Sometimes you wish for something, and you get it. Sometimes you wish for something and you don't get it. And sometimes you wish for something and you get it, but its not at all what you had in mind.
I wished for distractions. Something to keep my mind off of the fact that I can't run for 3 weeks. I was lucky enough to have a vacation planned to Wisconsin this past weekend to visit my high school friends (I lived there for 5 years). As I looked forward to Friday I was also still sad and feeling sorry for my non running self.
Then I got the call that no one ever wants to get. My grandfather had passed away Wednesday morning. The distraction that I didn't have in mind happened and my world was turned upside down. I still went to WI but cut my trip short so I could make it to the funeral. I got to see all of my old friends and we had a lot of fun catching up and chatting. I still can't believe how cheap drinks are out there!
Sunday I caught a 6am flight to Jacksonville to be with my family. I love my loud crazy family (we did a shot of fireball whiskey to honor him) and I wish we didn't live so far away from each other sometimes. It was good to catch up with them. There is something about being with everyone that helps you mourn the loss yet celebrate the life of your loved one so much easier. I will miss my grandfather immensely, but I know he is finally resting in peace.
Since he and my grandmother served in WWII (he was in the Navy), he will be laid to rest next to her this coming May in Arlington Cemetery. I didn't get to see my grandmothers burial so I look forward to being there for his. It will be nice to be with the whole family again and get a final farewell.
I still don't feel completely here right now. I came to work today just to get back to something normal, but its been hard. I am beyond exhausted - mentally and physically. In 4 days I was in 5 cities (including layovers), on 3 airlines and experienced every emotion possible. Yet I still want to run, but I still can't. But when I am able, you better believe I will dedicate some miles to my grandfather. Love you Dziadek (thats Polish for grandfather)!
RIP
1/27/25 - 3/3/10
23 comments:
So sorry for your loss! Hang in there.
Sorry for the loss of your grandpa.
Lots of love and hugs. ♥
So sorry to hear about your grandpa :( I totally agree that it is comforting to be with family and friends that knew the person you are mourning.
So sorry for your loss sweets!
Praying for you, Jenna and your family at this difficult time!
xoxoxoxoxo <3
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. Hang in there.
Oh, I am so sorry to hear about the sad loss of your grandpa. I am thinking about you and sending you warm hugs:) My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Keeping your family in my prayers!
I am so sorry for your loss. Grandads are very special people in our lives. I'm glad you were able to spend time with family honoring his life.
So sorry for the loss. What an honor it will be for him to be, and your family to see him, resting in Arlington.
My condolences on the loss of your grandfather. He had such a sweet look on his face in the picture. Like he has a million stories left to tell.
Blessings and Strength to you and your family!! XXOO
So sorry to hear about your grandfather - he sounds like he was a sweet man (and a bit of a character if he liked fireball whisky!).
How wonderful that he will be laid to rest in Arlington cemetary with your grandmother...glad to see veterans getting treated with respect.
Take care
I'm so sorry for your loss. :( My thoughts are with you and your family. {hugs}
So sorry about the loss of your grandfather :-( That is tough. Hang in there.
sorry to hear about your familiy's loss. I certainly hoe you all get to celebrate his life during this challenging time.
So sorry about your grandpa! I love your spirit about dedicating miles to him when you return to the road! Hugs to you!!
So sorry to hear about your grandfather. Hang in there!
((Jocelyn)) I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa.
Hang in there J! I know how you feel because I've lost people in my life when I least expected (wanted a distrcation) too. And then it happens and you wonder...
Well, hit me up when you are good and ready...beer in the fridge ain't gettin' any younger...
Besides, your foot still needs to be re-examined from time to time by a doctor, right? We'll go with that.
Take care J!
I'm still with you buddy - your whole family is in my prayers!
*hug*
Thank you for an insperational blog with the real pluses and minuses of real life. The best to you!
I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you!
So sorry to hear about your grandfather :( Thinking of you and your family
I'm sorry J!!! Your grandfather looks like an amazing man!!!
Love you!!!
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