Comments | lorrainemt: joy and sadness

lorrainemt

joy and sadness

Sep 13, 2011 10:22

I had just arrived on the east coast for my sister's wedding, when I got a call from my husband that his mother had died in Spain. It was not unexpected--she had been just clinging to life for the past year and could barely get out of bed or talk anymore. But of course, tears streamed down my face for my mother-in-law who couldn't have been ( Read more... )

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boreal_owl September 13 2011, 17:37:57 UTC

I'm so sorry for your loss, Lorraine. (((hugs)))

The wedding looks spectacular and the couple looks very happy.

lorrainemt September 14 2011, 02:46:27 UTC

Thanks so much for your hugs.
And I love this photo even though it's a little dark because, you're right, they look so happy together.

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lorrainemt September 14 2011, 02:47:33 UTC

Thank you for your sweet words, Melodye.

bogwitch64 September 13 2011, 20:32:06 UTC

So beautiful. So all around beautiful. Hugs to all! Especially abuelita.

lorrainemt September 14 2011, 02:48:59 UTC

Catching the hugs and sending them back out again. Thanks for your thoughts.

robinellen September 13 2011, 21:09:59 UTC

So aptly shown -- but I love how you focus on the joy (even the joy in memory)...family can be the balm. (((HUGS))) for your loss. (((HUGS))) with you in joy.

lorrainemt September 14 2011, 02:50:25 UTC

Robin, I am grateful for your support and sweet friendship. And for your BIG hugs!

jeannineatkins September 13 2011, 23:54:25 UTC

What beautiful pictures. Sorry about the sadness, and hurray for the opening of hearts. So glad you got to be there to witness, and help bring about, I'm sure, the latter.

lorrainemt September 14 2011, 03:07:18 UTC

Jeannine, thank you for your kind words. It was such a special time, and I'm so glad I could be part of it. I think the whole experience gave me a deeper understanding of what family truly means.