tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post4392989732422531981..comments2023-09-22T03:40:27.196-07:00Comments on Lesbiatopia: Please Dont Take My Sunshine AwayReneeGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12868834978136618763noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-5044259389558111682008-09-10T15:14:00.000-07:002008-09-10T15:14:00.000-07:00Shann,I just found out that she is gone, and Iwant...Shann,I just found out that she is gone, and I<BR/>want you to know that I love you and I'm so<BR/>sorry for your painful loss. Please give<BR/>my love to your Dad,Gail,Jean,Mark,the kids,<BR/>and the whole family.She was an amazing lady<BR/>and is now in a better place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-3627312897048538942008-08-15T01:40:00.000-07:002008-08-15T01:40:00.000-07:00I honestly almost cried after reading that. I'm re...I honestly almost cried after reading that. I'm really sorry. Your grandmother sounds like mine: a strong, loving person who you always feel grateful to have around. Good luck, stay strong.Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02974246078053589829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-41247342812202552008-08-12T16:11:00.000-07:002008-08-12T16:11:00.000-07:00I'm sorry, Baybee. I love her. I love you.I'm sorry, Baybee. I love her. I love you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-51456876318677283292008-08-12T13:24:00.000-07:002008-08-12T13:24:00.000-07:00Jeez, I'm crying my eyeballs out here at work!Ther...Jeez, I'm crying my eyeballs out here at work!<BR/><BR/>There is always someone in our life that when we think of losing them we instantly feel lost ourselves. You have no idea how you will function without that person. You have no idea what a full day without them in the world will be like. Truth? You gain a strength that you never thought you had. You gain a perspective that you never knew was there. You become a better person because you know they want that for you. You get through each day just like before only this time you know that there is someone looking out for you and then, then you feel a little bit of peace. I love you Shan. Call me if you need anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-67731108033640488732008-08-11T17:54:00.000-07:002008-08-11T17:54:00.000-07:00Happy Birthday Grandma! Sending All Our Love and P...Happy Birthday Grandma! Sending All Our Love and Prayers to You and Your Family.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/>~The Phineas Family~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483674849071961530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-37039293282081706262008-08-11T06:17:00.000-07:002008-08-11T06:17:00.000-07:00Wow. I am really to hear this. Your Grandmother is...Wow. I am really to hear this. Your Grandmother is a remarkable women. So much love their between the two of you. You are in my thoughts. I'm wish you much peace and strength during this difficult time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-18681124360580637592008-08-09T20:11:00.000-07:002008-08-09T20:11:00.000-07:00Dear pal,How I can relate to your sadness so much....Dear pal,<BR/><BR/>How I can relate to your sadness so much. I too had a wonderful grandmother who was more like a mom to me. Loved me unconditionally and gave me my great love of baking. :) She also gave me to be "Jesus with skin on" and to help whenever there was a need attitude. I loved her so much and I still am sad at times without her. I do feel her presence with me though still. She appears to me in dreams with a sweet smile or a hug which is wonderful. When I am baking I can still feel her love as she put it into everything she did. All this to say, I understand how you feel. God has truly blessed you with a precious Grandma that has impacted you with so much love and given you a positive outlook on life. I'm sure her memory will live on with you as you continue to make an impact on the world and others with your kind heart. With a love as strong as you and your grandma, time can not separate. I know you will see her again one day. And she will be waiting on you with the "Rock On" sign with her hands! :) Cherish the wonderful things she has given you that money could never obtain. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE...it's a very rare gift.<BR/><BR/>I'm thinking and praying for you always,<BR/><BR/>Your Phorever Phat Phriend - GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-11795103446123305182008-08-09T17:10:00.000-07:002008-08-09T17:10:00.000-07:00Oh Shannon - I have been thinking of you all week ...Oh Shannon - I have been thinking of you all week while on vacation & now I know why! I just got home & opened my email & got this...<BR/>Please know that you and your Grandma are in my thoughts & prayers.<BR/>xoxoxoxoxoxo<BR/>~Shawn (& Olga)Olga, the Traveling Brahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086918302815822367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-84537602353073698222008-08-08T13:01:00.000-07:002008-08-08T13:01:00.000-07:00Oh Monkey. I am sooo sorry this is happening to yo...Oh Monkey. <BR/><BR/>I am sooo sorry this is happening to you. <BR/><BR/>This story brought me To Tears. <BR/><BR/>I am sending love and hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-16314839887778170892008-08-08T10:21:00.000-07:002008-08-08T10:21:00.000-07:00Thank you to everyone who left me such sweet, enco...Thank you to everyone who left me such sweet, encouraging words. It has been a source of strength for me today. xoxo<BR/><BR/>-ShannonShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781610281916489316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-32033423437582276702008-08-08T02:10:00.000-07:002008-08-08T02:10:00.000-07:00ps. i LOVE the rockstar picture of your grandma!ps. i LOVE the rockstar picture of your grandma!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137357882120170914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-56938099702210299282008-08-08T02:09:00.000-07:002008-08-08T02:09:00.000-07:00I am wiping tears fast and furious. I know how muc...I am wiping tears fast and furious. I know how much you love her, what she means to you, and undoubtedly, what you mean to her. It's such a blessing to have such a close relationship with a grandparent and the pain I feel for you is matched by the fear that I'll be going through this one day with my own beloved grandmother and while I know each of us will make it through, it will be one of the hardest things we'll ever do. I love you and am here for you.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137357882120170914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-76717731861580136392008-08-08T01:35:00.000-07:002008-08-08T01:35:00.000-07:00That is such a beautifully bittersweet story. I'm...That is such a beautifully bittersweet story. I'm moved to tears, ask anyone who knows me, that does not happen often.<BR/><BR/>I'll be sending positive thoughts for you and your grandmother your way. You have my sympathies. {HUGS}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-133240507538297512008-08-07T17:12:00.000-07:002008-08-07T17:12:00.000-07:00That is a beautiful story and thank you for sharin...That is a beautiful story and thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed reading it and it made me cry. I'm sorry that you/she is/are going through that but it sounds like she had a great life and it's time for her to move on. I hope you're doing well. We love you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-51471659205271234672008-08-07T16:10:00.000-07:002008-08-07T16:10:00.000-07:00I see where you get so many of your great qualitie...I see where you get so many of your great qualities as a human being. I wish there was a way I could freeze time for her and have her around forever, but I would not want to deny her the possibility of seeing her one great love. It will be OK darlin'... I know those words may seem shallow and hollow, but there is a purpose beyind what we can see or touch. <BR/><BR/>She loves you, and you love her, there is nothing seen or unseen that can change that, not even death. My heart hurts for you, and I am praying for your heart to have some peace.<BR/><BR/>Sit at her feet with a tape recorder dear one, capture as much of her as you can, for yourself and for the rest of the world. Have her tell you her story, write it for the rest of us.<BR/><BR/>I adore you!<BR/><BR/>CJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-32147841865517461822008-08-07T15:57:00.000-07:002008-08-07T15:57:00.000-07:00Wonderful tribute. Sorry about your grandma, she ...Wonderful tribute. Sorry about your grandma, she sounds like a really awesome lady. Losing someone you love always hurts, no matter what the circumstances might be. Hope she keeps defying the odds for a while longer. Best wishes in this difficult time. Mikejohnnylockhearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10753894164137473348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-73645419039230921552008-08-07T15:37:00.000-07:002008-08-07T15:37:00.000-07:00This really brought tears to my eyes and made me t...This really brought tears to my eyes and made me think back on my own Grandmother, who passed away suddenly 3 years ago after a really long, life. You are lucky to have such an amazing person in your life like a Grandmother, and at least you can let her go knowing she was an incredibly loving figure in your life and lived her life to the fullest. You and your grandmother are in my prayers.ReneeGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12868834978136618763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-22896421703079751022008-08-07T15:12:00.000-07:002008-08-07T15:12:00.000-07:00As I read this all i kept thinking was..."This cou...As I read this all i kept thinking was..."This could have been written by me". Although My grandmother is a healthy 84, i too have wondered what my life will be like without her. She has also been the only constant in my life... i came out after 11 years of marriage and i too have children that i hoped would be able to know her as i have (and they do!) there is not a day that goes by that we don't talk at least 5 times just because. my whole heart is with you now in your time of sorrow, cherish EVERY LAST SECOND THAT YOU HAVE WITH HER!!! I'm not a very religious person but i will say a prayer for you and your family! xxxooo, NikoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-51377409476357951312008-08-07T10:38:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:38:00.000-07:00Beautifully put during such a sad time. They don'...Beautifully put during such a sad time. They don't make 'em like her anymore (unless one counts you!). Best, Kathy KingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-74846849880613915352008-08-07T09:47:00.000-07:002008-08-07T09:47:00.000-07:00What a strong and great woman she is...remember th...What a strong and great woman she is...remember that and carry the same torch, my dear!!!!!kimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831107157538128520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-29165952626172286822008-08-07T09:23:00.000-07:002008-08-07T09:23:00.000-07:00This hit home for me today. Like you, I had a gra...This hit home for me today. Like you, I had a grandmother who was, too me, a living angel. She raised me from 6 months old when my mother didn't want any parts of me and my sisters and I thought the world of her.<BR/><BR/>When I was 17, a junior in high school, my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a small lump but she assured me everything was going to be okay. But it wasn't. The doctors sliced right through the tumor when trying to remove it and it spread like wildfire, going to her brain, stomach, and lungs. They tried radiation therapy and chemotherapy and nothing was working. The doctors finally just put her on a slew of pain medication to keep her comfortable. She spent her last days at home and a hospice nurse came and took care of her up until her last day with us. The day before she died I told the school nurse I had to go home and I spent the afternoon at her bedside. Everyone kept saying she had no idea I was there but when I slid my hand into her now fragile hand and began singing "Candle on the Water" to her, she gave me the gentlest of squeezes and I know she knew I was right there with her. The next day I came home from school and I wasn't home for 5 minutes when she passed. Part of me feels like she waited for me to come home before she went. And now, 14 years later, I still cannot get past the fact that the only woman who showed me unconditional love and showed me what family really meant is gone. I'm angry that God took her from me. I wasn't ready for her to leave me and I haven't been the same since she died, but I know that she is no longer suffering. <BR/><BR/>So, with that, I understand what you are going through and wish that there was something that I could say to make the loss easier. Just rely on your friends and family to help you through this. It's going to be tough because you love her so much and because of the bond you share. Thank you for sharing your story. In some way, you've helped me a little bit more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-88167904771285123812008-08-07T09:19:00.000-07:002008-08-07T09:19:00.000-07:00shannon, this breaks my heart. how lucky are you ...shannon, this breaks my heart. how lucky are you to have someone like this in your life. she is your rock and has taught you so much and helped mold you into the wonderful person you are today. now you get to be that person for someone. what a gift. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612601729761842640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-80170493399802126552008-08-07T08:57:00.000-07:002008-08-07T08:57:00.000-07:00This made me cry. And I was already an emotional ...This made me cry. And I was already an emotional mess today.<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry. I wish I had a grandma like that.<BR/><BR/>You're very lucky. Sounds like she is too.Landlady of Fathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398567504134200832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-91542548335069765862008-08-07T08:24:00.000-07:002008-08-07T08:24:00.000-07:00Wow, your grandmother sounds like an amazing woman...Wow, your grandmother sounds like an amazing woman. Thank you so much for sharing this story, they say there are angels walking among us and it is nice when you hear about someone like your grandmother, because then you know it is true.girl2grlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714784958505171520noreply@blogger.com