Colombia & its people
Not much to say, really. It's been more than a week since grandma passed away and we're still trying to understand what happened; it feels so weird to go to her house and not seeing her there. Everybody is trying to balance life and loss, but everyone is doing fine. Again, thank you very much for all the sympathy messages.
I haven't done much, but I've kept myself busy. Mom is teaching me how to paint pots, my sister in law is showing me how to make necklaces, my friends call me every day to go out and do something and seem extremely happy to have me here. This weekend was a permanent invitation to restaurants and the telephone hasn't stopped ringing. Despite the sad moment we're living, these days have helped me to understand the TRUE meaning of friendship.
I miss Patrice A LOT! I will confess that I've gone to bed crying a couple of times thinking of him and how much "il me manque". I cannot wait for him to come in December and live for the first time a Colombian Christmas. But I certainly don't miss the > 20cm of snow that Montreal received in the last couple of days... Ayoye!
My internet time here is very limited if I don't want to receive a huge telephone bill, so that's all for now. See you in a couple of days.
November 19th, 2002 - 16:47
{{{{{{ Bea }}}}}}
I’m glad while living through the loss of your beloved Abuelita you are surrounded by loving family and friends & they are helping you to see life needs to go on … it is what she would want. My love & prayers are with you sweetie.
November 21st, 2002 - 11:12
I’m glad everyone is dealing with the loss. I remember when my grandmother passed, she was the matriarch of the family. But it is the correct circle of life, children are supposed to bury their parents with the love that they themselves were given and hold their memeories dear, because they still guide us after they are gone. Just before she died she would tell us about how she saw her sisters and how they would comfort her for her journey.
Peace Bea
November 23rd, 2002 - 11:24
I’m delighted to hear you are enjoying some of your time during your grief Bea. What’s this?? You don’t miss the snow?? It’s like a winter wonderland here today. I love it!!
November 24th, 2002 - 10:07
Hi Bea – I guess it’s been a while since I’ve been here because I just found out about your sad news. So sorry for you loss, my deepest condolences to you.
December 5th, 2002 - 21:19
Bea, I am so sorry to hear the news about your abuela. Please know that I’m thinking of you!