Millie passed away tonight. Mother was with her and said it was quiet and graceful. She just took a breath and then didn’t take another. I did not think that I would be able to see her after she had gone, but I did and was relieved to see a hint of a smile on her sweet face.
We cleaned out her room and donated her clothes to the nursing home. Said our good byes to the nurses and staff.
In a few hours we will take care of last minute obligations (board the dog, do laundry, pack for a few days away, fill the car with gas) and then Friday we will make the long drive back to Alabama to reunite my Grandmother’s body with my Grandfather’s.
Thank you all for witnessing this part of my life: The Millie Chapters. It feels so odd to turn the page.
August 12, 1921- October 7, 2009
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I have tried to write a comment that says it all..and I just can’t. I wish I could be there in person to help you through this. If my car ran, I would jump in the car and drive the 8 hours to watch Charlie for you. Instead I hope you can feel the love I’m sending up to you. May God Bless Millie.
Sending my love to your family from the shores of Western Australia and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers xxx
Oh Cali, I am so sorry for your loss. Please give your mom a huge hug for me and know you all are in my thoughts.
Cal, been so long and I just clicked here and found this. So sorry. I am sorry for your loss but I am also in awe of your patience and compassion and the great depth of your love for this extraordinary woman. She was loved, oh how she was loved. And your beautiful writing, your beautiful celebration of her life, her past, the woman she was as well as her final journey is both a celebration and a memorial. You have created a legacy for W as well as you and your mother. Go well Millie! And love to you Cal and your family.xxxxVanessa
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
I am very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all from across the sea. x
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Sending my love to you all. I know I learnedx much by being allowed to see bits of your lives together..
No words, just lots of love and prayers being said for Millie and your mom and you.
Thank you so much for allowing us to have a glimpse of this special woman and your special relationship. Both have been inspiring.
I am so sorry for your loss.
My heart aches for you. As sad as it is to loose Millie, I can imagine their is some sense of peace. She is in Heaven with your Grandfather, and it is my belief that she is free of alzheimers. I will keep you & your Mom in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve your loss.
oops… I spelled my own name wrong
So sorry Callie.
We’re all so, so sorry here too. Sending lots of love xxxx
So very sorry for your loss.
We are very sorry for your loss and hope time brings you a firm sense of the wonder her life was.
Rest in peace dear GM. May the light of God surround you.
Oh Cali, I am so sorry to hear this. May peace be with you, your mom and W as you move through the next days and months.
Thinking of you. And hoping for peace and healing.
I’m so sorry for your loss…I’ve really enjoyed following Millie’s story and seeing all of the pictures. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you…
I’m so sorry for your loss, Cali. What an important and characterful woman your grandmother was. She will always be with you. I know the care you gave her made her last few years much happier than they would otherwise have been. Hang in there.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Rosany
My sincerest condolences to you all.
Love
Oro
*hugs*
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this hard time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Much love to you, your mom and WW during this tough time and the time ahead.
Cali, I happened upon your blog sometime ago (prior to W). I just needed to tell you what a wonderful grand daughter & daughter you are. Millie was blessed to have such a amazing woman in her life. Take care of you and your Mom during this difficult time but take joy in remembering your beloved grandmother.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you for sharing this chapter with us. Through you, her life and spirit have touched so many.
I wish you and your family all the comfort love can bring you through this time.
much love to you all, and safe travels.
I am so sorry for your loss but I’m so relieved this chapter ended so peacefully.
Calli, thank you for sharing the Millie chapters with us. There were so many touching memories and stories and I think we all learned something from it.
with sympathy.
Oh Cali, you and Mother are in my thoughts and prayers, I am so sorry. But glad to know that Millie was with Mother when she passed.
Sending you much love and light.
(((HUGS)))
xxxx
Thank you for sharing with us. No words can say it, but you’re in my heart today.
Cali-
Thank you for sharing beautiful Millie with us and for always using your gift with words to make sure that we got glimpses of her as she was before, not only as she was in the past few years. Your writing will be a source of comfort and joy for W as he grows up. He will get to know her through your gift of storytelling.
You and your mom are in my heart today. I am so sorry for the pain you are in, but I rejoice in knowing that your dear, sweet GM will be reunited with her husband. Safe travels to all of you.
I’m glad her passing was graceful and that your mom was able to be there with her. My thoughts are with you both.
You and your family are in my heart and thoughts today.
Bless you all. ((hugs))
Thinking of you both.
i am so sorry for you lose, however u glad it was peaceful.
my thoughts and prayer are with the 3 of you
Oh Calli,
Hugs to you and your mother. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing the story of your GM, you have been a pillar of strength and I believe have reminded many how rewarding it can be to love unconditionally and to give so much. Have a safe trip!
K
Holding you in the light, as you take these final steps, and reunite your grandparents. Sending all the love in the world. You are a beautiful woman, from a line of them.
Oh, Calliope, I am sending you all my love and strength. I’m so happy she is finally able to find peace, but I know it is so, so hard. I’m glad to hear she had a hint of a smile on her face. *hugs>
I am sorry, Calliope.
Grandparents are such special people. Wednesday was 10 years since my own grandmother passed away & I still miss her every day. They never truly leave us!
I had a feeling. I’m so sorry for your loss, honey. Even though the page is turned, the long books are the good ones.
Oh Cali, I am so sorry.
I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother. My thoughts are with you and your mother. How wonderful that Millie had the chance to meet and love W and that you have the photos of his beautiful great grandmother to share with him.
I am so very sorry for you and Mother for the loss of dear Millie. But I know that there are (probably) also conflicting emotions too because it’s been so difficult and drawn out for so long, so there must be some relief too that this stage of your life is over. And maybe fear and all sorts of other things. So acknowledge those emotions too. But mostly I hope that you can take time to grieve, rage, laugh, remember, cry and do anything that you need to do before the stress of life comes back at you again. Thinking of you all, as always.
So sorry, Callie. There are no right words for us to say at this time. I will keep you and mother in my payers.
From your words here over the years I have gotten a sense of what a remarkable woman Millie was. I’m happy she is at peace now, and my thoughts are with you, your mother, and W.
I know that there are no words that will fill the gap that she’s left but I hope, in the days and years to come, that you are able to relish the time that you spent together and the role that you had in her life. I’m certain that you made her last years far better than they would have been otherwise and that she always knew how much you loved her.
Wow, as much as I was expecting this post eventually….I am still caught off guard by it.
Prayers for you, W, and mother. GM and GF will be together again. Much love!
I can’t say anything that hasn’t already been said. I’m very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending huge hugs to you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope the coming days and weeks bring a little peace.
You and your mom are in my thoughts.
I’m sorry the chapter has come to a close, but what a good chapter you made it for her.
Rest in Peace Millie.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Peace to you and your Mom during this difficult time. Luv you sweetie…
I’ve been reading you for over 4 years, I rarely comment. Your story has touched me. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your mother all the way from Maryland…
I am so sorry for you, your mum and family. I feel so sad as i got to know your Grandmother in just a small way through your words and photographs and i know how much she meant to you and your mum. I also know how she would have been so grateful to be surrounded by your continued love and care for her, even if she couldn’t always have said as much herself. Just hang on to all the precious memories of her as you go through the next few weeks which I am sure will not be at all easy for you. Just remember that there would be no WW if it wasn’t for her, and she still lives on in your mum, you and him.
love to you all,
nic x
Oh honey. I’m so saddened and sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We’re here if you ever need to talk. Lots and lots and lots of love to you.
Congratulation Millie, as you can now finally rest in peace and be united with those that you long to see again. For those still here, I wish you fast healing and I know that for you this must be a sad day but also a joyous one knowing that Millie is in a better place, no longer suffering, and with those that brought her happiness for so many years. I am saddened that W will not remember how wonderful a person she was, but that will be your job, your mission, so that he knows how much light he brought her in the 6 months he has been here. Know that we all are with you on this sad day, and that tommorrow will dawn a new day, and with it new moments to cherish. {{{{HUGS}}}}
So so sorry. Love to you and your family.
What a beautiful title for this post. You and your family are in my thoughts, thank you for sharing your time with your Grandmother with us, it is inspiring.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your mother are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. I know you all loved her.
It’s all been said, and will be said a million times over, but I am truly, deeply sorry.
But I *am* glad that she moved on in peace, and will find some relief from the not knowing. I believe in some sort of afterlife, and I’m sure GM is off somewhere thrilled to know and see.
I am also glad for little W to have met such a marvelous, beautiful woman. He may never remember her touch, but there will always be the pictures.
My heart and thoughts are with you and yours. Love.
I am so so sorry. At least she is resting in peace now and with her hubby. Thoughts are with you and your family.
♥ Much love and peace to you.
I’m so sorry to hear this.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us.
My heart goes out to you and yours….. but oh – the loving that is going on in the Heavens today!
I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing the journey with us, you and your family are in my thoughts.
Holding your family in my heart as you celebrate the life, and mourn the loss, of the lovely Millie.
So sorry for your loss. Thank you for bringing Millie to us through your stories and writings.
I’m so sorry for you, W. and your mom. I hope you can all find some peace somehow.
I can’t say anything that hasn’t been said already. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom, and little W. May God be with each of you and grant you safe travels, and a comforting heart. I feel as though I know Millie through your writings and pictures.
Oh, hon! I’ve been thinking of you so much. I’m relieved to hear that Millie went peacefully and that your mother was there with her. You are such an awesome granddaughter, and I know that W brought pleasure to Millie in these last months. She will live on in all the memories you will share with W. Much love to you. Hope the traveling goes smoothly. xoxo
And in the instant that she was gone from you, others, in that place, on that far shore, they took up the cry, and they saw her coming, and there was joy.
I am thankful that she is home, and sad for you. Sending comfort and peace.
I’m praying for you and your mother. ((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))
RIP Grandma Millie, RIP
Oh friend. Thinking of you and your mom so much. What a relief to know that Millie is at peace now — and what a sad day, to know she’s no longer with you.
I’m thinking of you, my friend. It’s especially…what’s the word…moving?…to me to read this today because WW is almost the exact same age Mia was when my MaMa passed two years ago. I’m so glad they had a half year of time together, because I see her every day in my daughter’s eyes, and I’m glad you’ll have the same gift. xoxo
I’m so sorry for your loss. Peace to you and your family.
Big hugs to you. I’m thinking of you.
Ah sweetie. Relief and love and grief and confusion. Let us know if you need anything. And you know what I mean when I say “us.” I have family coming in this weekend, but am then fairly open.
Sending all my love.
Is it wrong that I’m crying this hard? Cali–thank you for sharing your grandmother with us. My heart is with you and your mum right now.
You and you mom are in my thoughts.
xoxoxo
Oh honey. I’m so sorry for you and your mothers loss. Thinking of you both now and in the days ahead. Hugs to all of you.
Thinking of you and your mother and sending you strength and peace in these times.
So very sorry. Even when we know it’s coming, it doesn’t make it any less hard. I am so glad it was peaceful.
I am here, hon. I love you.
Sending prayers for your grandmother, your mom, you, and WW. You have such a beautiful documentation of her here on your blog. Thank you for sharing your time with her.
So sorry to hear of your loss but glad to know there is finally comfort for Millie.
Blessings on all of you. Love.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family and hope you find a bit of peace in the next few days.
I’m thinking of you and your mother. Much love to you.
I am sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you, your mother and W during this time.
Rest peacefully, sweet Millie.
I’ll be thinking about all of you as you say your goodbyes and remember the best things about your time together.
Oh love, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I only hope that her passing brings you peace after the initial mourning, thinking that now she no longer has that dreadful disease, now she can watch over all of you and be a part of W’s milestones. Oh, the tears flowed, exactly one week before the anniversary of Sweets’ passing. I feel your loss so deeply. I would also like to take this opportunity to applaud you and your mother (especially you) for all of the sacrifices you have made and all the gains you have achieved in the care of a loved one for so long. You, to me, are a hero. I love you and her candle will be burning all day at my house, in remembrance.
My condolences, Cali. I can see her flying high and free in my mind.
You and your mother will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Oh, Cali. Much love to you.
I’m so sorry. She was a truly wonderful person.
Much love to all of you.
A very sweet and caring post, just as you’ve always treated her. Wishing you comfort during this trying time. My thoughts are with you.
Best to your family on your long drive to take Millie home.
Sweet Cali, my heart is with you. Safe travels.
Godspeed, Millie, you are loved.
xo
My sincerest condolences to you and your mom. I’m hoping you find comfort in all of your memories and peace as you move forward from this chapter of your lives. Much love to you.
My heart goes out to you. I’m so sorry for your loss but I’m glad she passed away peacefully, no doubt feeling the resounding love from you, your mom and the rest of your family.
Peace to you and to your family.
Thinking of you.
Oh Cali. It doesn’t matter if you know its coming, the reality is excruciating. I’m so glad you were able to see her. It helps in some way.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Much love to you and yours.
Thoughts with you, your mum, and W.
I’m sorry for your loss.
I will be thinking of you and your family during this time.
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family.
I will be thinking of you, your mom, W, and Millie in these next days. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories of her.
I don’t know what to say. It just sucks, this change I mean. It sucks.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your mom. Hope your trip is safe. (HUG)
She will finally be at peace and have her mind well again. I know this is a really hard time for you and your mom. I will say prayers for you all.
“Quiet and graceful” seem like words that you have used to describe your beloved grandmother’s life as well as her death. I am thinking of you and your mom this weekend….Take care of yourselves and each other and the boy….the next chapter will unfold in its own time.
so sorry to you and your family. so glad to know that her passing was so peaceful. and so glad that she had the opportunity to have you, and w. in her life. all best to all of you.
My thoughts are with all of you. I hope that through all of the grief that you and Mother can find peace.
Thank you for sharing these chapters with us. Blessings to you and your family as you make this journey and turn this page.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Even when it’s expected, it’s hard. (((you all)))
All my love to your family. May the trip be peaceful. xo
Love and hugs to you, your mom and W.
You have been a great grandaughter to GM. Just think how happy she must be to be reunited with your grandfather!
I am so incredibly sorry for your family to lose her.
Now she is free and with her beloved Tom. Think of all the stories she will tell.
Very sweet post.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom
My thoughts are with your family. You all were so blessed to have each other.
Wishing you peace and comfort in the journey ahead. xo
Thinking of you guys during this difficult time.
My condolences, I am very sorry for your loss. There is a special bond when you have been a caregiver for someone and you have mixed emotions. Of course overwhelming sadness, but then a little relief gets mixed in after you have experienced the Alzheimer’s part of it. It is all normal and part of the process. Be kind to yourself as you go through the range of emotions. My prayers are with you and your Mom.
Oh honey. My thoughts and prayers and love are with you, your mom, and your sweet Millie.
I’m so sorry for your loss but so proud of you for taking care of your beautiful grandmother for so many years. Your love for her will carry her to eternity. May you find comfort in family and friends and your handsome boy during this difficult time.
I’m sorry for your loss. I’ll be thinking of you and your mom.
Oh Calli, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is aching. I am so, so sorry. Please, hug your mother and W for me.
Thinking of you during this time. I hope your trip is peaceful.
I’m holding your family in my thoughts and sending you love as you make this journey.
Thinking of you and your family. Safe travels.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Cali. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending you all lots of love and strength.
*HUGS*
I’m so sorry for your loss and W’s, and your mom’s. But I’m glad Millie’s passing was peaceful and I’m holding all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Giant hugs for you, W, and your mom. I’m so sorry for the loss of your sweet Millie.
Sending you many gentle wishes – for peace, comfort and strength.
I am truly sorry.
You, your Mom, and W are in my thoughts and prayers. It seems as a new life begins, one ends. My sister in law will be induced tomorrow and her grandmother has been hospitalized and is not expected to make the month.
I’m sure Millie’s spirit will be watching over W from above. Hug him a little tighter tonight.
As difficult as this has been and still is, and will continue to be – what a gift you and your mother gave her and yourselves to spend these last few years together. Saying prayers for all of you.
My thoughts are with you Cali, as your GM heads home for the last time.
Oh I’m so sorry for your loss, very sorry, but very glad it was a quiet passing. We’ll be thinking about you all. You did a wonderful thing for her.
So sorry for your sad loss. I have really enjoyed reading about GM and I will miss her. You were wonderful to her and that should be some comfort to you. Ix
I don’t know what to say about a passing that is sad and also sweet. God be with you and your family.
There are just no words. I am so sorry. My thoughts are with your family tonight.
Peace be with you as you walk your path.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved Grandmother. May peace be with you and your mother during this sad time.
all the love in the world to your family. millie went with a whole world of souls who care holding her up.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family…
I’m so sorry. Thank you for sharing her life with us. She was a spirited and remarkable woman, and very fortunate to have you as a granddaughter.
Thank you for allowing us to witness this part of your life. Your selfless sacrifice to care for your GM is such an inspiration to me. You will be in my thoughts as you travel and celebrate Millie’s beautiful life.
Much love and many hugs!
Thank you for sharing the Millie chapters with all of us. I’ve been so touched by her story and the world is a little less bright now that she is gone. Your family is in my thoughts and I’m sending lots of hugs and love.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. People may offer comforting words such as “at least she’s in a better place” or “thank goodness you had time to say your goodbyes” and that’s all so very true, but having been through a similar vigil, it’s still a loss. I wish you, your mother, and W peace and healing during this time.
I have long followed your story and Millie’s and been touched by the many generations of love in your family. My wish for you is that that love continues and grows over many generations to come.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. And for mother too. At least it sounds like it was as graceful and serene as it could have been. You are all in our thoughts. Sending you peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you will find some comfort in your memories and gorgeous photos of your Grandmother. Thanks for introducing her to us.
Oh, Callie. I’m so sorry. Peace be with Millie and your family. She sounds like she was an amazingly special lady, and she couldn’t have been in better hands than yours for her last years. We should all be so loved.
ohh cali, i dont have any words, except to say your words sound as if you have a peace about this. i am glad you went to see her and said your goodbyes, etc… you and mother are in my thoughts in these immediate days.
you know we will all be with you at the funeral…thank you for sharing Millie with us and letting us kind of adopt her as partly our GM, too. i grieve for her too but i am glad she is at peace and reunited with your grandfather at last.
you and mother were exceptional care-givers to her, and i know you have done both GM & GF proud.
i love you friend.
gypsy
i was taking a drive today after lunch with a friend and drove out in the country to take some tree-porn pictures. in a field was this tiny little yellow plane and i thought of GM. i may have to go photgraph it for you this weekend…
your GM will be remembered fondly by so many people she never knew…
xoxo
Much love and many hugs to you and your mother.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your mother.
Oh honey. Sending your family lots of love.
oh cali, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear grandmother. sending you and your mom lots of warm love. peace to you.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I will keep you, your mother and W in my thoughts.
Cali, I’m so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you all.
Oh, I am sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your mother in my thoughts.
I texted you but just wanted to let you know that you, W and Mom are in our prayers. May the Creator send you healing and comfort during this time
xoxoxoxo to you and your family. You will all be in my thoughts. I know how hard this time can be even if you were “prepared” for it. Take good care.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. While I am sad for your loss I am happy to hear that her passing was peaceful.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your journey together with all of us. Thinking of you and your family…
I’m so sorry to hear that Millie has passed. We are all very fortunate to have gotten a glimpse into her world through your words and beautiful photography. No doubt you have done an excellent job celebrating the life of this fascinating and beautiful woman and will continue to do so.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m so glad that she and W got to enjoy each other for these last few months.
I’m so sorry Cali. I’m glad Millie and W got the time together that they did. The photos you’ve shared will mean a lot to W when he’s older.
Oh Calliope. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there’s anything I can do, you just say the word.
We are W and your mom are in our thoughts up here in NYC.
my thoughts are with you all. much hugs and love
I’m so glad she went peacefully. Thank you for sharing your beautiful GM with us. The pictures with W are just priceless and I’m so glad that she got to be a part of his life, if for only a short time.
My thoughts are with you and your mother. I think of Millie free from the confines of her body and misfiring synapses of her brain and smile. Take care of yourself.
Cali, I am sorry for your loss. Glad that it was a peaceful passing and that your mother could be with her. Wishing peace to all of you.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I hope your grandmother is dancing with her husband again.
My heart goes out to you and your mom. So sad that Millie has gone. Although I know she will live on in your hearts and memories.
I am glad that your precious son was able to know his special GGM even if only for a short while. The pictures and your memories will be priceless.
I’m thinking of you. Be at peace.
HUGS
I’m sending you and your family lots of love and prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss, but I am glad you found that hint of a smile on her face. It was only for a brief time, but the fact that WW and Millie shared this space is very, very special.
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with all of us.
Are you having a service in Florida?
Sending you three so much love. I know Millie is with you always and much freer now. May your trip be filled with laughter and joyous memories of a wonderful woman.
Cal, I’m thinking of the four of you. So sorry. I will miss her.
You and your family are in my thoughts. We’re all here for you as you turn the page.
I am so so sorry!
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Is there a place we can send cards to or a charity you’d rather we donate to in Millie’s name? Let me know if I can do anything at all for you.
I am so sorry. Please accept my condolences. I am glad, at least, that she got to meet Captain Adorable.
Oh honey, I am so sorry for your loss. Through all of your stories and photos, I fell in love with Millie, too.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
I am just so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. I will be thinking of you and your mother as you journey to reunite your grandmother with your grandfather. Sending love and hugs…
So sorry for your loss.
wishing you and your family lots of peace and love. i’m so glad that the millie chapters included such a beautiful little guy, i know her last few months were richer because of him!
I am so sorry. I am glad it was peaceful. I am glad you were able to spend these last years with her. I am glad that W got to be with her– and that W will be able to see all the beautiful photos you took. I am sorry though.
I am both so sorry for your loss, and so glad that she is at peace.
You have been so amazing to her these last few years. I hope knowing what good care you took gives you some light and peace. You and your mom, both- you’re both in my thoughts.
There are no words. I am truly sorry for your loss. I wish there was something else to say, something that would help.
I’ll keep you, your mom, W, and your grandmother in my prayers.
Prayers and hugs to you and yours at this time….
a long time lurker de-lurking
Oh, Cal, I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time.
What a beautiful ending to such a sad story. Your mother and you are both so wonderful to have been by her side, in spirit and in person, in hard times and good. I can only imagine what an amazing woman she was to have a duo of incredible women to support her through such a confusing and scary time- I’m so glad that her release was peaceful after such a long, hard road.
The pictures of her and W are just shining with love, and he will always carry her love stamped on him while he grows and changes.
I hope to one day have children and grandchildren who will care for me with the same love that you both did for her. The gift of time, loyalty, and respect is something not the elderly receive a lot anymore, even from their own families- your family gave it in spades.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss and hope you will be okay.
(Sorry for any incoherency.)
I am so sorry. You were an amazing and loving caretaker and grand daughter to Mille. She will smile down upon you forever.
Delurking to send my condolences to you and your mother. I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts as you go through this tough time.
I am thinking of you, and all the wonderful memories you shared with us. Last year my mom and sisters and I made a trip to Alabama (from CA) to reunite my gramps with his mama, the road trip helped, and brought new memories along with it. Be sad, be happy, be hopeful.
Abiding with you and your family as you all turn a page.
So glad it was peaceful. Sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.
I am very sorry for your loss. I am glad it was a peaceful passing and wish you a safe trip back to AL.
I’m so sorry to hear about her death. I’m glad it was peaceful.
The photos of her with your W are so beautiful. The time that you devoted to her care these past few years is rare and valuable. I admire you a lot for realizing its worth. She was lucky to have you as her granddaughter.
I am so very sorry, I will be thinking of you.
My thoughts are with you and yours during this difficult time. Take gentle care.
I’m so sorry to hear this news. I have been following your story since the first signs of the Snork and have been particularly touched by your caring, close relationship with Millie. All the best to you and yours during this difficult time.
I am sorry to hear of your loss.
I have been reading your blog for a long time now and admire the love and dedication that you and your mother showed Millie.
I am so glad she got to meet your dear son and glad that you will have those memories.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss. I have read your writing for a long time and know she was very loved.
I can’t stop thinking about you guys. You did such a remarkable thing in your care for Millie. I am at once saddened for you and your family and so thrilled that the final painful days are finally over. May her trip home be a beautiful one.
All of my love. I am so sorry. I don’t have the proper words to express what I want to tell you. Know that you, Mom and W are in my thoughts and in my arms.
my thoughts are with all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss, but glad her last minutes were peaceful and that your mom was with her.
So sorry. I’m sure your grandmother’s soul is already with her husband and other family and very happy.
I am so sorry for your loss- my thoughts are with you all.
I simply want to add my love and prayers to you in these days…
Tears… It has been such an honor to follow the last years of her life through your words & photos. Much love to you.
I am sorry for your loss. You and your Mom will be in my thoughts as you travel to Alabama.
I’m here from LFCA. I am so sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing.
I was a regular reader a few years ago, and I can still recall what a special relationship you had with her. I hope good memories will bring you comfort at such a difficult time. You are in my thoughts.
So sorry for your loss. I always read your blog, thinking of the special bond I had with my grandmother (and my grandfather who also had Alzheimers). I am so glad you and your mother were there for each other.
Oh Cali, I’m so sorry. Through your writing and photographs I’ve been so invested in the story of you, your mom, and GM. I don’t know if you realise what an effect the Millie Chapters have had on your readers, so thank you for sharing, hard as it was most of the time.
I wish you safe travels, and you are all in my thoughts.
So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful spirit, and still is.
Sorry for your loss. My Pop Pop passed away a week ago so I understand a bit of what you will be going thru.
Sorry for your loss. You had an amazing relationship and it’s wonderful how you have it captured it in pictures.
I am so very sorry about GM! You and your mom and W are in my thoughts and prayers. ***hugs***
oh, I am so sorry! Thank you for sharing your wonderful relationship.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I cried along with you as you sat by her side. I’ve lost both my parents and my in-laws and have done that sit with each. I’m so glad W had that precious time with her and that you have the memories and photos. She’s at peace now. Virtual hugs to you and your mother.
Ah, I’m so sorry to read this. I know it was time, and probably a bit of a relief that she’s in peace, but it’s still so difficult. I went through similar mixed emotions when my GM passed. I’m sure she’s happy and looking on you now from a better place.
I’ll be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Stay strong, but give yourself time to grieve too.
xo
Margie
I’m so sorry.
Dear Cali,
I am so sorry that I am late hearing your sad news.
Please accept my condolances on the loss of your beloved Millie.
Much love,
Geohde.
So sorry for your loss, but we’re so glad that W got to meet his great grandmother and they both got to put smiles on each other’s faces.
I’m so sorry.
I am so sorry.
What a blessing for her to have met W.
Please take care of yourselves.
I am so sorry to read this. Praying for your family.
So very sad to read this…I just really took a moment to look at that beautiful black and white photo you took of her–saying prayers for all of you…and sending lots of love.
I’m so sorry for you, Cali. Sending all our love.
i am so sorry for your loss. my thoughts and love are with you and your family.
Thinking of you. {{Hugs}}
My condolences to you and your family.
I’m glad the long, hard wait is over and that Millie is free of pain and illness. You and your mom are extraordinary people.
Ah shit I can’t see to type through the tears. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there in person for you, your Mother and W.
I’m sorry I missed this. So lovely that your grandmother and grandfather can be reunited in death. I’ll be thinking of you all.
You’re a wonderful granddaughter.
I am so sorry Calliope. I know how much you loved her and how much she will be missed. Thoughts coming to you.