Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Some real life



Yesterday morning Granny Boo passed away very peacefully. She simply drifted off , which I think is a damn fine exit after 103 years .

So for the next little bit its all about the family and arrivals and the guests and the catering and the details. Next Tuesday we will all be here, gathered to say Goodbye and to share her stories, and our stories.

I did wonder about telling you, but you know what, you're my friend and I wanted you to know.

I'll see you soon.

119 comments:

  1. hugs to you all. I hope she led a life filled with adventures, love & lots of smiles ♥

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  2. 103 is a wonderful inning..........enjoy your time with family and memories........

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  3. Rest peacefully Granny Boo.xxxx Take care Jod. xxxx

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  4. My condolences to you and yours. *hugs*

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  5. Thinking of you. What a fab picture!

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  6. Lotsa love Jodie.
    She looks like such a great character. x

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  7. Sorry for your loss. I hope you have a wonderful and joyous sharing of her life stories.

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  8. She looks like she was a wonderful and interesting person - I'm sure you all have some fantastic, beautiful and heartwarming stories to tell.

    Enjoy your time with family and friends. Hugs, love and thoughts.
    xx

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  9. So sorry to you and yours. It would seem Granny Boo was greatly loved. Cherrie

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  10. so sorry to hear this Jodie, big love to you xoxo

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  11. So sorry to read of your loss, but wow she looks like she lead a fun life, that photo is wonderful. Take care

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  12. I know it sounds funny but ... enjoy the gathering and the story telling. When Dad passed away last month we found great comfort in telling funny stories. Try and have a great laugh and cuddle your family.
    xxx

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  13. Goodbye Granny Boo, your input into this blog has made me feel like I knew you. You will be missed.
    Big hugs to you Jodie, thanks for telling us about your loss, hopefully your days are filled with joyful memories.

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  14. Sad to hear your news but she looks like she was one great lady and by what you are saying muck loved - testament in itself to a giving life!

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  15. Goodbye Granny Boo. Well done on a long long life and peaceful departure.

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  16. Love to you and yours and Granny Boo, Jod.
    Kirsty xxxxx

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  17. she certainly had a long life and to go like that in your sleep is a blessing. Enjoy your family celebration of her life and take care of yourself ((((((hug))))))

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  18. So sorry for your loss. It sounds like she lived a blessed life. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.

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  19. Kindest thoughts to you and your family xx

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  20. So sorry for your loss, Jodie. 103 ~ what things she must have seen. A very good innings indeed. Thinking of you. Nic x

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  21. Hugs to you. I'm sure you'll all celebrate her life in style.

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  22. So sorry, Jodie. I bet you will all give her a great send-off. Enjoy sharing the special memories and stories. xx

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  23. Goodbye Granny Boo. I agree with Andi, enjoy the togetherness and storytelling. Take care Jodie xx

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  24. I bet Granny Boo did stuff with great style and fabulous panache. May Tuesday be brim-filled with stories and memories to do 103 years the justice it deserves. And you go easy, my friend. x

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  25. Hugs to you Jodie ....
    Joy xxx

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  26. Hi jodie, how are you fairing? I hope you have lots of great granny boo memories...at 103 shes had a long time to make an impression and impact on you. Will be thinking of you ad you get used to life without het. Take care, thanks for letting us know, we can hold you in our hearts x

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  27. <3 sorry to hear that jodie...103 years is truly a great life lived. x

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  28. Whilst you will no doubt feel loss, there is such a life to be celebrated so thank you for sharing that with us.

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  29. I'm sorry for your loss Jodie, but I totally agree, what better way to go than at 103 in your sleep. I know you will all have a lot of wonderful stories and memories to share.
    xox

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  30. Granny Boo passed away on her own terms--just like she lived her life. Sorry for you loss but know you have a lifetime of happy memories.

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  31. Love to you and your family Jodie. I hope I go like that when I'm 103.

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  32. You seem so comfortable with her life in its entirety. Hope that in the sharing phase you learn many wonderful things about her and that she lights up your life brilliantly with her memory.

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  33. What a beautiful way to go.
    May your Granny Boo stories make you smile.
    thinking of you
    Jenny

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  34. Sorry for your loss Jodie, thinking of you and your family. Granny Boo looks like she was a beautiful character. Hugs xx Jen

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  35. Sorry to hear about your loss. She seems like a great spirit.

    Take care!

    Fine

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  36. To become 103 the way Granny Boo did, is a blessing!
    Stories is memory of can often be the best.
    Hugs to you, dear Jodie!

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  37. What sad news, my condolences to you and your family. I bet there are some cracking stories to tell about Granny Boo ♥ ♥

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  38. Well, I was delighted to "meet" her here some months ago, so it's only fitting you should share with us that she passed. We would have wondered! Take comfort in memories and lovely photos like this one. Enjoy your family, even/esp under these circumstances. All best. xo

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  39. 103 is a grand age Sending Hugs

    Do not stand at my grave and weep,
    I am not there, I do not sleep.

    I am a thousand winds that blow.
    I am the diamond glint on snow.
    I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
    I am the gentle autumn rain.

    When you wake in the morning hush,
    I am the swift, uplifting rush
    of quiet birds in circling flight.
    I am the soft starlight at night.

    Do not stand at my grave and weep.
    I am not there, I do not sleep.
    Do not stand at my grave and cry.
    I am not there, I did not die!
    Mary Frye(1932)

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  40. Wow. 103. A great picture - and as always, your delivery is perfect. Hugs to you and your family!

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  41. Very sorry for your loss. It will be wonderful for the family to share stories about her 103 years of living.

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  42. Goodbye Granny Boo - love to all who will miss you.

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  43. so sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs to you all.

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  44. A toast to a good long life! And a hug for you.

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  46. ...What a lovely photo of Grandma Boo. She is a picture of vim and vigor if there ever was one.

    ...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, as well as, lotsa (((hugs))).

    ...Blessings to you

    "Grieve not,
    nor speak of me with tears,
    but laugh and talk of me
    as if I was beside you.
    I loved you so –
    ’twas heaven here with you."
    -I. P. Richardson

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  47. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  48. <3 The sorrow will undoubtedly open another door to inspiration.

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  49. Rest peacefully Granny Boo.

    My Grandad died a few years ago, in bed, while my Nana was talking to him. She only realised he'd gone when he didn't answer. No pain, no suffering, just a life well lived. Sounds like Granny Boo did the same though she had a good 20 years on him.

    All my love to you and your family.

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  50. Damn fine way to go indeed! Granny Boo was much loved and knew it--you'll be sending her off wonderfully. My sympathies on having to go on without her physical presence in your lives.

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  51. Sympathies and hugs Jodi... relish your memories and hold them tight.

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  52. I'm very sorry to hear that Granny Boo has gone, Jodi. The very strange thing is that last time you posted about her, I mentioned jokingly that we should introduce her to my Grandpa who was on the verge of his 99th birthday...well, sadly he passed away on Monday, just 2 weeks shy of his big day. What a wonder to have such a long life as they did. I am sure there will be many happy stories shared in the coming days. Enjoy your visits.

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  53. Sending hugs and good thoughts!!! So very sorry for your loss...

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  54. She must have been blessed, living a long life and slipping away peacefully. May you all remember her fondly and celebrate her life. x

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  55. What a graceful way to leave this world. I love her name. My best to you and your family. xo

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  56. You're right. That is a fine way to go.
    xx

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  57. Wow what a life she must have led and the things she must have seen. My thoughts are with your family.

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  58. thinking of you, Jodie. I bet she had some amazing stories... xo

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  59. She looks like a real cool granny boo - thanks for sharing. xx

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  60. have a great day remembering and payong tribute to your Granny. Sorry to hear she passed Jodes x

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  61. I am sorry to hear that your Granny Boo has passed away. Such a blessing to know that she went so peacefully. I am glad that your have shared this personal story. When things "settle"...would you care to tell us how Granny Boo got her title? Take care for now.

    Susan

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  62. Hugs and loving thoughts.

    Catherine

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  63. Much love to you and yours . How lucky you were to have grandma boo in your lives for so long. X

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  64. That's the way to exit Jodie. I'm very sorry for your loss and hope all the planning and things to come go smoothly so Granny Boo's life is well celebrated. xx

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  65. Oh no. I am so sorry Jodie. Extra love to Mr Ric Rac too. 103 is definitely a good innings though.

    xx

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  66. Oh Jodie (and family), my thoughts are with you. Goodness though, 103! I hope we all have a wonderful, long, life like she did.

    Enjoy your memories. What she must have seen during the last century.

    Best wishes xxx

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  67. What a wonderful life and to leave it loved by many is a wonderful thing too. RIP Granny Boo.

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  68. 103 is a good age, i am sure she had some good stories to tell and I am sure she will be missed.

    All my love to you and the ric-rac family xxx

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  69. TFS it's never easy saying goodbye, but like you said 103 is such an achievement. Take care

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  70. 103! Just think what she saw in her lifetime. Hopefully, another adventure is just starting for her.
    Hugs to you.
    x

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  71. Blessings to you and yours. Death is hard to accept even when it's time.

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  72. We have another Special Angel in heaven to look down on us Big Hugs to you and your family.
    Hugs Mary.

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  73. So sorry for your loss Jodie. 103 years is so very impressive!

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  74. Oh Jodie I am so sorry for your loss. 103 is an amazing achievement. Hugs to you and your family

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  75. Wow 103 - she must have lived a wonderful life, and she looks so cute in that photo. I bet she had a lot of stories to share too. Hugs to you and your family xxxx

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  76. So sorry to hear that. ((hugs)) I lost my Nan on Sunday at the grand age of 95. Hope I've inherited her genes and spirit. Love that photo of Granny Boo.

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  77. I am so sorry to hear about your Granny, 103 is a great age but I know she will still be missed very much.

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  78. We laid our nan to rest last week. She was 90, sad but good.

    Love to you all.

    (((hugs)))

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  79. Rest in peace Granny Boo. Hugs and happy memories to your family for a life well lived. Enjoy a good "knees up" (or cups of teas) in her memory on Tuesday. Sue SA.

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  80. Condolences to you and yours Jodie. 103, wow. That is amazing. Shall be thinking of you on Tuesday.

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  81. Safe travels to granny boo-I feel like I knew her too

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  82. So sorry to hear about your loss but it sounds like she had a great life for you and your family to celebrate.

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  83. Sorry to hear about Granny Boo's passing. I am happy to know she made 103, that is a mean feat and it looks like she was enjoying herself right to the end! Love to you and your family.

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  84. My condolences to you and yours. *hug*

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  85. I think the residents of the HereAfter are in for a treat.

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  86. I look into Granny Boo's eyes in that picture and I see such a wonderful person there; I am honored to have this moment -- this tiny slice of a sense! -- of a woman's life well-lived, and well-loved (that expression on her face tells me that she knows she is loved) and to celebrate that, and I am deeply sorry for your family's loss.

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  87. Hugs from across that other really big pond. Enjoy your time with your family.

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  88. Sorry to hear about your Granny Boo Jodie. Sounds like a life well lived :-)

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  89. Real life sucks...sorry to hear Granny Boo has passed away but what an awesome innings is 103.

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  90. Rest in peace Granny Boo, thinking of you and your family this week as you prepare to say goodbye and to celebrate such a long life xxx

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  91. I hope you have a good gathering, talking about all the wonderful memories you have and love you share for your beautiful grandmother. xoxo

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  92. 103, how fabulous! how very many memories that special life must have left. hugs

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  93. Oh Jodie I am sorry. I hope you are able to have a lovely time remembering a lovely lady. Take care, Locket xxx

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  94. So sorry for your loss. A wonderful age. Rest peacefully Granny Boo.

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  95. What an innings! Lots of love to you and yours while you celebrate an extraordinary life xox

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  96. Very sorry to hear you have lost Granny Boo. From her photo, she looks as though she was a groover! There is a cheeky twinkle in her eye :) Love to you and your family as you celebrate her life together. Just today, I heard on the local radio of the passing of a 103-year-old. Don't suppose she was from up this way? Thinking of you Jod. Ros x

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  97. Hugs to you and your family Jodie xx I had shared your previous post about Granny Boo's birthday with my family because I thought she was amazing so I can imagine the impact she has had on your life.

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  98. Sorry for your loss. What an amazing life she must have led. So many changes.

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  99. All my love goes out to you Jodie, She was an amazing woman, I am glad you told us about her.

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  100. That's a lovely post. What a great age to live till. Glad you shared.

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  101. 103 is a damn good run. Best wishes to your family.

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  102. A special time for your family. Enjoy your memories and the creation of new ones. Arohanui Lyndy

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  103. My condolences for the loss of Granny Boo - please take some time out over the next few weeks for yourself and your family.

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  104. So sorry to hear about her demise.No better way to die than to die in sleep.Peace upon her soul.

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  105. Ahhh Jodie...
    Wishing you all the best and sending you my love. I'm sure yesterday was special for all your family and loved ones paying tribute to Granny Boo. No doubt tears, stories and laughter filled your day.
    Big hugs.
    xxx

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  106. Ooops - of course I meant yesterdays yesterday... don't know what day of the week it is!
    xx

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  107. so sorry to hear your news Jodie, what a lovely lady to of had in your life xx

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  108. That's Grannies for you... just when they've done all the wild stuff and just when they are making up their minds whether to tell you or not... gone. Not forgotten, just gone.

    So now you get to imagine all the wild stuff Granny Boo did once. With a smile like that, you can bet it was good and wild.

    Mortuis Libamur - Let us drink to the Dead!

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  109. Rest in peace, Granny Boo.
    Condolences to you and your family, Jodie. I'm sure she'll be very much missed!

    -Holly

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  110. I'm so very sorry to read about Granny Boo. Hopefully you were able to have a great celebration of her long life with your family.

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  111. bless x
    103!
    it looks like granny boos send off was a wonderful celebration and reflection of her life.
    condolences to you and your family x

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Hellloooooo !!!!