The Passing of a true Lady

[MissAva]

Oh Miss Lisa I am so sorry. The strength and beauty of your Nanny’s character is shown in how much you loved her, and what a marked effect she had on you. Your family is in my prayers.

 

[FireGoddess]

Lisa, my heart goes out to you and your family during this time...all the strength and courage in the world as well...thinking of you. HUGS.

 

[JohnQuixote]

Lisa,

It is wonderful that your lives were blessed with each other.
We all wish you and your family strength in this time of loss.

 

[Lorelei]

I am so sorry to hear this Lisa and prayers continue for healing and comfort for you and your family. Nanny is only a whisper away...Take good care of yourself.

 

[dani13]

Lisa,

I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved Nanny- my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time...

-Danielle

 

[jadeleaves]

Deepest heartfelt condolences. *hugs*

 

[diamondlil]

Lisa,
I''m so sorry for your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 5/15/2006 2:46:54 AM
Author: FireGoddess
Lisa, my heart goes out to you and your family during this time...all the strength and courage in the world as well...thinking of you. HUGS.

Many thanks FG, I will need it. You have been so very kind to me. Today will be a hard day. I didn''t sleep a wink, and that''s what I do best.

Nanny joked about it yesterday. She said I have slept so much, I''ve learned a lesson from you. Now I can''t sleep worth a dang. Oh well, it will catch up with me I guess. My friends are helping me with the funeral, but wanted to ask you guys, what are your favorite hymns???

 

[MissGotRocks]

My all time favorite is How Great Thou Art and lots of people use Amazing Grace of course.

 

[Mokey]

I am so sorry to hear of Nanny''s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care of yourself, others need you to be strong. Mokey

 

[Madam Bijoux]

My prayers and condolences.
Your Nanny was blessed to have had such a loving granddaughter.

 

[Gemklctr]

Lisa, please accept my heartfelt condolences on Nanny''s passing. I know it is a great loss, but there is comfort in knowing that she went peacefully, you were there for her until the end, and she is now with her loved ones.

At my Dad''s funeral last September, we opened with "Amazing Grace" and closed with "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee." I think it helps to make the service as much a celebration of the life of a good person like Nanny as a time to mourn her loss.

Take care.

 

[Catmom]

Kaleigh,

My most sincere thoughts and condolences are with you. Please take comfort in the fact that your Nanny most certainly knew how much she was loved and respected by you and that surely comforted her through out her life.

 

[hlmr]

Dear Lisa:

I''m so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Nanny. You had such an incredible relationship with her that came through loud and clear in your posts. Thanks for letting us get to know her through your wonderful stories. My thoughts are with you and your family today.

My sincerest condolences,

Heather

 

[moremoremore]

So sorry to hear this...

I can tell that she was very loved ...

 

[Dee*Jay]

Lisa, you and Nanny were so lucky to have each other in your lives. I know that you''ll always keep the warmest memories in your heart. Big hugs.

 

[curlygirl]

Oh Lisa, I''m so sorry for your loss. You can take comfort in the fact that she''s no longer suffering and she just went to sleep. You are very lucky to have had her in your life for so many years and shared so many wonderful times together. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. We''re all here for you if you need anything.

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 5/15/2006 6:04:35 AM
Author: kaleigh

Date: 5/15/2006 2:46:54 AM

Author: FireGoddess

Lisa, my heart goes out to you and your family during this time...all the strength and courage in the world as well...thinking of you. HUGS.

Many thanks FG, I will need it. You have been so very kind to me. Today will be a hard day. I didn''t sleep a wink, and that''s what I do best.

Nanny joked about it yesterday. She said I have slept so much, I''ve learned a lesson from you. Now I can''t sleep worth a dang. Oh well, it will catch up with me I guess. My friends are helping me with the funeral, but wanted to ask you guys, what are your favorite hymns???

This is my fathers world was played at my mom''s funeral it still is bitter/sweet to hear it to this day.
It was her favorite.
It was a reminder of who is really in charge and who to turn too.
I think its a great one.
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me, is another of my favorites that suitable.

 

[BrightSpot]

Oh, Lisa, I''m so sorry to hear this. I know what a special relationship you shared with your Nanny--you must miss her so. I''m glad that she passed away peacefully & that you were able to say goodbye. (Also that her notes made you smile...) She will always be with you.

I''ll keep you & your family in my thoughts & prayers.

 

[portoar]

Morning Has Broken -- not written by Cat Stevens, as some believe. Lyrics based on Psalm 118 I think? Have heard this played at funerals before and it''s very moving, and uplifting.

 

[njc]

kaleigh, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts!

 

[Morticia]

Lisa, I am very sorry for your loss.

Your nanny sounds like she was a wonderful lady.

{{HUGS}}

 

[widget]

Dear Lisa,

My first thought on waking this morning was of you! From your last post, it sounds like you''re doing OK. And that note with the gin!!!! LOL...how wonderful!!

I was thinking this morning about your Granny, and how blessed she was pass on peacefully, with her ''buttons'' and feisty spirit in tact, and not alone. She had someone who truly truly loved her to see her off.

We should all be so blessed.

Take care,
Janis

 

[surfrgrl]

Lisa:
I don''t post often but lurk a lot, and found myself checking in this morning for news of your nanny.

So sorry to hear of your loss. Your posts of her quips made me laugh lots of times. Fiesty women like her serve as great examples of strength for all of us.

Take care and take comfort that you were blessed with each other.

 

[JohnQuixote]

Date: 5/15/2006 6:04:35 AM
Author: kaleigh
Many thanks FG, I will need it. You have been so very kind to me. Today will be a hard day. I didn't sleep a wink, and that's what I do best.

Nanny joked about it yesterday. She said I have slept so much, I've learned a lesson from you. Now I can't sleep worth a dang. Oh well, it will catch up with me I guess. My friends are helping me with the funeral, but wanted to ask you guys, what are your favorite hymns???

Lisa, do you know what Nanny's favorite hymn was? If so, maybe you will include it in the service?

Here are ones already offered, along with a few others.

How Great Thou Art http://rosemck1.tripod.com/hgta.html
Amazing grace http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/a/a251.html
Joyful, joyful we adore thee http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/j/j251.html
This is my father’s world http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/t/t538.html
Rock of ages http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/r/r082.html
Morning has broken http://www.weddingguide.co.uk/articles/wordsmusic/hymns/Hymn-MorningHasBroken.asp#MorningHasBroken
(if you play the midi there is a strange intro but it moves into the proper hymn)
A mighty fortress is our God http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/a/a032.html
Swing low, sweet chariot http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/w/swinglow.htm
Shall we gather at the river http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/w/swgatriv.htm
We’ll never say goodbye http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/n/wnsgobye.htm

This one is known as the ‘Funeral Hymn’ and while not so common, I think the text is beautiful.

Lord, it belongs not to my care http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/l/l320.html
(Funeral Hymn)

‘On Eagles Wings’ is a more modern but many people know it. It can be found here along with a list of others (including 'Abide With Me') http://www.tc.umn.edu/~sorem002/hymn_midi.html

There are many others out there. I know whatever you all decide to celebrate her life in song will be perfect.

 

[Hest88]

I"m so sorry to hear this. She sounded like quite a gal! Big hugs.

 

[AsscherGirl]

Lisa, I''m so sorry to hear about Nanny. I am glad she went peacefully & still had her spirit in her last moments. My thoughts are with you & your family. I hope you are able to get some rest soon.

 

[AGBF]

Date: 5/15/2006 6:04:35 AM
Author: kaleigh
My friends are helping me with the funeral, but wanted to ask you guys, what are your favorite hymns???

I am sorry to be late, Lisa, but I was out of town (coincidentally for a funeral). The 23rd psalm was recited during it, so when I saw that Storm had posted it for your grandmother, I felt it was very a propos.

Please accept my condolences on the death of your grandmother. Any loss of a loved one is hard and I know she meant the world to you. I will hold you in the light.

One of my favorite hymns is, "I Come to the Garden Alone", but I have many others. There is a great deal of very beautiful sacred music. Some people have said that only God, of the idea of Him, could inspire the beauty of the music written in praise of Him. I often feel that way.


Deb

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 5/15/2006 11:31:19 AM
Author: surfrgrl
Your posts of her quips made me laugh lots of times. Fiesty women like her serve as great examples of strength for all of us.

I couldn''t have said it better!

May you have strength when you need it, peace to get some sleep, and memories to last forever.

Sorrowful SQEEEZE!!!!!

 

[AGBF]

I started my posting at around 7:00 am and had to leave it on the computer since it was unfinished. I see, now, that other people have given you the names of lovely hymns (especially John Q, of course!).

I will, therefore, add another of my favorites to the list, "Down by the Riverside".

Deb