This morning my Grandma passed away.
I love her very much and am grateful that I have many memories of her as an active, beautiful woman.
One of the traditions my grandparents began was having a formal family portrait taken around their anniversary, December 26. Usually we took the pictures at home via tripod & self-timer, but the picture above is a section from our family portrait done in a professional photo studio one year. I think I’m about 4 years old in this picture and I’m in my Dad’s lap, sitting next to my Grandma & Grandpa. I still remember that night vividly. I especially remember how fascinated I was when the photographer came around with the light meter and I kept asking what he was doing with it. I can’t believe the three people in this picture with me have all passed away.
I’m so sorry to hear that, Joz. Much love to you and Yoshi as always. This totally goes without saying, but you know I’m here if you need anything.
{{{Hugs to you.}}}
Sorry to hear about your grandmother. I didn’t really know my grandparents. Hopefully your grandmother lived a long and meaningful life.
Oh, Joz. I am so so sorry. What a beautiful picture of you with three people you love so dearly.
oh jocelyn
lots of hugs.
Sorry to hear this. Hope that it wasn’t a painful passing for her. The memories help the pain pass, though the feeling of loss doesn’t ever completely leave. My thoughts are with you.
Joz- I am so sorry to hear about your grandma. May she rest in peace.
My condolences, and thoughts are with you. (((((hugs)))))
I am so sorry, Joz. My condolences.
J3, My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or the family.
I’m very sorry for your loss.
My sympathies for you and your family.
Oh, Joz!
Sorry to hear about your grandma.
I hope you and your family can be together right now and that your grandma is finally at peace.
Love you!
I’m sorry to hear the news.
Our thoughts are with you!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandma Joz : ( Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please let Doetzi and I know if you need anything.
So sorry to hear the sad news Joz. Grandmas are special people in our lives, always very hard to lose them. Eventually you’ll only remember the good things about here. Both of mine are long gone, but I still remember the little life lessons they passed on to me.
so sorry for your loss.
Sending you all my love.
Condolences hon. We all feel your loss.
Hey Joz. I will pray for you and your family that you will have some good memories and that this time will treat you gently. Let me know if there is anything additional I can do to assist in any way.
sorry to hear of your loss. that’s a beautiful portrait of all of you; you look very like your grandma.
Ah Joz honey, hugs.
I love you and am giving you huge hugs sweetie!
Aw, joz. I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother.
It’s been a tough week, hasn’t it?
**big hug** I’m so sorry for your loss, joz…
So sorry Joz darling. ~*Peace, love, and comfort*~
Sorry for your loss, Joz- big hugs. Also: how adorable are you in that photo?! I love the colors, and your grandma was so beautiful.
Joz I am so so sorry for your loss ((((hugs))))
I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences and sympathies to you and your family.
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. *hugs*
Hey Joz, sorry to hear about your loss. Many many hugs going out to you.
I am sorry for your loss. Grandmas are special, and their legacies live on.
Joz, I’m so sorry I didn’t know about this when we saw you on Sunday. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family–I know how important your grandmother was to you.
What a wonderful photo that is, and a beautiful way of remembering your dad and grandparents. That is exactly the reason for having those family portraits taken–for the fond memories they can evoke at a later time, when you most need them.
I’m so sorry about your Grandma… she was a beautiful woman. Love that picture of all of you.
Joz, I am so, so sorry…both mine are long gone and I still get choked up thinking about them.
Grandmothers are magical. Let her magic live on through all you do!
Love and hugs to you and your family.
your grandma was a very beautiful person and that is an adorable picture.
i’m sorry for your loss but i hope you are okay!
Big hugs to you, Joz.
Sorry to hear about your grandma.
Aw, I’m sorry to hear that, Joz. My only remaining grandparent, and my favorite (my Dad’s mom) is definitely nearing the end, so I’m bracing myself.
And such a great, matriarchal photo!
Take care.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss . It seems you have had a lot of them in your short life.
I am so sorry for your loss, Lion. What you wrote is very, very moving…. much love.
So sorry to hear about your Grandma. Lots of hugs and happy thoughts to you and your family.
Joz - My sincerest condolences.
Oh, jozy, sorry I missed this. My condolences to you and yours. Godspeed, grandma!
I’m so sorry
****HUGS****