Although I find painting to be one of the greatest escapes for , I may not pick up the brushes until later today, if at all...my Grandpa is dying. It was so strange yesterday to hear that Farrah Fawcett had died (I grew up playing 'Charlie's Angels' as a young girl) as well as Michael Jackson (my first crush), and then there was my 'Bupa' as we used to call him, lying in his bed, fighting for every breath, family members whispering their goodbyes... Time just really seems to be so fleeting...I will be 37 this July, and yet I don't feel 'that old', but when I see those around me pass away it is a very real reminder of just how fragile life truly is...and how we need to be grateful for each and everyday that we are able to rise up, greet the day, whatever it may bring, and make the very most of this life while we have it!
Friday, June 26, 2009
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So sorry, Lara. Sending hugs to you and your family during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and praying for you and your family. Blessings to you during these days of sorrow.
ReplyDeleteYes..life is fragile....
xoRebecca
I'm very sorry.
ReplyDeleteI know well the pain of losing a loved one. You and your grandfather, and your family will be in my prayers.
I will tuck you into my prayers during this sad and difficult time.
ReplyDeleteLaura,
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you and yoru family during this time. I wish you all the best
Kimberly
i'm so sorry and i'm sending you and your family warm thoughts. life is certainly fragile, i just hate to be reminded this way.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear your sad news. Yes, the times are very sad currently. Please accept my condolences.
ReplyDeleteAll the very best for the future
xNora
So true your words......
ReplyDeleteAnd such a shock that my childhood king of pop also passed away.........I also become old.
Nice weekend
I'm so sorry about your Grandpa.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather. You are certainly right...we should make the most of every single moment. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us.Please know that I'm praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard to say good-bye... The world just seems to change when someone we love is not here anymore. The sun doesn't seem to shine as bright and the birds don't seem to sing as much....and your brushes don't want to move on the canvas... but it will come back and there are those still here whom we keep loving that will bring you back the sun and the song of the birds...and the dance of your brushes~ I am so sorry. I am sorry you are hurting. You sweet Bupa will be with you always and I know he will be missed everyday~
ReplyDeleteMy heart is with you:(
xox's
Very sweet post! I'm so sorry about your grandpa. You are right we need to live each day!
ReplyDeleteHugs and prayers, Lisa
We surely do ... be thinking of you today honey, xxoo
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your Grandpa.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about greeting each day and what lays before us (especially the bumps) with gratitude and open hearts.
I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandpa. I'm sure your Grandpa loves that you and your family are all with him in these last moments of his life. I'm sure it's hard to watch, but I would think down the road, you will be so glad that you had this time with him. God bless and take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you all so very much!It was touching to find all these messages in my inbox this morning, I wish I could thank you all individually but I need to get back to my Grandpa's side...thank you so much, and please pray that God would take him soon and end his suffering...God bless!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that you are losing your beloved "Bupa". God bless you and your family. May God bless his passing to be peaceful and sweet.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you Lara. Warm hugs from me via the cyber waves. :)
ReplyDelete~Mel