since you've been gone again

The Hub and I have been having a bit of a hard time. My precious Granny Mary died and then just over a month later, Nic's precious Granny Dot was admitted to hospital. She died a week and a half later after days of uncertainty and agony and waiting for the phone to ring. It was hell.

On the other hand, we knew she was going to Heaven to be with God. I have found that to be an enormous comfort in these times. As did seeing a memorial service packed to the rafters with people she touched. She lived a life of giving and loving and magical baking. This is Granny Dot and Oupie (Nic's grandfather) taking full opportunity of the photobooth at our wedding, I love this picture.

For both Nic and I these have been the hardest losses we've had to face so far in life. Losing a grandparent can be so hard, because often they have been suffering or had a poor quality of life, so their moving on is a blessing. At the same time, it's a crushing loss of childhood. But good can come out of the loss. 

We got home one day last week to find two lilies on the coffee table with a beautiful note. They were from our neighbours, in sympathy. The kindness of people! It reminded me that no matter how bleak the world may seem, there will always ALWAYS be kind people around to pick you up.

Thank you Granny Dot, for showing us our blessings and for being such a blessing.