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Hi, everyone. I want to apologize for all the comments I’ve let build up over the past few days. As some of you may know, my grandma has been very ill the past several months. She passed away two days ago.Β It was not an easy battle for her, and the last few days of her life were quite brutal.
I keep thinking about that odd “widowhood effect,” that says elderly couples are 30-90% more likely to die within the first 6 months of their significant other’s passing. It was definitely true in her case. My grandpa passed away just last January.
I’m holding up well though. Been coping by listening to a lot of music, and I’mΒ really looking forward to the new Fleet Foxes album on June 16th.
Most of my thoughts are now with a close friend of mine who recently found out she has cancer. I think she will be okay. I have a good feeling.
Since I’ve long considered myself a person who “bruises easier, tires faster, cries quicker, and remembers longer,” as the great Ray Bradbury would say, I’m making it a point to not dwell for too long. It’s very easy for me to get caught up in sadness and forget how much time is passing around me.
Which brings me to the main point of this update….
I don’t wanna let any of you down, so I’ve decided I’ll be sticking to a publishing schedule. New blog posts will go up every Friday starting the 16th. I won’t be posting this this week because the cremation service and funeral are this weekend.Β Hopefully this will make it easier for us all to keep in touch.
I think that does it for this update. I hope everyone is well. Don’t forget to tell people howΒ you honestly feel.Β Like my younger sister said the other day, “I don’t really believe we are all here for any greater purpose than to spread love and happiness, and make the most of our time here.”
I will leave everyone with a poem that gave me a lot of comfort.
“Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.”
βMary Elizabeth Frye
My condolences to you and your family. It sounds you are very close with your grandma. I am glad to hear you are taking this time for yourself. I somewhat going through the same thing. My dad passed away 2 weeks before your Grandma, and his last couple days was tough on him and us too. I am hoping I can be like you and not dwelled on the sadness. It’s just seems unreal. And thank you for continuing with your post as you are going through this rough time. You are amazing. Feel how you want to feel and let time heal your pain. And keep on be the amazing person your grandma know you are.
I am so sorry for your loss π
“Joy and sorrow are inseparable…together they come, and when one sits alone with you…remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.”– Kahlil Gibran
Hugs to you and your loved ones. I am living proof that even cancers you aren’t supposed to survive, you can. Sending positive vibes and energy for healing and recovery to your friend.
Thank you for this. Take care π
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Sorry for your loss f.c *hugs*.
I pray you and your family receive as much strength as you need now.
I also pray your friend with cancer will be fine, looking forward to when you will give us the update on how she beat the cancer π
sending light and love, and thanks for all the help and information you provide us.
I’m sorry for your loss, please take your time. Yours is the only skincare blog I read and I want you to know that we readers appreciate it.
I’m a silent reader and this is my first time commenting. Fleet Foxes is also one of my favorite bands! Third of May was great. Looking forward to the album as well. I suggest checking out Alt-J’s new album ‘Relaxer’, it’s really beautiful.
My prayers FC. May i say Your granny must be really proud from up above seeing you help so many people with a wonderful blog like this.
Your friend. I’m keeping her in prayers. She’ll beat the beast down and smile π
Thank you for taking the time to update us during this sad time for you. Pls accept my heartfelt consolences
Sorry dude:'( *hugs* glad you are holding up through the hard times. my best wishes to you, and to your sick friend as well.
“Donβt forget to tell people how you honestly feel”
definitely wise words to live by. how can people encourage eachother if they are always in the dark about true feelings? openness is a beautiful thing. thanks for sharing.
i’m sorry for your loss. my thoughts are with you and your family, and i hope your friend will be okay.
my cousin works at a retirement home and there’s actually a lady there who’s had breast cancer 4 (!) times and she’s in her 70’s and having a great time. might not be relevant for your friend but it may be nice to hear a success story.
i’m going to check out that band later cos i remember once you said you liked Radiohead (forget when lol) and they’re one of my favourite bands so maybe we have similar tastes in music.
anyway, i wish you luck with everything.
I just had the chance to check out your blog. I’m soo sorry to hear this, fc.. Just take your time to heal and my condolences go to you and your family..