Waiting…
The blog has been quiet this week and I thought I might share why.
My Grandfather is gravely ill and there is no longer anything that can be done but to make him comfortable. The doctors give him not more than 10 days.
We have gathered, said our goodbyes and now, the family waits….. torn between the hope for a quick end to his pain and the desire to put off the loss as long as possible. It is a 120 mile drive to the hospital and I expect I have held his hand for the last time. My heart breaks….
My Grandfather is my friend. I cherish the special connection we have.
There is a traditional Irish tune that I first heard played by Matt Molloy called “The Parting of Friends” (Scarúint Na Gcompánach). It is a mournful flute that plays alone and when the last note fades, there is a sense of emptiness in the silence. Many years ago, while sitting by candlelight, I wrote a few lines that the music inspired:
I play for you the parting of friends
Alone in your pale light
I write ’til none is left
‘Til we meet again….
The last note is soon to come and the candle is about to go out. I may be away from the blog for a little while…
Subscribe to theis feed! Stumble it!Posted in Musings
July 15th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Michelle,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Linda
July 15th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Dear Michelle
Words are useless at a time like this but I hope this bit of Irish wisdom helps a little:
May the blessings of light be upon you,
Light without and light within.
And in all your comings and goings,
May you ever have a kindly greeting
From them you meet along the road.
July 15th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Michelle,
My heart breaks for you and your family. My prayers are with you. Peace and blessing,
Jean
July 16th, 2008 at 9:15 am
So sorry to hear of your troubles. Death is so final. Parting is so hard to do. How old was your grandfather? If he was suffering it would be selfish to not let him go. It sounds like you had a wonderful relationship with him. How sweet memories are as our loved ones live on in our hearts. Families who do not have that close connection always seem to regret, when it is too late, that they didn’t do more to foster happy loving memories. My heart is with you.
July 17th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Sorry to hear this. It’s always so darned hard even though we know it’s inevitable.
July 18th, 2008 at 11:33 am
good article
July 19th, 2008 at 2:46 am
I’m so sorry, hon. I know what it’s like. *hugs* My thoughts are with you & yours. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do.
July 19th, 2008 at 4:11 am
I’ll pray for your Grandfather & all the family, God is Good..
Cheerio
Steve
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:54 am
This brought tears to my eyes.
God bless you and all your loved ones.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
July 27th, 2008 at 8:46 am
So heartfelt…it is hard to let a wonderful friend go regardless of how old or how sick!!!
My thoughts are with you and yours Michelle…
Heather
July 27th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Thank you everyone. Your replies have meant a lot to me.
July 28th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Our hearts spun
from threads Divine
entwine you in me
and we into eternity.
Blessings and comfort to you and your family.