Hasta Pronto, Abuelita!

Posted: November 9th, 2002 | Author: Bea | Filed under: Weblog | 34 Comments »

It seems my coming back to blogging will take much longer than I thought. 40 minutes ago my brother called to tell me that our beloved grandma passed away after 10 a.m. this morning. After months and months of a limited life due to a stroke, her little heart finally faded away. She was 102 years old and always said she was going to die in November…

My heart is breaking and I really don’t know what to say. I’m changing my plane tickets to fly to Colombia ASAP and I don’t think I’ll be posting anything within the next weeks. Take care everyone.

UPDATE: I love my travel agent. She got to change my plane ticket and I’m leaving for Colombia tomorrow morning; I cannot wait to be with my family. Only those who really know us realize how hard this moment is. Thank you for all the sympathy messages and a HUGE thank you to Elisa for stopping by to give me a hug. I love you too, my friend.

34 Comments on “Hasta Pronto, Abuelita!”

  1. 1 Les said at 12:33 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    It is never easy to loose someone you love, even if they did live a long and wonderful life. You are in my prayers!

  2. 2 kelly said at 12:57 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    My condolences Bea! Much love to you and your family.

  3. 3 Jennifer said at 1:10 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    I am so sorry, Bea. Thinking of you and your family. Safe travels.

  4. 4 Sandee said at 1:14 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    :sad: I am so so sorry for your loss
    Please accept our deepest sympathies :sad:

  5. 5 Dyanna said at 1:39 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    I’m so sorry for your loss and the pain you’re feeling. You’re in my thoughts and prayers, Bea. Travel safely and take comfort in the time you spend with your family. *hug*

  6. 6 Babs said at 1:50 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    *hugs*

  7. 7 sherry said at 2:13 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    I’m so sorry for your loss. She must have seen so much in 102 years. My heart is with you.

  8. 8 Leslie said at 4:01 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    {{{hugs}}} Bea. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, you are in my thoughts……

  9. 9 Tara said at 4:43 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    I am so sorry to hear about this Bea. I know how you feel, my Grandpa also had a stroke and eventually passed away in the hosptial 2 months after, very sad :sad:

    *hugs & love* Take care!

  10. 10 Elisa said at 4:45 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    Well, ditto what everyone else said. My heart stopped when I got your message. I’m going to miss you my dear friend. I pray you have a safe trip, and send my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I’m here if you need me, even call collect, k? I love you!
    xxxx Elisa, Jeremy, the Other Half etc…

  11. 11 Mandie said at 6:43 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    I’m sending hugs your way Bea.

  12. 12 Diz said at 7:06 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    {{{{{{{{{{ Bea }}}}}}}}}}

    My deepest sympathies & condolences on your great & dear loss.

    My thoughts & prayers are with you Bea & your entire family.

    God speed on your journey home to Columbia.

  13. 13 Kymberlie R. McGuire said at 8:21 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother. You and your family are in my thoughts.

  14. 14 Lynn said at 10:10 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family on your loss.

  15. 15 Dara said at 10:46 pm on November 9th, 2002:

    oh gosh Bea, I am sooo sorry. I am thinking of you and your family.

  16. 16 jaya said at 2:56 am on November 10th, 2002:

    I am so sorry for you Bea. I know that you have the strength to deal with this, and that it is important to be around those who knew and loved her, much as you did.

    (((HUGS))). Take your time and enjoy your family. Those are moments we can never get back.

  17. 17 gia said at 5:19 am on November 10th, 2002:

    sorry to hear that, honey. it is never easy.. but life must go on, right? i’m sure your grandma loved all of you and would want you to live your life to the fullest.. my prayers are with you, bea. *hugz* be strong, girl.

  18. 18 Peter said at 6:07 am on November 10th, 2002:

    I’m so sorry to hear that. I know from what you told me about your grandma that she sure was a very special person.

    Have a safe trip back home. Take care.

  19. 19 Sandee said at 2:38 pm on November 10th, 2002:

    Have a safe trip amiga!

  20. 20 Catherine said at 8:06 pm on November 10th, 2002:

    My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you make this trip to be with your family. Take care, my dear Beatriz.

  21. 21 Mel said at 10:54 pm on November 10th, 2002:

    I gasped a little reading this entry…it hit home in a big way for me and I am so sorry for your loss. Have a safe trip.

  22. 22 Fenia said at 7:30 am on November 11th, 2002:

    I’m so sorry about this Bea :sad: It’s never easy to lose someone that you love girl! I’m wishing you a safe trip and a huge hug from your family!

    hugs

  23. 23 Roberto said at 9:43 am on November 11th, 2002:

    Mis mas sentidos pesames, Bea.

  24. 24 Linh said at 12:24 pm on November 11th, 2002:

    :( I’m so sorry to hear this news. {{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}

  25. 25 Cheryl said at 2:10 pm on November 11th, 2002:

    My heart goes out to you, Bea. I hope you are able to enjoy some wonderful time with your family. :loveya:

  26. 26 Linda said at 3:08 pm on November 11th, 2002:

    :sad: sorry to hear about your grandmother Bea. lots of hugs coming your way.

  27. 27 Ashley said at 9:20 am on November 12th, 2002:

    I’m so sorry Bea :sad:

  28. 28 Meghan said at 12:23 pm on November 12th, 2002:

    I’m so sorry, Bea. I hope that despite the less-than-ideal circumstances, you manage to have a nice trip. You’ll be in our thoughts.

  29. 29 lor said at 5:54 pm on November 12th, 2002:

    i am so sorry to hear about your grandmother bea.
    *hugs*

  30. 30 Joy said at 6:35 pm on November 12th, 2002:

    My condolences to you and your family. **great big hug** Take care, sweetie.

  31. 31 Rosi said at 12:08 pm on November 13th, 2002:

    Bea, I’m sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. *hugs*

  32. 32 Maggie said at 5:42 pm on November 13th, 2002:

    I’m sorry to hear about your Grandma Bea :sad:

  33. 33 Carla said at 4:05 pm on November 14th, 2002:

    I’m so sorry to hear that Bea. I’m sure your grandmother was a wonderful woman. I hope you and your family are doing well and know that you guys are thought of.

  34. 34 ladybug said at 9:46 pm on November 15th, 2002:

    i’m so sorry!!! i just got back online and found time to read my fave journals….and I find this sad news. :~( *hugs*