https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 06:23:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119860 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:37:29 +0000 Queen Mum 119860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ele, I'm sorry to about your loss. There is nothing easy about losing loved ones, and grandmother's always hold a special place in our hearts.<br /> Blessings to you,<br /> kim </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119853 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:15:51 +0000 RoseandJoan 119853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so very sorry for your loss Ele but I very relieved you found strength in your family and friends. Love and hugs to you and your sister. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119837 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:53:56 +0000 Lena 119837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ele, it's good to hear from you. </p> <p>I'm so sorry about your Granny. I'm glad you got to visit with your family, it helps to share what you're going through at times like these. And it's also good to hear you were able to share some humor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119816 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:18:45 +0000 marianne 119816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Ele, sorry to hear about your grandmother. I saw it on your blog the other day. I am glad you were able to go to the funeral and be with your family. Thank you for sharing the story, it's very human and I can't say it better than what Tara said (hi Tara!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119797 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:45:31 +0000 tarzy 119797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ele - So sorry to hear about your loss. I loved your story about the death bed. Sometimes humor is the only thing that saves us from going into a very dark, sad place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119792 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:52:17 +0000 Debora 119792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ele, I'm so sorry to hear about your beloved Granny. I'm so glad you were able to be there with your family for the funeral. I read your blog and your lovely tribute to your Granny brought tears to my eyes. How wonderful to be so loved! My thoughts and prayers are with you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119770 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:02:50 +0000 taylor 119770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welocme back Ele:)</p> <p>A little comic relief is natural and healthy for people under extreme stress...Your family sounds very close:) Sorry about your Granny:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119757 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:21:17 +0000 Kari 119757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very sorry for your loss, Ele. I'm glad you were able to spend some time with your family and heal. My grandma was very ill for years before she passed away, and although we all missed (and still miss) her terribly, it was a relief to know that she was no longer in pain. I'm glad that you can feel that way too. It helps a lot to have the whole family together, especially if you can have a sense of humor. You sound like you have a wonderful family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119745 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:04:26 +0000 Christie 119745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Its always sad, no matter the age. I'm sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119744 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:02:57 +0000 Maya 119744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, sorry Ele. I remember reading your post quickly at work but not being able to reply so I guess I misunderstood. Or maybe I have your post confused with Hanna's! Wonder where she is and how she is doing.</p> <p>In any case, I am glad you had some time with your family, which BTW, I think I love! My family is very serious about these things and my parents especially seem to find me very nasty and insensitive. Oh well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119742 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:01:03 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 119742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Ele, I am sorry to hear about your grannie, but happy to hear that you were able to go back for her funeral. The older you get the more you treasure your grandparents and it sounds like you have a lot of memories to remember her with.</p> <p>Take care of yourself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119739 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:55:21 +0000 Jean Gray 119739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a funny story! Sounds like you have a fun family! I'm sorry that you're going through this sadness but I'm glad to hear that it was a time of peace and bonding for your family. (Sorry if that sounds sappy.) Good to have you back and glad you had a safe trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119735 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:42:16 +0000 Ele 119735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone- your kind words really mean a lot! </p> <p>Maya, I was always going to head home for the funeral, it was whether I was going to go before that was up in the air. Unfortunately it wasn't possible do to a couple of reasons (budget, flight availability and another family situation), but right up until the night before we flew, there was the possibility that I would get to see Granny alive, albeit in a coma. </p> <p>Angie, you're right about the relief- I think the whole family felt that at the end. Granny was 97 and had expressed several times (in her final weeks) that she felt it was her time to go. </p> <p>Actually, there was a *hilarious* story about that told at the visitation (I really hope this doesn't offend anyone!). At some point when she was in the coma, Granny's pulse began to slow, so her nurse ran to get the aunts, uncles and cousins who were in the house. Everyone came into her room and stood around her bed, crying a bit and saying goodbye. Then a long, suspenseful silence. Then Granny's pulse normalises and she begins to breathe again. My uncle goes "Well, I guess it really isn't over until the fat lady sings" and my cousin (who is a little overweight) goes "Well, I could give it a shot, if you think it would help." So my whole family is in silent hysterics around Granny's deathbed. It might shock some, but she would have LOVED it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119727 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:10:30 +0000 Angie 119727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Granny is in a better place. I'm pleased that she is no longer suffering Ele, but of course, her loss is devastating to all concerned. Sad but relieving I'm sure. May she rest in peace. Hugs and strength to you and your family). </p> <p>(OT:I'm actually working on a post on what to wear to a funeral since there have been requests). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119716 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:38:11 +0000 Anonymous 119716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I missed you Ele. I am so sorry it was because you were tending to your dying Grannie. The article you wrote on your website is very sweet and the photographs are beautiful. I want to be a member of your website now and I didn't even realize it existed before this.<br /> Welcome back, Ele, Grannie went to heaven. My Dad went to heaven in October. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119714 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:31:18 +0000 Maya 119714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very sorry for your loss Ele, but I'm glad you ended up making the right decision and going.</p> <p>Little things like haircuts definitely help to keep your spirits up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119712 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:23:02 +0000 marianna 119712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back, Ele. I hope YLF can serve as a pleasant distraction during this hard time. Big hugs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119710 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:13:14 +0000 MNsara 119710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your granny. Your web writing about your granny and her cooking was a very nice tribute to her.</p> <p>Your outfits sound elegant and appropriate. Being well-dressed during trying times can help - at a minimum it's one less thing to feel bad about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119709 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:13:07 +0000 Louise 119709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(((hugs))) what a sad time x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-hi-everyone-im-back#post-119704 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:44:58 +0000 Ele 119704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello, ladies! I haven't been by in a while as I've just returned from a week-long trip back home. Some of you might remember that my granny was very ill, and I'm sad to say that she died on the 12th of this month. My sister and I flew home the very next day (we had already bought tickets at that point, because Granny had been in a coma for days and her doctors were saying it was only a matter of time). </p> <p>It was a tough week for everyone (funeral lovely, but very sad), but I got to see all my cousins, aunts and uncles, as well as my other Grandma (she came up for the funeral, as the two of them were very fond of each other) and some of my close friends. I wrote a little bit about my Granny <a href="http://www.kitchenist.com/cooking/main/a-simple-feast-lentil-gratin/1959">here</a>, if anyone is interested. </p> <p>In an effort to make this mildly fashion-related, here's what I wore when I was home! To the visitation: CM microchecks, black V-neck sweater, oxford booties and pearls.<br /> To the funeral: Black/white striped turtleneck from CM tucked into black pencil skirt, black statement belt (borrowed from Mum), big pearl earrings and oxford booties. </p> <p>I also had a chance to go to my favourite hairdresser when back home, so at least my hair is looking good! ;)</p> <p>How is everyone else lately? </p>