When daddy and I first found out about you and decided to travel to Russia to meet you, I called Grammy and Poppy to tell them the news. I knew they would be ecstatic. When I called them the morning of July 24, 2008, I could hear several voices. (You know, Grammy and Poppy always have the phone on "speaker" so there's no secret conversations.) Anyways...guess who was there to rejoice and laugh with excitement? Yes, Nana Jo!
I want to make sure you remember Nana Jo, Auntie Erin's mommy. Her gentle touch, her giving nature, her soft-spoken voice. She was so excited to have you join our family!
When I got the sad news this afternoon upon returning home and we sat there in the car, you hugged me and wiped my tears. You asked if they were "happy tears or sad tears" but you could tell. Your instincts, my dear, are wiser beyond your years.
I know we haven't been able to see Nana Jo often since she lives in Florida but now she will live forever in our hearts and wonderful memories. She's only a whisper away and Heaven is definitely a sweeter place tonight.
God bless, Nana Jo. We love her so much and miss her incredibly.
All my love,
Mommy
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| Kristina and Nana Jo, May 2010 |
11 comments:
Kristina, your mommy wrote you a beautiful letter!
Anna (OH)
Sorry for your loss.
Oh I am so sorry to hear this news. What a sweet picture. You can hold close to the wonderful memories...what a very sweet post to help Kristina remember how special Nana Jo was to all of your lives.
Hugs,
Kristine
Our sympathy to Jim, Erin and the whole family. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
The Kaschalks
I am so sorry for your loss...
So sorry for your loss. You've written a beautiful letter to Kristina to help preserve Nana Jo's memory.
This message was left via e-mail from my friend Lisa in OH. Wanted to include it here...
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Erin's Mom. My thoughts, prayers, and hugs are with you. May you all find peace during this most difficult time.
All My Love ~ Lisa
I am so sorry for your loss. May your heavy heart be comforted by the love and memories you have of your Nana Jo...
I am so sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful picture in your post and a loving memory for Kristina as she gets older!
((HUGS))
Christine, Stephen, Roman and Maxim
Laura, Jon, and Kristina -I am so sorry for your loss -- her spirit and energy just jump off the page -- and she is clearly so happy in the moment with your Kristina -- extra thoughts and hugs to you at this sad time...
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