G is for Grief

grief  noun \ˈgrēf\  

a: deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement.

b: trouble, annoyance

c: playful criticism

 

a: We recently suffered a large amount of grief in our family with the loss of my dear Grannie. It was unexpected and sudden and life altering. She was such a large part of my life I think I was in denial of ever losing her. Silly, huh? As the strong matriarchal figure in our family she is greatly missed. Every day brings memories I didn’t think I would so soon have to recall. She is everywhere and in everything we do. The phrase “my heart swells with pride/joy/love” I think can also be true for grief. My heart swells with grief. If not for my loving family and my super compassionate husband, I fear it would consume me wholly. It is a physical ache brought on by emotion that is not comparable to any other feeling.

b: “I have had enough grief for one day” or my all time favorite “Good grief!”

  

 

c: I am full of this kind of grief. I love to poke fun. If you happen to be in my company while doing something unintentionally dumb I will give you grief for it. For a long time probably. I also am not the most graceful or particularly lucky person so I, too, receive my fair share of grief. All in fun.