When we called Tugboat's grandmother to tell her we'd gotten engaged, she congratulated us profusely, but she also said, "It's not always rosy, baby." Those sage words have gotten us through some very rough times.
By all accounts, she and her husband, Tugboat's grandfather, were a true love match. I always thought of them as an example of how I hope our marriage fares.
Today she rejoined her beloved husband.
We'll miss you, Grandma Curl.
godspeed, grandma tugboat! xo
Posted by: Donna Lee | June 09, 2007 at 08:33 PM
Big hugs to you and Tugboat.
Posted by: Suebob | June 09, 2007 at 08:38 PM
I'm so sorry.
Wonderful photo though - such love!
Posted by: mothergoosemouse | June 09, 2007 at 08:44 PM
My Grandmother left us today. She will be especially missed by me, but also two daughters, three sisters, three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
She was also loved and cherished by many others she had come to know in her 88 years. She remained a class act until the end. Her grace, warmth and love will always be remembered.
May she rest in peace.
Posted by: Tugboat | June 09, 2007 at 09:54 PM
I'm thinking EXTRA hard about you guys today.
Posted by: Heidi | June 09, 2007 at 10:38 PM
I'm so sorry.
Posted by: O et al | June 10, 2007 at 09:16 AM
Oh. I'm so sorry. Much love being sent to all of you today.
Posted by: jess | June 10, 2007 at 09:18 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Grandma Curl.
Posted by: Annie | June 10, 2007 at 03:04 PM
That is probably the best advice I've ever heard - and some of the most appropriate you've had given to you, I bet you reckon. My condolences to all of you.
Posted by: Caroline | June 10, 2007 at 05:08 PM
I am so sorry for your loss.
What a truly sweet picture to cherish of her and TugBoat.
Posted by: jen from boston | June 10, 2007 at 09:50 PM
My heartfelt thoughts are with you, Tugboat and your extended family as fond memories are brought back to life. It sounds like she was a very wise and loving lady.
Posted by: Marcia | June 11, 2007 at 07:30 AM
I'm sorry. Looks like she and Tugboat had a great relationship.
Hang in there guys.
Posted by: TB | June 11, 2007 at 08:59 AM
I am so sorry to hear this news. I'm thinking about you guys.
Posted by: Amy Y. | June 11, 2007 at 05:05 PM
I'm so sorry. My sympathies to you and to Tugboat.
Posted by: Nancy | June 14, 2007 at 09:16 AM