tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post354656623952023804..comments2023-11-11T23:38:40.663-08:00Comments on tangobaby: saying goodbye in our way.tangobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288974184200212536noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-7794955563697298812009-08-12T18:18:06.334-07:002009-08-12T18:18:06.334-07:00What a touching post! Sending a big HUG your way....What a touching post! Sending a big HUG your way. Oh sweet Helen.SE'LAH...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16108031333928082540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-12019514555537840362009-08-11T06:24:49.066-07:002009-08-11T06:24:49.066-07:00Dear Julie,
This is such a beautiful tribute to yo...Dear Julie,<br />This is such a beautiful tribute to your grandma, and her progeny. Your love for her exudes through your blog and I am so sorry that you now have to say good bye. It is so true that funerals are for the living. I know you will cherish her memory. xoxoxoDutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-72898350898592773802009-07-31T18:07:58.159-07:002009-07-31T18:07:58.159-07:00Little Helen would be proud. : )Little Helen would be proud. : )christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541888793748453425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-8156648431186062012009-07-29T10:17:55.743-07:002009-07-29T10:17:55.743-07:00You write about your grandmother so sweetly, and I...You write about your grandmother so sweetly, and I love the pictures (and soundtrack)you've included. I remember my grandmother singing that song.<br /><br />I know exactly what you mean about death somehow re-establishing the essence of a person. My grandfather had Alzheimer's for years, and gradually seemed to disappear -- both mentally and physically. After his funeral, our extended family ate BBQ at his favorite place and traded stories about him -- and in a strange way, it felt like he was restored to us.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-75071858849825456292009-07-29T05:23:29.387-07:002009-07-29T05:23:29.387-07:00What a lovely way of remembering and celebrating a...What a lovely way of remembering and celebrating a special woman's life. I'm glad you were able to laugh amid the tears. Blessings to you!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03165430531888956916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-84999127690497118672009-07-28T17:42:50.984-07:002009-07-28T17:42:50.984-07:00Such a beautiful post. It seems to really do her ...Such a beautiful post. It seems to really do her justice. I am sorry for your loss. I am especially sorry for buzzing through your posts dropping little comments without realizing. Especially in email, when you said you needed the laughs. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts, I know you're hurtingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-37417260049636494822009-07-28T11:23:57.432-07:002009-07-28T11:23:57.432-07:00I am so sorry about your grandma. She was obviousl...I am so sorry about your grandma. She was obviously greatly loved, which is lovely. You brought back some childish memories again, what little girl doesn't want to be dipped?!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00003953004896915252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-73425079620910361252009-07-28T08:33:46.123-07:002009-07-28T08:33:46.123-07:00Dear Julie Michelle,
thanks so much for this heart...Dear Julie Michelle,<br />thanks so much for this heartfelt tribute to Little Helen. I loved the music, it reminds me of my dad and mom and I love the pictures of LCG...who seems to be Little Helen all over again, if you don't mind my saying so.... God bless you and your family during this time. My prayers are with you all and with Little Helen on her Journey.....<br /><br />RonRon McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00169215700375906119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-12059983822191107442009-07-28T08:28:43.149-07:002009-07-28T08:28:43.149-07:00Our daughter's funeral(how bizarre to call it ...Our daughter's funeral(how bizarre to call it that)was a strange and tragic and beautiful thing. How a little girl only 3 could be remembered and mourned by hundreds is a testament to her short but radiant life. The music, the stories, the laughter and the tears all helped us through what was and still is the most tragic event of my life. I am glad that you have found a path to peace and acceptance, each step colored with the joy you have in your memories.Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12280379332301301014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-5728387140305219242009-07-28T04:30:08.150-07:002009-07-28T04:30:08.150-07:00beautifully said. little helen is proud of you.beautifully said. little helen is proud of you.margiehttp://www.soeursdujour.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-45706642481588589162009-07-27T15:30:32.862-07:002009-07-27T15:30:32.862-07:00What a super nice tribute and story. And I love th...What a super nice tribute and story. And I love the family photos from long ago...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05341832391202356764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-87017817009477417402009-07-27T15:19:09.519-07:002009-07-27T15:19:09.519-07:00What a touching tribute to Little Helen. The pict...What a touching tribute to Little Helen. The pictures brought back memories of my mom and brought a few tears to my eyes. What wonderful memories your family can share.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-27012312641357838402009-07-27T14:30:13.355-07:002009-07-27T14:30:13.355-07:00Funerals are for the living but they are also for ...Funerals are for the living but they are also for the deceased...a last farewell of laughter, tears and respect. A joyous time for us to remember and to seek comfort from others who love us, others who want to share in our memories and our thoughts.<br /><br />As for the music? Me too. When my mother passed away 12 years ago there was no possibility of us playing sombre music. For years whenever she'd hear "Sugar Pie Honey Bunch" she'd sing and dance along and tell us "remember to play that at my funeral." My sister and I did her one better...we played all motown and it made everyone smile..and cry. When my sister died 2 years later, I played all of her favourite songs and I could hear people singing and tapping along. Now THAT filled me with happiness and I know she would have been over the moon. ♥Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271529958269038071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-55531446352427545052009-07-27T13:08:49.243-07:002009-07-27T13:08:49.243-07:00Beautiful, thank you for sharing.
I can't say...Beautiful, thank you for sharing.<br /><br />I can't say for sure but I bet she'd be proud of you.Bagladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997388396773480963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-70920045497940894392009-07-27T09:16:18.919-07:002009-07-27T09:16:18.919-07:00Beautiful photos & a beautiful song.Beautiful photos & a beautiful song.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-85643281462525847252009-07-27T07:54:26.423-07:002009-07-27T07:54:26.423-07:00Oh, sweetheart. What a lovely, conquoring heart y...Oh, sweetheart. What a lovely, conquoring heart you have. I am so very <i>glad</i> that you found the earlier version of your grandma again. Hold on to that, hold on to her. I don't really need to tell you that, do I? You already know it. You've already done it in the beautiful tribute you've created. Thank you for sharing your memories with us. Know that I'm (along with so many others) listening and interested when you're ready to share more. Know that I love you. Love, misses, and a hug that doesn't let go until you do. ~ RelynRelyn Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-67131814373707067082009-07-27T06:57:12.341-07:002009-07-27T06:57:12.341-07:00Oh, Julie, this is heartbreaking & wonderful &...Oh, Julie, this is heartbreaking & wonderful & sad & happy all at the same time, just like real life. Funerals <i>are</i> for the living, and nothing is more precious than the stories & laughter shared. And, oh. Little Curly Girl. When my niece's grandfather died (he was the only grandpa she had; <i>my</i> father had died a month before she was born), she was about 9. Old enough to get it. Old enough to start checking how many gray hairs the <i>rest</i> of us had, bothered by the sudden realization that one day we would leave her. At one point her mom asked me to take her into the lady's lounge & just sit with her for a while. After finding not <i>too</i> many gray hairs on my head, I told her stories, including the secret that my mother had been married once before, at 16, to a hotshot motorcycle guy, and we began to laugh & laugh. It's how the heart begins to heal. They are tiny, almost invisible stitches, but they are there nonetheless. <br /><br />xoxo<br />Debid smith kaich joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450581639610967780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-14973402790982798342009-07-27T06:54:28.306-07:002009-07-27T06:54:28.306-07:00I am very sorry for your loss.
Love and hugs and p...I am very sorry for your loss.<br />Love and hugs and prayers<br />JeanneJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734743330025974332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-74175974745592200712009-07-27T06:26:19.620-07:002009-07-27T06:26:19.620-07:00I loved it all Hon especially the music. You know ...I loved it all Hon especially the music. You know how I am about music. What a bittersweet funeral. What a gift irt was to have someone like little Helen in your life. <br /><br />xo<br />Take Care~DokterKennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08460323110926747328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-29229027763973259102009-07-27T05:51:19.351-07:002009-07-27T05:51:19.351-07:00Ohhh Ms Tango,, that was the greatest tribute tha...Ohhh Ms Tango,, that was the greatest tribute that i believe I have ever seen. Myyy gooddnesss.. <br />Thank you..glnrozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922837344762102334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-77869408240967752202009-07-27T02:48:59.174-07:002009-07-27T02:48:59.174-07:00Wonderful tribute to an amazing woman, your Little...Wonderful tribute to an amazing woman, your Little Helen. Big hugs. xoparis parfaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457437124988976587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-42413542241815618222009-07-26T22:07:36.535-07:002009-07-26T22:07:36.535-07:00What a beautiful tribute. I cared for my grandmot...What a beautiful tribute. I cared for my grandmother at the end of her life and I wanted to remember her alive and the Lady who was devilish, proud, funny and it helped that I had a place to tell stories about her and listen to others tell stories about her. The music we prepared for her celebration of life was what finally got me at the end of the day...one particular song hit me just the right way and I finally cried. I still hear her in my head, almost everyday....she's been gone almost two years...they never really leave us....<br />SAn Open Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01581361716412644419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-989130040923297762009-07-26T21:50:33.295-07:002009-07-26T21:50:33.295-07:00Our kids/family will never look with such admirati...Our kids/family will never look with such admiration at our photos I fear. There is just something so magical about the old photos.<br /><br />I always tell my children that it isn't the people that leave that are hurting it is the people left on Earth. We are sad- not them.<br /><br />I love a funeral where the life is remembered the person. I hope people are in tears at my funeral, but only because they are laughing so hard. I have worked to hard at having some fun in this life to be thrown in the ground with wails and moans.<br /><br />I am glad you got to go through the process. Each day will find you one step closer to remembering with a smile.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing. I am happy to be included in something so intimateJust Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09842126422147340390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-23692099789851334902009-07-26T21:49:48.999-07:002009-07-26T21:49:48.999-07:00i was glad to see you posted because i knew that m...i was glad to see you posted because i knew that meant you were home. this is more beautiful than you know. to share your injured heart in all it's fullness is a gift indeed. i love you sweetly.<br />xorobin-birdhttp://robinbird.typepad.com/bird_tweets/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-43083784694027918812009-07-26T21:29:54.789-07:002009-07-26T21:29:54.789-07:00What a beautiful tribute. She would be so so proud...What a beautiful tribute. She would be so so proud. Sending you a hug my dear girl.Yolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068063513978782703noreply@blogger.com