Michah - your beautifully written post is a wonderful homage to your babu. I'm so sorry for your loss but touched by your transparency and tenderness.
Aaron
Mona Nomura
· 1 month ago
I am so sorry for your loss, Micah. You are in my thoughts.
Louis Gray
· 1 month ago
Sorry to hear about this, Micah. Thanks for sharing with us. You know your true friends care about you. Stay strong and take care of yourself. Everything else can wait.
Jeremy Pepper
· 1 month ago
Yep, Bubbies are special.
geekgiant
· 1 month ago
Micah, my thoughts are with you my friend. I know all too well that feeling of being at a loss for words. I'll never forget the day my grandmother died. And, even though I was only four, I'll never forget the day my dad died.
Take solace that you have a lot of people who are more there for you than you think.
David S Greene
· 1 month ago
Having just been through this in the past couple years with my grandmother, I can relate, and agree that sometimes there just aren't words. Best wishes for you and your family.
matthessler
· 1 month ago
I am sorry for your loss and feel lucky that I had a chance to meet your Grandmother. She was a hell of a lady, a total firecracker, and I think she hit on me! I say that with no disrespect just the fond memory of a very cool person
Ken Yeung
· 1 month ago
Micah - I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Deepest condolences. Thank you for making me think about my own grandmother and the memories.
David S Greene
· 1 month ago
Having just been through this in the past couple years with my grandmother, I can relate, and agree that sometimes there just aren't words. Best wishes for you and your family.
Spam
· 1 month ago
Micah, I'm so sorry to hear the news, regardless that it was expected. I just went through the same exact thing with my grandmother a few months ago, and I know how sad it is. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
John F Croston III
· 1 month ago
Sorry, to here of your lose. Best wishes to you and the rest of your family.
Three of my grandparents passed away back 12 to 15 years ago and my grandmother on my mom's side did so a few years ago. She was the one I always thought would be the first to go and she out live the rest of them by a dozen years. Life's strange that way.
Best of luck and keep thinking positive thoughts.
Jim Turner
· 1 month ago
My deepest sympathy to you Micah.
seanbohan
· 1 month ago
That is an amazing testimonial to an amazing life.
My condolences to you and your family.
-Sean
Will Kern
· 1 month ago
Micah, I am sorry to hear about your loss, I have been there and just know that time heals all wounds. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Will
MelissaHourigan
· 1 month ago
Beautiful story- thanks for sharing it.
QueenofSpainErin
· 1 month ago
hugs
Jeff Slobotski
· 1 month ago
Micah-
Thanks for sharing...I went through the same thing at this point last year and it's tough. You obviously have learned much from her and loved her greatly. The thing that's helped me is to keep those memories and lessons close as you can remember her in your life and actions...
Elias Bizannes
· 1 month ago
Thanks for sharing that buddy - beautifully written.
I hope your loss doesn't take away from the amazing life and pride you are building for your family going forward.
Tamara
· 1 month ago
I came to your post through Mona's Twitter post and had to leave a comment. I'm very sorry for your loss. Your story about your last words with her really made me remember what we went through with with my grandma. She passed away in August and she too was Jewish and born in Shanghai - perhaps they may have known each other then. My condolences to you and your family. If your babu was anything like my grandma, I'm sure you have amazing and wonderful stories to remember of her.
I'm sorry to hear of your loss; thank you for sharing this story with us. You'll be in my thoughts.
Ross Kimbarovsky
· 1 month ago
Micah - I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. From the posts you've written about your family, it's very clear your grandmother was a remarkable woman. My deepest condolences to your family.
Jared Goralnick
· 1 month ago
What an incredible story, Micah. I'm sorry for your loss, but just because you haven't taken the traditional path that Bubby understands, doesn't mean that she's not so proud of you and that you haven't been a great grandson. Really, thanks for sharing this...and be well. Gam zeh ya'avor.
Valencia112
· 1 month ago
I found u through Marsha Collier's twitter message to u. Sorry for your loss.
jyamasaki
· 1 month ago
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Micah.
Ginger Cohen
· 1 month ago
I'm so sorry.
Suburban Sweetheart
· 1 month ago
This post is a beautiful tribute to your grandmother, Micah. Just because it's someone's time to go doesn't make it any less difficult. May her name be for a blessing.
ahr19
· 1 month ago
Very nice post. Well written and I feel your pain. At least you got to say some final words.
janegoodwin
· 1 month ago
There are no "right" words for your loss. I can only say, along with all the other people who love you, that I'm sorry.
I'm really, really sorry.
Your tribute is beautiful.
gradontripp
· 1 month ago
Micah, your grandmother lived an amazing life. Rest assured, black sheep or not, she loved you.
My condolences on your loss, Micah.
msitarzewski
· 1 month ago
"And I cried." Me too, Micah. Perfectly written, and heart felt. All the best. :)
Jesse Stay
· 1 month ago
So sorry to hear about this Micah. I lost both of my remaining grandparents in the last year and I know how you feel. Take some time to grieve and remember her life. If I can be of help please don't hesitate to e-mail or call.
Shannon Hurst Lane
· 1 month ago
When you had to leave yesterday, I could barely get across the world's longest picnic table to give you a hug. I wish I would've climbed over the table to give you a big Louisiana squeeze. You are in my thoughts, my friend.
dllavoy
· 1 month ago
sorry for your loss, Micah. as always, your best writing is your most heartfelt.
agirlsgottaspa
· 1 month ago
I'm sorry for your loss Micah. Your grandmother sounded like a wonderful woman.
kellytirman
· 1 month ago
That is beautiful - thank you for sharing.
matthewhelt
· 1 month ago
My deepest condolences to you and your family, Micah.
GeekMommy
· 1 month ago
I always come to your blog a day or two after you write something that makes me cry... You have such a way with making me wish I were around for more of your stories and your insight.
I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother - she must've been one amazing woman given how much just a couple of paragraphs makes me wish I'd known her.
My heart goes out to your whole family, Micah.
Clearly though, you are just one of many of an amazing family. And yeah, I think you're pretty amazing. "Black sheep" or not.
Take care of you, my friend. ((hug)) Some day? Let's grab a cup of coffee - you can tell me more stories about your Babu... I'd love to hear them.
Teddy P
· 1 month ago
Thank you for your thoughts, Micah, and my sincere condolences.
emmiej
· 1 month ago
Micah I'm so sorry for your loss. I was "lucky"...had four living grandparents until 24. I've lost three in the last six years. It didn't matter that they were old or that I knew it was coming. It's always too soon. Beautiful post. No doubt she's proud.
Brad F.
· 1 month ago
My condolences. I think I may be going through something like this myself soon, and I'm halfway around the world from my folks.
ericaprather
· 4 weeks ago
Really tough stuff, Micah. Beautiful post though. Life is such a balance of acceptance, loss, and gain. You are in my thoughts.
Sloane Berrent
· 2 weeks ago
Your strength in telling this story I hope brought you some peace, though, it's hard to come by when we face loss. The fact that your family is strong enough to have each other, is the real gift.
Telling stories about those we lost, where they were born, what they were about, is HARD, but those memories stay fresh and they're good for us.
My heart goes out to your and your family. Those tears of yours only show what a special and caring person you are. Being tough all the time is overrated. Being yourself, like you were here in your writing, is the best legacy your grandmother could ever have hoped for.
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Aaron
Take solace that you have a lot of people who are more there for you than you think.
Three of my grandparents passed away back 12 to 15 years ago and my grandmother on my mom's side did so a few years ago. She was the one I always thought would be the first to go and she out live the rest of them by a dozen years. Life's strange that way.
Best of luck and keep thinking positive thoughts.
My condolences to you and your family.
-Sean
I am sorry to hear about your loss, I have been there and just know that time heals all wounds. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Will
Thanks for sharing...I went through the same thing at this point last year and it's tough. You obviously have learned much from her and loved her greatly. The thing that's helped me is to keep those memories and lessons close as you can remember her in your life and actions...
I hope your loss doesn't take away from the amazing life and pride you are building for your family going forward.
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I'm really, really sorry.
Your tribute is beautiful.
My condolences on your loss, Micah.
I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother - she must've been one amazing woman given how much just a couple of paragraphs makes me wish I'd known her.
My heart goes out to your whole family, Micah.
Clearly though, you are just one of many of an amazing family. And yeah, I think you're pretty amazing. "Black sheep" or not.
Take care of you, my friend. ((hug)) Some day? Let's grab a cup of coffee - you can tell me more stories about your Babu... I'd love to hear them.
Telling stories about those we lost, where they were born, what they were about, is HARD, but those memories stay fresh and they're good for us.
My heart goes out to your and your family. Those tears of yours only show what a special and caring person you are. Being tough all the time is overrated. Being yourself, like you were here in your writing, is the best legacy your grandmother could ever have hoped for.