Thursday, August 4, 2011

A Tribute to my Nan


Hi Blogging Beauties,

I have been missing in action
Lots and lots of stuff has been going on.
But today I want to tell you about my beautiful Nanny.
She passed away on July 31st after being sick all this year.
The above photo is a picture of her and I four years ago at her 80th Birthday party.

I loved her very, very much and she was a big part of my life.
Her funeral is tomorrow and I am looking forward to celebrating her life.

Below is a picture of her holding me when I was just a baby.
She was an amazing woman who had eight children and twenty-two grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. I will miss her very much, but I know she is always looking out for me and helping me.

Alicia xx

22 comments:

Bron said...

Hi Alicia
I am so sorry to hear about your Nan. I am glad that you are seeing her funeral as a celebration of her life and making it a positive. I am very cloe to my Nan too who has been a huge part of our lives and she has been battling cancer for two years now. It is so hard seeing a loved one being sick and feeling so helpless. I am sure you Nan is now out of pain and at peace and has joined all her loved ones up there.
Hugs Bron xoxox

Kellie said...

I am so, so sorry to hear of your loss and my heart goes out to you and your family at this time, sending a big hug and thinking of you.

xx

Leigh said...

My deepest sympathy Alicia.

Fran said...

Oh Alicia, I am so sorry for your loss. You sound like you had a wonderful relationship with your nan and I hope those wonderful memories give you some comfort through this difficult time. Sending you big squeezy hugs :)

Sammi said...

awww. what gorgeous photos!
I'm sorry to hear of your loss Alicia! Will be thinking of you tomorrow as you celebrate her life and say goodbye! xxx (HUGS)

Michelle said...

Hi Alicia

I am so very sorry to hear that your Nan has passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family. I know this will be a difficult time for you all.

Thank you for sharing the wonderful photos and memories of your Nan with us.

Hugs
Michelle

Heidi said...

So sorry to hear of yours and your family's loss, Nannies are very special,I still miss mine, but cherish the memories, enjoy celebrating her life as it will also be a good memory to save. hugs to you, thinking of you and sending you bestest wishes. heidi x

Kerry said...

Hugs to you sweetie. xxx

Amanda said...

I am so sorry for your loss and I am thinking of you, in this time of sorrow. She'll always be with you in your heart and through your beautiful memories.
Amanda

Merry said...

So sorry to hear this news Alicia...sending you big hugs and will be thinking of you as everyone enjoys your Nan's life tomorrow. Take care

Carol Dee said...

Dearest Alicia
I know how much you love your Nan, it is so evident in your posts about her. She was truely a special lady and big part of your life. I know she will always be a part of your heart and the sweet person you are. God Bless and Big hugs to all of you.
with Deepest Sympathy and Love, CAROL DEE

Julie M said...

I'm sorry to read about your Nan, Alicia - and thanks for sharing the photos - what an elegant lady, I love her style with the pearls and florals. Will be thinking about you tomorrow.

Julie x

Unknown said...

Such sad news Alicia...I will be thinking of you tomorrow as you celebrate her life....it's a hard time but is softened isn't it by having such wonderful memories. Hugs.xxxx

Liz Weber said...

{{hugs}} Alicia, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you remembered all the wonderful times with your nan today. Take care Alicia ((hugs))

Irene said...

Alicia,thinking of you at this sad time.
Hugs
Irene x

Annika said...

I am so sorry for your loss! I lost my Mom this year so I know what it feels like to have someone as close as that gone forever. She sounds like a wonderful woman - beautiful, strong and kind!
Hugs
Annika

Kerrie said...

Dear Alicia, so so sorry to hear about you nan, grand parents pay an important part in our lives, they spoil us in different ways to our parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you... Love kerrie x

Gretchen said...

Sorry for your loss Alicia. But what a lovely tribute.
Hugs Gretchen

Denise Goeldner said...

Very sorry to hear about your Nan and yes she will always be looking out for you and your family, all those wonderful memories...HUgz xx Denise xx

Mary J said...

Alicia, I am so sorry to hear of your loss but it's obvious that she brought so much love to her family and left many many happy memories.

HUGS

Mary J x

Anonymous said...

Sending you big hugs & deepest sympathy on your sad news of loosing you Nan.
Hugs
Kerri

suzARTe said...

I really admire you being so brave and having the courage to see your nan's funeral as a celebration of her life. My thoughts go out to you and your family.