My grandma passed away comfortably, peacefully, and surrounded by her children yesterday. Too many things had gone wrong--every time doctors tried to fix one thing, another major organ would fail. It was time.
How fitting she should go on the celebration of All Saints Day. I sang in a breathtaking Lux Aeterna from Rutter's Requiem yesterday, and, somehow, a bird got into the cathedral and was flying around throughout the service, perching on rafters and hopping around.
I'm not a huge believer in "signs"--it was a bird, caught inside. But, somehow...I don't know.
God is a mystery.
Autumn,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your lost. When I lost my sweet grandmother, it seemed the whole world just stopped. I miss her every single day. My thoughts are with you.
Meredith
Thank you Meredith--I know we will see them again!
DeleteHuggs Autumn. Sorry to hear about that. Death is never easy no matter the age nor the circumstances, but hardest on those left behind.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I am a believer in signs because if we slow down we realize that these seemingly random things are meant to make us take note. Collectively, All Saints Day, you singing, a bird inside the cathedral - doesn't seem so random.
Best,
Enzo
Thanks, Enzo. I agree that, collectively, it does seem very coincidental. I suppose I believe in signs, but I think they are often meant for more than one person. Maybe many in the congregation needed a bird that day :)
DeleteI'm sorry for your loss. My grandparents died many years ago - I'm sure I felt them go in my heart even though I was miles away.
ReplyDeleteRutter's Requiem is beautiful - sometimes music can say more than words.
hugs
DF
Thank you so much DF. I think music *always* says more than words, but I'm a singer ;) I'm so glad I went to visit my grandma when she was in the hospital. I was able to sing at her bedside, and I know she enjoyed it more than she could say.
DeleteYou are lucky to have had a grandmother until you were an adult and I know you must miss her. I'm glad the bird was there, I bet it made you smile.
ReplyDeleteI do feel blessed, and I know that I will see her again, along with my grandfathers, who I didn't get to know as well.
DeleteAutumn, I am so sorry for your loss. Your grandma must have been special, what you wrote about her reminded me a lot of my own (favourite) grandma who died when I was 16. I miss her a lot to this day.
ReplyDeleteYour grandmother definitely holds a very special place in your heart and I am sure she will always be with you, too. I really feel for you and hope so much that you can find comfort in the knowledge that she was surrounded by her loved ones.
lots of hugs
Nina
Thanks, Nina. I do feel that she is with me now, and I am so happy that she did not die alone in the hospital. I know I will see her again someday.
DeleteAutumn,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you lost your grandmother, but I'm very glad that it was peaceful. Blessings to you in this difficult time.
Thanks, River. I really appreciate it.
DeleteAutumn,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. How nice to be able to honor your grandmother by singing at her service.
Hugs
We are having the service this weekend, and I'm going to sing her favorite psalm. I was also able to sing at her bedside in the hospital before she died--it's the best way I know of honoring those I love :)
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