Crappy End to a Shitty Week
This week was not going very well so when I got the call tonight that my Grandmother had passed away it just sort of ended it on a golden shitty moment.
Those who know me well know that above every drop of success, every achievement, every bit of anything else that my family is the most important thing in the world. So to sit back and realize that I no longer have any grandparents hit rather hard. I know I was blessed to know them all. Hell, my last great grandparent passed away when I was in college.
So tomorrow I’ll head up to New Hampshire. I’m not sure when services are or what is going on yet, but I do know that I won’t be around a whole lot.
Thank you in advance for all the kind words and thoughts that I know will be coming from the amazing community of friends I’ve got out there. To each of you I wish you a great weekend and happy thoughts in return.
She was a hell of an interesting woman. I’m going to miss her.
October 19th, 2007 at 10:17 pm |
Sorry for your loss.
October 19th, 2007 at 10:20 pm |
C.C., so very sorry to hear about your loss. It really is a milestone when you no longer have any living grandparents. I’d love to read more about this “hell of an interesting woman” — bet you have some great stories to relate that will keep her memory alive.
October 19th, 2007 at 10:23 pm |
My condolences to you and your family C.C. What I’ve loved learning about you and appreciated is how passionate and caring you are in the community so I’m sure I speak for a lot of people when I say that I will be thinking about you and wishing you all the best.
October 19th, 2007 at 10:24 pm |
All my love to you and family. *hugs*
October 19th, 2007 at 10:25 pm |
Sending a hug your way. My daughter lost her first grandparent today, and being with her when she received the call was extremely hard. It’s never easy…hoping that you find some peace while you are there.
October 19th, 2007 at 10:29 pm |
CC, my sympathies to you and your family. Much much much much love.
October 19th, 2007 at 10:39 pm |
CC,
I’m very sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing. Grandparents are incredible links to another time that we can only imagine. By the time most of us are old enough to appreciate looking backwards, their time with us is limited. Be thankful for the time you had and the things you learned from her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug
October 19th, 2007 at 10:44 pm |
Likewise, I lost my grandmother this year unexpextedly. And was also my last grandparent. Being in my late 20s, never thought it would become reality this early.
My thoughts go out to you CC and your family.
October 19th, 2007 at 10:47 pm |
cc…words fail me
god bless you and your family…
when my mother was dying, my sons were not yet two, and my daughter wasn’t even born (in fact, i’d not yet met her mom)
i was very sad driving home from a visit one evening…sad that my boys wouldn’t remember her…and then i hoped i would live long enough to know my grandchildren…and then sad again, realizing that there would be generations to come that wouldn’t even know my mother’s name…or know my name
then it struck me that my boys would see my mother, every time they saw my goofy smile or i made a bad pun…that every breath, every word, every gesture was handed down
take comfort that your grandmother lives on in emily and dylan, and their progeny on through the ages
my thoughts and prayers are with you this weekend
October 19th, 2007 at 10:53 pm |
very sorry to read about your loss. your grandparents will be always there in your heart. i think as we age we develop this art to withdraw from the daily routine of our loved once and make a place in their heart to be with them even after we are no more.
October 19th, 2007 at 10:57 pm |
C.C. I am so sorry bro. Hearing of your loss is very hard for me. I was raised by my Grandmother. When she passed of a wasting cancer, it nearly killed me.
All of my thoughts and prayers are with you now my friend. As I was instructed by others at the time, and unfortunately rejected until later, remember the good times and don’t focus too hard on the loss. Looking at how you turned out dude, she must have been very proud. That is the goal of every parent, and more so, grandparent, to leave a legacy that makes a difference.
Be strong bro!
October 19th, 2007 at 11:02 pm |
CC
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your grandmother. I still remember rushing to the hospital when mine passed away I was 23 she was my last grandparent and was more like a second mom to me. Not a day goes by I don’t think of her and smile and sometimes still shed a tear or two. If there is anything we can do to help you during this sad time, don’t hesitate to ask,June and I are here for you.
DS
October 19th, 2007 at 11:05 pm |
So sorry to hear that
Much love to you and the family.
October 19th, 2007 at 11:15 pm |
CC, my thoughts are with you. Be with your loved ones, hug your wife and your children close you to, and celebrate her life, as I know you will. There’s nothing like the doting and unconditional love of a grandmother for her boy, and I’m sure yours spoiled you like you deserved.
My maternal grandmother was very special to me too. As the youngest grandchild, I was her “hijito”, and we had a special bond. When she was near her end, I went home to visit, and got to spend some time with her in the hospice. We sat and colored together, an then just held hands as we dozed. I found out that she passed the day after I came back to New York, and was glad that I had spent some last cherished moments with her. As cheesy as it sounds, I had tickets to see The Lion King that night, and as I watched the opening number “The Circle of Life”, puppet animals stolling throught he aisles of the theatre, I had a good cry followed by a smile as I pictured Grandma’s smile and her favorite phrase, “Live and learn…”
Be well, man.
-Mark
October 19th, 2007 at 11:16 pm |
CC - I’m very sorry for your loss… stay strong man.
October 19th, 2007 at 11:23 pm |
My deep condolences on your loss, CC.
Both my grandmothers were great friends through my childhood, and I have nothing but pleasant memories about them. Unfortunately, I was away at the time both died, and I couldn’t attend the funerals - a circumstance I regret even to this day.
Take time, share the pleasant memories with family, and relish the treasure that we were given of having been able to know these special ladies in our lives.
All success
Dr.Mani
October 19th, 2007 at 11:24 pm |
CC, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
October 19th, 2007 at 11:37 pm |
Sorry, brother. You know what to do, unplug and reflect. Best wishes during this time. I know it’s tough.
October 19th, 2007 at 11:39 pm |
Sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself and your family.
October 19th, 2007 at 11:55 pm |
sorry to hear that man. I’m dreading the day I get that phone call. I still have all 6 of my grandparents and my wife still has one as well. Chin up…
October 20th, 2007 at 12:11 am |
[…] think about being married to a lovely young woman for 10 years, knowing 3 of my grandparents well (CC chapman reminded me of how precious this was), having my parents with me until I was forty, working at something I have loved with a passion […]
October 20th, 2007 at 12:43 am |
my heart goes out to you and your family, and you are in my thoughts. unplug and relax.
October 20th, 2007 at 5:46 am |
Sorry to hear about your loss.. :/
October 20th, 2007 at 5:54 am |
C.C.,
I’m very sorry about your loss; my sympathies go out to you and your family.
October 20th, 2007 at 7:51 am |
C.C.,
So sorry to hear about your grandmother. Mine passed away in August this year so I can relate. My sympathies go out to you and your family.
Dave
October 20th, 2007 at 7:58 am |
My original intention was to leave some expression of sympathy and sorrow. It’s all to easy for me to empathize in this situation. But as I read through comment after comment, after comment, the thought occurred to me that you are quite a lucky man to have so many good friends to share your pain.
Love, from my family to yours.
P-Dub
October 20th, 2007 at 8:04 am |
P-Dub, you are correct. I am a lucky guy and I count my blessings every day.
Thank you everyone for all the love and support. As I just said to someone in an e-mail at least the Red Sox now have a feisty Italian grandmother up in heaven rooting them on. She was a big fan.
October 20th, 2007 at 8:40 am |
C.C.,
You and your family are in my thoughts, my friend.
Pax,
Murphy
October 20th, 2007 at 9:51 am |
I’m very sorry to read this, CC.
October 20th, 2007 at 12:57 pm |
I popped over to tell you how much a picture from your Flickr made me laugh, when I saw this post. For a moment it wiped the smile off my face, I’m so sorry to hear about your gramma.
But then I remembered that it’s good memories that make loss bearable after a time, so I’ll tell you anyhow that this pic cracked me up. Hope the memory of it brings you a smile amidst the sadness.
Hugs,
Fleep
October 20th, 2007 at 2:05 pm |
I’m sorry, C.C. Connie is right. We’d love to hear some stories of this “one hell of an interesting woman”, when you are ready to share.
October 20th, 2007 at 2:49 pm |
My condolences to you and your family
October 20th, 2007 at 9:26 pm |
never easy. good luck dude, our thoughts are with you.
October 21st, 2007 at 7:07 am |
I’m very sorry to hear this news C.C. My thoughts go out to you and your family at this time. You give so much to others, and now is our opportunity to send lots of energy back your way at this time. Have you time now C.C. and we will be here when you come back.
October 21st, 2007 at 10:06 am |
So sorry, man. You’re definitely in our thoughts.
October 21st, 2007 at 11:18 am |
Jamie and I want you to know you’re in our thoughts. *hugs to the whole family*
October 21st, 2007 at 4:27 pm |
All the best, CC.
October 21st, 2007 at 4:41 pm |
My love to you and your family. I am so sorry. Let me know what i can do.
October 21st, 2007 at 5:05 pm |
Just heard the news and wish you and your family long life.
All our thoughts are with you my friend.
October 21st, 2007 at 5:08 pm |
CC, So sorry to hear about your grandmother. You and your family are in our thoughts.
October 21st, 2007 at 9:30 pm |
Very sad when someone so powerful to us is gone. As a few already suggested above, I would like to celebrate your grandmother through your memories should you one day decide to share.
October 22nd, 2007 at 8:29 am |
Away, so late to hear, but so sorry, CC. It’s a tough one.
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:43 am |
Hiya C.C I’m so sorry to read that yet another family member of yours has passed away. Best of luck and good luck with everything. Sorry I took so long but I’ve been super busy lately and haven’t read your blog in some time. Take care and God Speed. Bye mate.
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:28 pm |
I’ve been out of the loop, and just got the news of your loss. I’m so sorry to hear about it and hope that you are receiving all the support that you need.
October 24th, 2007 at 4:35 pm |
Away last week and no net for the past few days so only now catching up with some things. Just wondering where you were, not seen you on Twitter, so I came over here to see what’s up, and saw your post.
Just adding my voice to the many before me to say sorry to hear the news, CC. All the best to you and your family. Chin up, as we say over here.