We are sad to tell you that John's Grandma passed away on Sunday. We knew it was coming for a while now, but she was one tough lady. We did take a trip down to Sydney to visit her in the hospital. It was the first time John had seen her in over 16 years. She was pretty out of it, but John does have a great sense of humour and asked her to come surfing with him when she was out of the hospital---she thought that was pretty funny. Zech also really seemed to brighten her day, she kept looking at him, trying to smile and wanted to touch him. I am glad that we did have the opportunity to see her before she passed, even though John didn't know her that well, I think it is so important to keep your family close and dear as you never know when it is their time.
John's Mom was really happy that we went to see her and so was John's Aunt. I think it meant a lot to both of them. So this is the sad news......
The good news is that John's parents are on a plane as we speak. Of course please keep Ann (my mother-in-law) and her sister Gab in your prayers. I know it is a difficult time for them and my thoughts and prayers are with them. We will be attending the service sometime soon. We are really excited though to have John's parents here for Christmas. They will be in Australia for 2 months. They will be in Sydney first of course to handle all of the funeral arrangements, etc. Then they will be staying with us for the rest of the time. I think that I am the one that is really excited----I do feel lonely and it will be so nice to have some familiar faces with us for a while. Plus, maybe John and I can get a date night or two and my mother-in-law is an amazing cook, so maybe she will help me get some Christmas baking done.
2 comments:
It was good that you had a chance to visit with her. And visitors from Canada will be wonderful for you. Enjoy!!! Now Christmas won't be quite so lonely - and before you know it, summer holidays will be here. And someone I know will be so excited to be on her way to visit you :))
I'm so sorry to hear about John's Grandma. It's hard to lose someone in your family at any time. I'm sure the time you were able to spend with her was precious.
That is wonderful that John's parents are coming for such a nice, long visit! I hope you have an awesome time with them!
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