My Nanny passed away Friday evening after a long and wonderful life.
Evelyn is my last surviving grandparent and I am blessed to have had all of them for as long as I did. Grandparents in my family were very “hands on” in helping to raise us and I couldn’t be happier about that.
Many of the things that I love, that are the core of me, come from them and from my Nanny Collins in particular, I’d like to say thank you for: purple, dainty feet, love of shoes, Wales, music and singing, faith, sewing, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, bravery, one signature fragrance, setting an elegant table, unconditional acceptance.
Hello Nanny and Bampy, welcome to being Grandparents 🙂
Gabbing after my last ballet performance. Nanny sewed my very first tutu when I was in primary RAD dance.
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A Thousand Winds
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.
~ Mary Elizabeth Frye
My sympathy to you on the passing of your Nanna. She sounds like an inspirational woman
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She was a gift indeed. Thank you for your kind words.
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Here’s to your Nanny’s legacy, still living through your love! What a beautiful tribute.
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Thank you so much. She was such a warm, loving person and a great influence on so much of what I do.
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My condolences. This is a beautiful post and your photos are priceless. Many hugs….xxxxxx
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Hugs right back and thank you for your kinds words. She was a beautiful spirit and I aspire to be as loved as she is.
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I’m sorry very very sorry for your lose, I know how important she was to you.
Best wishes.
B
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I am very sorry for the passing of your grandmother dear friend. Stay strong and keep the wonderful memories of her close, they are certain to comfort you.
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Thank you Dom. I’m missing her already but feeling much blessed to have these wonderful memories.
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Dear Karin, I am sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs and warm thoughts.
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Thank you Joy. I’m holding on tight to those, she was a beautiful person.
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Am saddened to hear of your loss, Karin. Hope that there is comfort to be felt in your sweet memories of her
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Thank you for your kind words Susan. There is much comfort indeed, she was a wonderful woman and so loved by so many.
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