Teach Soap

"But I called him Grandpa. He passed away yesterday morning, at the beautiful age of 97. He was a world leader in plant pathology and my personal hero. When I saw him he would practically leap from his chair to give me the best hug. I miss him so much. I miss those hugs, and his smile, his jokes, and his laugh. I miss seeing him in his yellow work coat, and I miss that Grandpa smell that only he had. I miss his mushroom and pig collections, and that look on his face when he would talk about either. I miss everything about my Grandpa. There is this empty place inside me now, the memories just can't fill it. A piece of my heart and soul went with him."

I expect that I will be a bit "off" for a while, and I'm sorry for that. Need some time to find myself again I guess. Please bear with me, my friends.

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~~Heather~~
Mad [soaping] Scientist

I am so so sorry for your loss, I can't imagine the pain your going through. You will be in our prayers *hugs*

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Anna Rose @-}--
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Such a big loss It's never easy, I'm sure anyone here would tell you apologies aren't needed. My thoughts will be with your and your family.

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"Effective questioning brings insight which fuels curiosity which cultivates wisdom"

I'm sorry for you loss.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

I'm so sorry!

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Lesli Sagan
Avital's Apiaries
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I'm very sorry for your loss. The death of a loved one, especially a hero, is so very hard. I still remember the smell of my grandpa and his wonderful deep laugh. There's something special about the love of wonderful grandparents.

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Genny

Hugs Hesty. I am so sorry. He sounds like a wonderful grandpa. You were blessed to have him in your life. My prayers are with you.

MaryLou

My deepest condolences.

Heather, I know you said that the memories cannot fill the empty space.... they are not meant to... they only add a little light in there. But I must say that reading your note.. wow! what great memories you have... and I bet this is just a few of them. I am sitting here with tears in my eyes, and if you were here I would give you a big bear hug and we could cry together. You were very lucky to have had him. Remember you are not alone if you need us we are here. With Love and prayers!

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Susie
Sometimes A Mistake is so much fun, You just have to do it again!

Thanks guys, very hard time for me right now. Feeling like 2 different people; one with a job and a life who loves everything, and one with a broken heart who cries at the drop of a hat and wants to spend eternity curled up in bed. My husband is trying to keep me busy so my mind stays focused, and it helps, but I just don't feel like myself at all. When my Nana died I slipped into some far away place for 6 months, I have no memory of that time period at all. Mostly just trying to keep myself from doing that again, but I do feel my memory slipping now and then. Other than work I can't tell you what I did yesterday. It's just gone.

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~~Heather~~
Mad [soaping] Scientist

I am so sorry for your loss. I know it was hard for me when I lost my grandpa. Things will get better. Take time to grieve though, it's important. Big hugs.

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Haven

Sorry Heather.

Heather - I know I said this yesterday, but I will say it again. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad I was able to help take your mind off of "life" for awhile yesterday so you could teach me CP soapmaking. If you want to get together again to make soap, scrapbook, or even just to have lunch/dinner, I'm a call or text away. It only took me about 1/2 hour to get home last night.

Luanne

Heather, so sorry to hear this. {{{HUGS}}}

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Linda
I know the voices in my head aren't real, but they sure have some great ideas!

I'm so sorry you lost your grandfather, Heather! It does take time to grieve but it allows us to really enjoy those memories again. *Hugs*

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Linda

I learn so much when I can't leave well enough alone!