The Littlest Angel


Sorry for the quiet week.

We've been spending some time in the country
with our dear friends...
it's been such a sweet week, as I'm sure you can imagine.

I'll tell you all the tales of gorging ourselves, castle visits & whatnot soon,
but today, I'm in the Loire Valley feeling a million miles away from "home."

My grandmother passed away last night after a quick encounter with cancer.




My grandma was 4'10'',
 and had ten children in 11 years...
seven boys at the beginning & three girls at the end.

She sang like a bird,
 ate more candy than might seem humanly possible,
and was definitely the genetic pool that my sarcasm was laddled out of.

Her name was Viola,
and, if you knew her, 
you would have liked her.

For those of us that did know her
and have the privilege to have skimmed some of her unique DNA,
 we're really going to miss her.

Thanks for allowing me the opportunity
to share someone so unique and special on my blog.

It may feel like a travel blog or lifestyle blog most days...
and it probably feels like a digital diary of making out pictures of us at times, too.

I don't really know how to label this blog...
except as a reflection of my life 
and I can't skip a day like today
without including this moment here.

31 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I can imagine it is hard to not be home. But enjoy your time like your grandma would have surely wanted! And of course you should share something like this!

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  2. Praying for you and your family. Hugs to you, sweet friend!

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  3. I'm so sorry, Lauren. What an astounding lady and a perfect way to capture her essence with this post. Thanks for inspiring to grow up to be like her. Love to you.

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  4. I am so sorry for your loss, Lauren. This post was the perfect way to honor her on your blog. Hugs!

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  5. So so sorry for your loss. She sounds like a wonderful woman. Good thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. xx ~L

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  6. So sorry for your loss :( What a sweet post! Sounds like she was amazing!

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  7. Oh Lauren, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your grandma sounds like a wonderful person! And it sounds like you got some of her very best parts
    Hugs xxx

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  8. Lauren,
    I feel as if I met Viola here or in that supermarket. She seems like just the type to give me the best advice and or recipe standing on line. My condolences to you and your family. Grandma's will always have special places in our hearts no matter how far we roam.
    pve

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  9. I'm so sorry, Lauren. What a sweet, sweet lady. I know it must be hard to be away when something so significant changes in your life. Thinking about you...

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  10. My heart aches for you. Grandmothers are special. Her memory and her love are things you will always treasure. You and your family are in my prayers.

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  11. I'm so sorry for your loss, Lauren. Sending you long distance hugs and prayers.

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  12. Oh Lauren, I am so sorry. But what a spectacular life! To be remembered like this by your granddaughter though makes for the sweetest legacy.

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  13. aw Lauren, so so sorry about your grandma..she sounds absolutely amazing..and a bit like myself..minus the 10 children..holy cow! wonder woman. Thinking of you and your fam..i know what it is like to lose someone and be so dang far from home...

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  14. v sorry to hear about your loss, sounds like she was an AMAZING woman with lots of friends and family who loved her. xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  15. So sorry to hear this, Lauren. Your grandmother would so appreciate this sweet note about her, my warmest thoughts are with you + your family.

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  16. So sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandmother - what a beautiful woman!
    Thinking of you and your family!

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  17. So sorry to hear about your grandma Lauren! I'm sure that while you were one of her biggest fans, she was also one of yours! Having lost both grandmas within 5 weeks, I know your heart is aching. It's a happy thing that you are remembering the good stuff about her...thinking about you and your family!

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  18. so much love to you and your family at this time

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  19. I'm sorry to hear about your loss, Lauren. Your grandmother sounds like she was a wonderful lady. I lost my grandmother in November and while it's not on my mind everyday, there's still a huge void knowing that she's gone. I hope your heartache ends soon and peace comes quickly. Thinking of you. xo

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  20. Losing grandmas is hard. Good to know she's pain free though!

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  21. Sorry for your loss, I'll keep you and your family in my prayers tonight.

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  22. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers

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  23. So sorry to hear your dear grandma passed away. And you're being so far away from your family must be so hard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you this weekend, Lauren.
    xxoo

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  24. Lauren,
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you mentioned in a previous post, that you were very close with you grandmother, especially during your college years, and a grandmother like that is something very special. It sounds a lot like my relationship with my grandmother who practically raised me. I am very sorry for your loss. Cherish all the memories you have of Viola.
    Best,
    Megan

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  25. So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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  26. Aww Lauren, I'm so sorry! She sounds like she was just fabulous! Thinking of you and your family.

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  27. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will say that in times like this I remember the laughter, the smiles and the hugs of the one who has past. I hope this leaves you with comfort.

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  28. my heart goes out to you lauren. it must be so hard to be away from home at a time like this (i've felt it too) but know that your tiny, sweet Viola will be swirling around you no matter where you are in the world! stay strong, huge hugs.

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  29. I'm so sorry Lauren. It must be especially hard to be so far away from home, but I'm thinking about you & your family. Viola seems like the type of grandmother I hope to be one day.

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  30. Lauren - i'm so sorry for your loss. but know that your sweet grandmother is now watching over you and your family. she'll never be too far away.
    sending a big hug your way.
    xoxo

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  31. Dear Lauren - I'm so sorry for you and your family. What a wonderful tribute you've written - it gives us a little glimpse into the delights her personality must have given her family and friends throughout her life. How lovely it is that you have such wonderful memories to cherish - that is one of the best legacies any of us can hope to leave. Thoughts and prayers to you.

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