:16 AM, Blogger Lisa said...

I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you. :)Lisa

 
At 9:18 AM, Blogger andsewon said...

Sarah offering you my deepest condolances on the loss of your beloved grandfather.
Lola

 
At 9:29 AM, Blogger Shara said...

Bless your heart. I am so sorry.

 
At 9:36 AM, Blogger Ann said...

Thinking of you and your family, Sarah sweetie.

 
At 9:40 AM, Blogger oliveoyl64 said...

Hugs to you and the family. Take care.

 
At 12:46 PM, Blogger Swirlyarts said...

Oh Sarah I am so sorry. Big hugs to you

 
At 1:29 PM, Blogger Kristi said...

I am so sorry. I didn't know your grandparents raised you. This must be so hard for you. I hope you will soon find some peace and that you will be surrounded by loving and supportive friends and family. I was thinking about you today for another reason, but will tell you more when you are back.

 
At 1:43 PM, Blogger mommax3 said...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss

Thoughts and prayers are with you

 
At 4:08 PM, Blogger ~Molly~ said...

Oh Sarah, how awful!! I've got you and family in my prayers! Peace to you all.

Molly

 
At 4:27 PM, Blogger Stacia Howard said...

Oh I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is broken for you. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.

 
At 5:16 PM, Blogger Jess said...

Sarah, there aren't words. I'm just so sorry. You and your family will be in my prayers.

 
At 5:31 PM, Blogger Cris Marsh said...

I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 
At 10:25 AM, Blogger Jess said...

I'll be praying for you and your family. I to was raised by my grandparents for a bit, and know that some day too I will have this feeling. Love.

 
At 12:02 PM, Blogger kirsten said...

oh, sarah, i'm so sorry for your family.

 
At 3:37 PM, Blogger Betty J in OKC said...

My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. I'm my Mom's caretaker. She's got Alzheimer's.

 
At 5:43 PM, Anonymous Vicki said...

Sarah, I am so sorry. You have had such a rough year. Wish you were here. Vicki at Hollyhocks

 
At 11:27 PM, Blogger Alison Gibbs said...

Oh Sarah I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts are with you
Alison

 
At 4:39 AM, Blogger Meg said...

Oh, Sarah, please accept my sympathies. I'll keep you in my prayers.

 
At 1:56 PM, Blogger Shelley G in Iowa said...

I'm so sorry to hear of your garndfather's passing. I was especially close to my grandfather, too. So, I know the pain you are feeling. Please accept my deepest sympathy for you and your entire family at such a difficult time.

 
At 5:47 PM, Blogger Thrifty Miss Priss said...

I'm so sorry Sarah for your sudden loss. Words can do nothing, but our thoughts and prayers will lift you up
Robin

 
At 8:49 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is only the second time I have visited your site and I was so sorry to read your sad news. I was brought up by my Gran and I know how devestated I was when she died. I hope life gets better soon. And remember the pain does improve (just keep looking back on all your happy memories).
Sending you lots of love and hugs from Yorkshire UK.
Wendxxx

 
At 11:43 AM, Anonymous Rick said...

I'm so sorry Sarah. My best thoughts are with you......Rick

 
At 11:54 AM, Blogger Oil Cloth Junkie said...

I'm so sorry.

 
At 8:24 PM, Anonymous Irma's Rose Cottage said...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in prayer.

((Hugs))

Irma

 
At 11:24 PM, Blogger Fabric Fanatic said...

I'm so sorry and hate that this has been just one more loss for you in a string of losses. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

 
At 9:45 AM, Blogger Jerusalem said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I am extremely close to my grandparents and cannot imagine life without them.
Have grace for yourself to find peace in your own time. We will all be here when you are ready to talk again.

 
At 11:33 PM, Blogger chunnym said...

Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you will find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of your grandfather.

 
At 9:36 AM, Blogger Natasha said...

Oh Sarah....I am so sorry.

 
At 10:16 PM, Blogger Old School Acres said...

Oh, Sarah, I am so sorry. xoxo

 
At 9:49 AM, Blogger She'sSewPretty said...

Oh no Sara. Take care of yourself and your family! My thoughts are with you.

 
At 1:42 PM, Blogger Chara Michele said...

So sorry to hear this...

 

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