update

- kellymarie

I normally wouldn’t post something like this on this blog, but I know
so many of you have been worried and have sent good thoughts, prayers,
love and hugs my family’s way. On January 14th, 12 years, almost to the
hour, after my grandmother passed, we lost my grandfather Juan Francisco
Diaz Montero, who I lovingly called Bilo. This loss has been
unimaginably hard. We were so close. We spoke every day on the
phone for over 20 years. We both meant so much to each other, and even
though I am glad he is now at peace, I miss him so very much.
Things
will be a little slow around here as we try to get used to a new
normal. We actually aren’t even home yet. We are a family company and
you are our family, too. We appreciate your patience as we try to get
back into the swing of things, especially right before CHA.
I
want to thank you all for your love and support during this tough time. I
also want to thank Tiff for writing the previous post, and I want to
thank our design team for their love and support, too.
Sending much love,
Kelly Marie

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93 thoughts on “update”

  9. I am so very sorry for your loss, Kelly Marie. I am sending thoughts and best wishes to you and your family during this difficult time.

  14. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You may not be able to talk on the phone with your grandfather, but he and his love for you are with you every day.

    All the best to you,
    Shay.

  17. So very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember you writing about your grandfather in the past and saying how close you were. Hang in there and be strong. Hugs.

  24. So many hugs go out to you and your family. Losing a close grandfather is so hard and I am sure your heart is aching. Take time to remember all the good things that he brought into your life. It makes the pain alittle easier to cope. Thinking of you.

  27. Kelly Marie -You and your family are in my prayers at this time. I know what it is like to be so close to a grandparent. It is tough. Allow your self the time to grieve, and know you have lots of us that are thinking of you. God Bless.

  31. Oh, Kelly Marie, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how close you and Bilo were, and I can't imagine how hard this must be for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs to you, sweet friend.

  33. Kelly Marie,
    I'm so very sorry to hear about your Grandfather. Please know that you and your family are continually in my thoughts and prayers.
    We all love you and would do anything for you.
    Sending hugs,
    Angie in Utah

  34. Dear Kelly Marie,
    I am so very sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts. What a lovely person your grandfather must have been for someone as kind as you to love him so much. May you find peace at this difficult time. Best wishes, Regina

  35. Oh Kelly, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm so sorry for the sadness you are feeling right now. Take your time getting back to your new "normal", we will always be here and we are all sending you our love. Love, Melissa

  37. Kelly Marie, prayers of comfort for you and your family. What a special relationship. You are both blessed to have had each other. We do miss them when they go home…I remember my abuelita everyday and will love her till the day I die. ~Maddie

  38. Kelly, I am so sorry to hear that you lost your grandfather. While you will miss him dearly, I'm sure you're grandmother will be happy to be with him again. You've made him vey proud and he will be watching over you.

  45. Sincerely sorry for your loss. I am sure you have many happy memories of your grandfather. They do not replace him but they can help you remeber how special he was. Hugs…

  48. My sympathies are with you. It must be especially difficult to think about all you need to do and with CHA coming up at this very sad time.

  57. My heart hurts for you. I only have my Grandpa alive so I understand that knowledge that some day they must leave us. But I know that is a day none of us is ever really ready for. I am so sorry for you and your family. Take as much time as you need because we all love you and will be here with open arms when you decide you are ready to come back. *hugs*

  63. it breaks my heart to hear this…i remember how you beamed talking about your grandfather. i know you'll miss your daily phone calls to him. huge hugs to you…

  64. Kelly Marie: I am so sorry to hear about your grandpa. He was loved, and you will always carry his legacy. Sending you comforting thoughts during this difficult time. Please know we are all thinking of you and sending love.

  65. Kelly Marie: I am so sorry to hear about your grandpa. He was loved, and you will always carry his legacy. Sending you comforting thoughts during this difficult time. Please know we are all thinking of you and sending love.

  70. I am so very sorry Kelly Marie. I can totally relate and know it is not an easy thing to endure. I will be praying for you and your whole family, that's for sure!!! God Bless & sending BIG BIG hugs!!!!

  72. I'm so sorry for your loss. As someone who has experienced that pain (my grandmother and I were extremely close) I know how hard right now is, please know though that you will make it through and although things won't ever be the same and there will always be sad days and days where you reach for the phone your life will be happy again and you will feel normal again. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  76. Kelly, so sorry for the loss of your dear grandfather. Please find peace in the fact that he is with your grandmother, and that they are always watching over you.

  82. So sorry for your loss. How special for you to have had such a precious relationship with your grandfather…I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

  87. I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your Bilo. It is so hard to lose someone so loved. Thinking of you and your family during this painful time.

  88. So SORRY for your loss!!
    Please take your time with the blog as we will all be here when you get back to the swing of things!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!
    Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a safe trip home!!

  90. so so very sorry to hear the sad news and loss your family is enduring. its hard and i hope you find your new normal is still filled with joy, peace and purpose and many happy memories. 🙂

  93. I am SO sorry to hear about your loss. I have been MIA myself for the last week so I have not been in the know about this until now. Sending you comforting thoughts and peace in your heart.

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