The Simple Life: Milestone

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Blackbird fly...

So it’s been a rough few weeks. My Grandma had been in the hospital- she was sick with an pneumonia and fell in the middle of the night subsequently cracking a couple of ribs. We knew Grandma was getting weaker and more confused in her old age but nonetheless weren’t aware of any serious health issues. About 2 weeks after being in the hospital she was diagnosed with Leukemia. This was shocking news for my entire family and our hearts ached as we knew at almost 87 years old Grandmas life was inevitably coming to an end. She was taken to a rehabilitation center and a few days later passed away. Although stunned and saddened by the loss we took comfort in the fact that her last breaths were taken peacefully in her sleep and suffering was no longer a part of her future. She’s in a better place now and I know Grandpa is taking good care of her.

But Not Forgotten

I think no matter where you stray,

That I shall go with you a way.

Though you may wander sweeter lands,

You will not forget my hands,

Nor yet the way I held my head

Nor the tremulous things I said.

You will still see me, small and white

And smiling, in the secret night,

And feel my arms about you when

The day comes fluttering back again.

I think, no matter where you be,

You'll hold me in your memory

And keep my image there without me,

By telling later loves about me.

Margaret Elizabeth Langelier
1924-2011

On a lighter note~ Joshua landed a great job this week. He’ll be starting tentatively the 21st of this month. This is huge not only for him but for us and our success here. Really, this marks a milestone in our journey. We made it everyone!