8.17.2009

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Papa passed away.

My mom and I had been staying here, at his house, since Wednesday. We saw some of the signs that it was coming and my two Uncles and my mom and grandma and I stayed up all night on Thursday holding his hand and talking to him. He could only respond a little, but he would nod here and there and we knew he was listening and understanding all we said. He died on Friday morning. The viewing is tomorrow and the funeral is on Friday. I don't want to go. None of us want to go.
Posted by at 1:23:00 AM

24 comments:

  1. Stephanie PrecourtAugust 17, 2009 at 4:37 AM

    I will come hold your hand if you'd like. Or the baby. Or entertain Clark? Or bring you food? Let me know.

    Steph

    many hugs.

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  2. Melissa Angert {All Things Chic}August 17, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    i am so so sorry.

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  3. keli [at] kidnapped by suburbiaAugust 17, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    I'm so sorry, Erin. If I were closer, I'd do anything to help. From a distance, I will pray.

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  4. JessiAugust 17, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Love you.

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  5. ChristaAugust 17, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    So sorry. Praying.

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  6. Chocolate GirlAugust 17, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    I'm sorry. Sending prayers to you and your family.

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  7. The Brown Family BlogAugust 17, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    So sorry Erin. You and your family will be in my prayers. Your Papa was a handsome young man...reminds me of pictures that I have of my own Papaw. Sending you a big hug....

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  8. VanessaKimAugust 17, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Sending lots of love and hugs. We'll be lifting you up in prayer.

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  9. designHER MommaAugust 17, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    I am so sorry. Keeping your family in my prayers.

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  10. Abra ClampittAugust 17, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    I am sorry, Erin. Hang on to your support system, hug and cry on each other. I would be happy to come up, you know that, right?

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  11. Sarah ViolaAugust 17, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Let us help you.

    xo

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  12. Heather of the EOAugust 17, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    I wish I lived by you.

    I'm so very sorry.

    Peace.

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  13. MadelineAugust 17, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    I'm so sorry Erin. I wish I could do something for you. You and your family are in my prayers.

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  14. Kathy CampbellAugust 17, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.

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  15. dera frances whiteAugust 17, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    erin, my love to you and your family. i'm praying for you too.

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  16. DebAugust 17, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    I wrapped up all my love in an email and sent it to you. Wish I had something more to give you.

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  17. ErinAugust 17, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    What Steph said. Please, please let us know if you want or need us to come, and we'll be there.

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  18. casual friday every dayAugust 17, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Erin, I'm deeply sorry for your pain and the loss you are feeling right now. Your Grandpa was deeply loved and that is a testament to the man he was. I'm thinking of you and your family in this time of great sorrow and mourning.

    Nell

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  19. MarleneAugust 17, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    Erin, I'm sorry. Your Papa gave you your songs and your hopes and dreams and loved you like no other. I am sorry that grandpas die and that your grandpa in particular died. It's really really sad. I love you. I'm sorry. Your friend, Marlene

    P.S. Maybe you can funnel your sadness into an empire like Sandra Lee did with "Semi-Homemade by Sandra Lee".

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  20. StephanieAugust 18, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    Oh, Erin. I'm so sorry for your loss. In fact, I'm tearing up just reading this.

    I wish I could do something. Anything. Bring you a warm meal. Give you a hug. But since I can't, please know that I'm thinking about you tonight.

    stephanie@metropolitanmama.net

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  21. mrsmomAugust 18, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Blessed are those who are with the Lord -- So sorry for your loss.

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  22. janet l moranAugust 18, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    I'm so sad for you Erin, praying for your family. What a wonderful photo of him.

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  23. kathleengramsAugust 19, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    May the Lord bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow. He has blessed you with the wonderful memories you have of your Papa; revel in them, make them a part of your everyday life to keep him close to your heart. God bless you.

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  24. NadiaAugust 21, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    Sending prayers of healing to you and your family.

    I am so sorry.

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