saying goodbye to grands and greats

whoa... Rankins A name I've read a thousand times in all my fantasizing/dreaming of NS but don't think I've ever actually sought their music out. Wow..lovely stuff & thanks for posting. R

Hi Renee...

Sorry to hear you are going through this...It's hard to go through it when your living close. But when your far away it makes it even tougher.

Amanda

renee first of all saw you comment on SS today...not all can be photographers for pay...just to enjoy snapping shots means a lot, your blog is great and I will come back...second ~ so sorry about the grands and greats as my mom used to say (she has been gone 5+ years now) http://redorgray-dependsontheday.blogspot.com/2008/08/bittersweet.html

"getting old is not for sissys!"

blessings~

As I read your blog I also felt a sadness in my heart as I have observed over the past few days the change in my parents and particular my dad! It has brought me to a realization that the treasure I have in your mom should be respected and loved as God has instructed me. God help us to love and live the way He intended us to live and to treasure each day that we are given. I have been blessed to be able to have my Mom and Dad here and will always love and respect them. This time that we have had together will be tucked away in my heart. The choice of song has just taken on a new dimension for me. Renee you are an inspiration to me with your ability to express with words what comes from your heart. I love you dad

((hugs)) Much love, a.

Renee . . . so sorry to hear about your grandpa. Try to focus on all the good things. Writing them all down in a letter, will be a precious treasure in and of itself. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

How lucky you are for the visit. It is definitely hard to watch people we love age. Happy LT even if it is bittersweet!

Hi Renee I must confess I haven't ventured into your blog since you updated it and your Dad, my big bro, told me about this post. As of yet, I hadn't cried too many tears, but I had myself a good cry as we live it day to day and week to week. Well put. Thank-you! Love ya your 'old' aunt.

Thanks Renee! I love the picture and what you shared from your heart. Many thoughts, memories, and now tears.

Thanks, Renee, for your loving and insightful words and song depicting the life and future of your grandparents, my parents. We live in their world and do see the degridation in Dad especially. We want to just love them and try to make their lives rich and full til the end. I always say to Mom, "I want you to LIVE til you die".

Auntie Orilyn

Renee, your words and song about your Grampa and Gramma are precious - they are at their utmost vulnerable time of living. I watch my mom care for my dad, like she did so many years to your dad and the rest of us, and see my dad look to her for his safety and security, realizing that more than love is at work in that relationship.
Gramma has grieved many a day over the loss of the man that always took care of her - but she daily finds the strength that will be found in each of us when we need.
love and care to your family - Ruth (the other aunt)

My reading this on Rememberance/Veteran's Day is kind of like God's perfect timing. I have come to see my dad for who he really is, a veteran of spiritual warfare. My most enduring memory of him as I grew up was seeing him on his knees praying every morning. I look at the condition of his mind and body not with sadness but as a badge of honor; 60 years (he was saved at 17) of battle and warfare have taken their toll. We, and the generations to come, have his faithful obedience and submission to Christ to thank for our freedom today.