Exquisite. Touching. Honors Posh in the best way possible. I remember your past columns about her and know that honoring her children and grandchildren is the best possible way to honor her. Thank you for this tribute to her.
What a beautiful tribute you wrote for Cathy. Be proud of yourself, all your children, and your gorgeous grandkids. I certainly wept when reading it. Bless your talent.
Absolutely loved this, I almost didn’t read it because I am in cancer treatment and swear off dead wife stories as I can’t bear to leave my family. But you remembering your wife in such a sweet, real and relatable way really heartens me. Thanks for this today. And best to you and your adorable family, and to the one hovering over the cul de sac too.
Your tribute to your wife was sad, beautiful and deeply moving. Having lost both my spouse (also 8 years ago) and a daughter, I could relate to so much of what you wrote. Thank you for sharing your love story and your grief so honestly. It touched my heart ❤️
Well, if you're not starting off your weekend with a big cry, are you really living at all? Thank you for making us cry, and for sharing so much of the pain and beauty in your life. It helps all of us.
Chris, this may be one of your most beautiful and touching posts ever. The description of the relationship between a grandmother and her oldest grandchild is precious and true. Thank you for touching hearts, once again.
Tears were shed when I read your Posh and son had died, now tears are shed for their memory and all they left behind. One of your best columns Chris, thank you being so brave to share your heart with us.
Chris this has to be up there in the top two columns that you’ve written. So beautiful, so touching, so honest. I’m on a plane and people are staring as the tears roll down my face. Even though your grandchildren never knew Posh personally, they love her just the same because of all the beautiful ways you and your children have kept her alive in their hearts. I’m sure she looks down from heaven daily, smiling, and saying “hey everyone those are my incredible kids and grandkids…..boy was I blessed.” And they say to her….”they were the ones who were blessed”. Giant hugs and prayers to you Chris and your beautiful family❤️
My eyes are still wet as I write this. Such a beautiful tribute to your wife. I am a grandmother to two wonderful little girls, lucky to have lived long enough to know them. Thank you for making me appreciate this even more.
I’m not sure if “Tis better to have loved and lost than to never to have loved at all” but your family felt this loss so deeply because of the love you have for one another and that is a beautiful gift that not everyone gets to experience. You did her memory proud!
I have always felt your best columns are the letters you write to yourself, and then graciously share with us. You make me feel like I know, and care for, every member of your family. Today you were definitely on your game--four for four.
You hit this one out of the park. As we've come to know Posh thru the years she was alive and now through the memories you share, she warms my heart! I can just feel you all bustling around your home. A wonderful feel to start my day.
This is the most beautiful tribute I have ever read. It is funny how many times I think of Posh and what she is missing in not being able to be with her grandchildren. I have grandchildren and would be heartbroken not to know about their accomplishments and not to be able to receive those sticky hugs and kisses. You, my friend, have done a wonderful job in raising your children without ever forgetting their mother.
You got me with this one Chris! Just a beautiful tribute to Posh whom I never knew much about, but now think I do -- she was truly special. I see a memoir in your future!!!
Exquisite. Touching. Honors Posh in the best way possible. I remember your past columns about her and know that honoring her children and grandchildren is the best possible way to honor her. Thank you for this tribute to her.
Thank you, Elisabeth. Long overdue.
What a beautiful tribute you wrote for Cathy. Be proud of yourself, all your children, and your gorgeous grandkids. I certainly wept when reading it. Bless your talent.
Absolutely loved this, I almost didn’t read it because I am in cancer treatment and swear off dead wife stories as I can’t bear to leave my family. But you remembering your wife in such a sweet, real and relatable way really heartens me. Thanks for this today. And best to you and your adorable family, and to the one hovering over the cul de sac too.
Your tribute to your wife was sad, beautiful and deeply moving. Having lost both my spouse (also 8 years ago) and a daughter, I could relate to so much of what you wrote. Thank you for sharing your love story and your grief so honestly. It touched my heart ❤️
Thanks, Kathy. A suppose a letter to Heaven is a good way to process grief and remind ourselves how important they remain to us.
Well, if you're not starting off your weekend with a big cry, are you really living at all? Thank you for making us cry, and for sharing so much of the pain and beauty in your life. It helps all of us.
Thank you for saying that Mike because I had trouble reading this out loud to my wife. I kept having to pause ,dry my eyes and keep reading.
Chris, this may be one of your most beautiful and touching posts ever. The description of the relationship between a grandmother and her oldest grandchild is precious and true. Thank you for touching hearts, once again.
Thanks Karen!
Tears were shed when I read your Posh and son had died, now tears are shed for their memory and all they left behind. One of your best columns Chris, thank you being so brave to share your heart with us.
Wow. Tears with my coffee. What a beautiful tribute. Look for white feathers near your door. She is thanking you.
well shucks chris ~ you had us at that first line ~ dear poshy ~ ~ sweet tears for sweet memories ~ ~ ~
Chris this has to be up there in the top two columns that you’ve written. So beautiful, so touching, so honest. I’m on a plane and people are staring as the tears roll down my face. Even though your grandchildren never knew Posh personally, they love her just the same because of all the beautiful ways you and your children have kept her alive in their hearts. I’m sure she looks down from heaven daily, smiling, and saying “hey everyone those are my incredible kids and grandkids…..boy was I blessed.” And they say to her….”they were the ones who were blessed”. Giant hugs and prayers to you Chris and your beautiful family❤️
Thanks Pammy. Hugs and prayers for all of us.
My eyes are still wet as I write this. Such a beautiful tribute to your wife. I am a grandmother to two wonderful little girls, lucky to have lived long enough to know them. Thank you for making me appreciate this even more.
Superb tribute. Thanks for bravely sharing your precious personal experiences with us all these years with such eloquence.
I’m not sure if “Tis better to have loved and lost than to never to have loved at all” but your family felt this loss so deeply because of the love you have for one another and that is a beautiful gift that not everyone gets to experience. You did her memory proud!
Too kind, Holly. Thank you.
This was heartbreaking and heartwarming. Such a beautiful and personal thing to share. Thank you.
I have always felt your best columns are the letters you write to yourself, and then graciously share with us. You make me feel like I know, and care for, every member of your family. Today you were definitely on your game--four for four.
Oh Chris ❤️❤️❤️...
You hit this one out of the park. As we've come to know Posh thru the years she was alive and now through the memories you share, she warms my heart! I can just feel you all bustling around your home. A wonderful feel to start my day.
Thank you. Moms warm our hearts forever.
This is the most beautiful tribute I have ever read. It is funny how many times I think of Posh and what she is missing in not being able to be with her grandchildren. I have grandchildren and would be heartbroken not to know about their accomplishments and not to be able to receive those sticky hugs and kisses. You, my friend, have done a wonderful job in raising your children without ever forgetting their mother.
You got me with this one Chris! Just a beautiful tribute to Posh whom I never knew much about, but now think I do -- she was truly special. I see a memoir in your future!!!