Any hugs to spare?

[SallyMander]

Just found out that my grandfather died today. It hasn't really sunk in yet. He was a funny, quirky, kind man... a WWII vet... told my grandmother that she was beautiful and he loved her every day. I just keep thinking of a French expression i read once -- roughly translated it means, "when an old man dies, it is as though a library has burned."

I'm sort of a mess... and very, very worried about grandma. I just don't know what she'll do... anyway, just wanted to vent. Thanks for listening. :cry:

[flvegan]

1. I'm sorry to hear that.

My thoughts go to you and your grandma.

[SPKrazy]

2. hang in there SallyMander

:hug: :hug: :hug:

one step in front of the other...

a library may have burned, but copies were made in people's hearts...

[SallyMander]

6. thank you for that

what a lovely thought :hug:

[fizzgig]

3. safe passage to your grandfather

and peace to you and your family

:hug:

[bigwillq]

4. I am very sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[VenusRising]

5. I'm so sorry, Sally.

It is never easy losing family. Sending good thoughts to you, your grandmother, and the rest of your family. I hope your memories make the loss easier.

:hug::hug::hug:

[lildreamer316]

7. Love to you and your family.

I'd like to know what that expression is,sometime.
What wisdom...what knowledge...

[SallyMander]

10. as i remember it -

"Quand un vieillard meurt, c'est une bibliothèque qui brûle."

The literal transition is "When an old man dies, it's a library that burns." I think it may be a proverb... but i don't know the origin. When i googled it just now some of the websites referenced a "vieux africain" which is an old African instead of just old man. So maybe it's an African proverb originally?

Anyway, thanks for your well wishes -- it means a lot. :hug:

[lizziegrace]

8. I'm so sorry

:(

That French expression is very true. Are you far away from your family?

[SallyMander]

11. Not too far

My grandparents are in western KY, so it's about a 6.5 hr drive from Columbus. My parents are in Boston (where i grew up)... so we're all converging, but the sad thing is my sister is in Turkey on business for the next week. So she won't make it home -- i'm sure that will be hard on her.

[lizziegrace]

12. I'm not far away

so if you need anything...

:hug:

[SallyMander]

13. Thanks lizziegrace

You're such a sweetheart. When this is all over i'd love to have a Columbus DUers dinner... i am bummed i missed out on meeting billyskank but i'd love to meet the rest of you!

[lizziegrace]

16. If you're around on December 29th

there's a party here. ThomCat is coming from NYC and others are driving in from out of state. I can't wait!

:)

[SallyMander]

20. That sounds great!!!

I love winter/New Year's parties!

And MrMander can make a mean batch of guacamole. :-)

[BarenakedLady]

9. I'm sorry for you loss

:hug:

[Pushed To The Left]

14. I'm sorry to hear about your loss, SallyMander

:hug:

[Inchworm]

15. Sounds like he was wonderful person

Sorry for your loss SallyMander. :(

:hug:

[GOPisEvil]

17. My condolences.

:hug:

[MANative]

18. My deepest sympathies on your loss

:hug:

[Generic Brad]

19. You have my condolences

I feel for you.
:hug:

[Sugar Smack]

21. Of course, sister.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[SallyMander]

22. you're the best

:hug: :hug: :hug:

DU has provided some much-needed distraction tonight!

You guys are all so wonderful. I'm feeling a little better now -- feeling lucky that i got to have had him around this long, you know? After all, i'm 27 now, which -- while not OLD -- is pretty old to still have grandparents around! I still have my grandma (his wife) and a grandfather on my dad's side. So overall i'm a lucky girl, even though he'll be much missed.

Anyway, i'll get back to planning our trip to Florida. ;-) :loveya: