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Finality

 
Ahhhhhh.... What a year it has been! Such a mix of joy and sadness. The sadness seems to be overriding the joy as of late as I received word that my Grandpa passed away late last night. He had a great, loonnnnggg life (nearly 93 years), don't get me wrong, but there is such sadness in saying goodbye regardless of age. So, once again, my family whom up until my Grandma passed in late October hadn't all gathered for several years, will be gathering again. I look forward to seeing them all, but there is definitely a finality to this visit. It very well could be the last time we are ALL together, and it will most likely be the last time that I visit the farm where I spent so much time as a child. There are many layers of sadness to this visit. As Claire and I prepare for our trip, we hope you hold the ones you love near.
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Dan Lavigne said…
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Any loss regardless of age, is hard. If there is anything Jen, I or the kids can do, Just ask.

You and your family will be in our thoughts over the next few days.

Love ya's,
Uncle Dan
June 5, 2008 at 7:55 AM
Erin&Joshua said…
Kara,

My heart goes out to you and your family. That is so much loss for one family in such a small amount of time.

Lots of love!
Erin
June 5, 2008 at 9:49 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Kara,
I just heard this morning at work that your Grandpa passed away. I'm so sorry to hear that. I'll be thinking of you and your family. Have a safe trip home and I'll see you later this summer.
Nicole
June 6, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Anonymous said…
Yep, we meet again under crummy circumstances. I am just glad that I have my sisters--we are such a close family that it truly makes everything easier!

I love ya--can't wait to see you this weekend! PS that baby of yours is probably the most traveled child in the world!
Love ya,Jessica
June 6, 2008 at 12:53 AM
Kara said…
Thank you for your sympathy notes. Along with my awesome family, I am equally blessed with incredible friends. Thanks so much.
June 6, 2008 at 8:05 AM
Kara said…
Nicole---I am coming home on the 10th until the 24th, so we should have lots of time to hang out. It will be like old times!! I am looking forward to seeing you and of course, the kiddos. I bet you are counting down the days--only what...14 days until you are due!! Too exciting.
Can't wait!
June 6, 2008 at 8:06 AM
Lauren said…
Yes meeting again this soon..was something we never thought possible..We all loved Grandpa and it will definitely be hard to say goodbye..I can still remember all those times I sat on his lap..all those card games in which Grandpa would mysteriously forget how to play and then magically end up winning..and of course the endless hours we would spend when I was little that required him pulling his hand away as I tried to slap it..I will always remember those times and I know this is going to be a hard loss for me to take, especially following the loss of my Grandma so soon..But I know that all those times at the farm will not be forgotten..Those were some of the best moments of our childhood!! I feel very fortunate to have such a close family..They have always been there for me and I love them all!! We will miss you Grandpa and Grandma..You will always be in our hearts..<3
June 6, 2008 at 9:36 AM
Erin&Joshua said…
You girls make me hope that my sisters and I will be as close as you once they have all grown.
June 6, 2008 at 9:41 AM
Anonymous said…
So I thought you said you posted another 5 entries...Hmmm...I only see this old one!!! You are full of it!!

Love ya,Jessica
June 17, 2008 at 12:14 AM
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