As I mentioned in my last blog post, I lost my son, Greg Ellis in a motorcycle accident on February 2, 2025. I have decided to leave this blog as a tribute to him. You can read through many of the stories of his childhood where he is known as Bubba. Since I won't be posting here anymore, I wanted to let you know where we can still connect in the blog world. You can find me on my gardening blog: Gone Gardening
I will probably do the Insecure Writers Support Group posts there as well.
Thank you so much for your condolences and kind words. I appreciate you all very much!
Here's a video that celebrates his life. You can even see what he looked like in his "Bubba" years.
I have thought about you so much in the last weeks. This video is a lovely tribute to a much-loved son. I hope the day will soon dawn when the laughter will be more present than the tears. Janice.
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DeleteI didn't lose my son, but he suffered an almost fatal motorcycle accident a few years ago. He will always live with impairment, and I will never get over the experience of those months of hospitalization. My thoughts have been with you since you posted about your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, Lee, to hear about your son. I can't imagine what it's been like for you and him to deal with that long stay in the hospital and the long road to recovery.
DeleteWonderful video. Glad you will continue with us at your other blog. It is fitting that this one remains for Bubba.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I had that other blog!
DeleteSending you healing thoughts, dear, he made the world better for you and the family while he was here and I am sure he will continue doing so by watching after you from heavens.
ReplyDeleteYes. I know he's still with us, even if his body isn't. I find comfort in that. Thank you for your healing thoughts.
DeleteI am still just heartbroken for you. The video is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the beautiful chimes you sent. I'm touched every time I read the messages on it.
DeleteBeautiful tribute video. I still tear up for you. Heartfelt well wishes to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's a tough thing to go through, for sure! I'm so grateful for everyone's love and support through this difficult time.
DeleteMy heart breaks for you. Perfect tribute to your son.
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DeleteI am so sorry for your loss. What a lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad I have so many pictures of him!
DeleteMy eyes are filled with tears after watching your tribute video, Sherry. What a beautiful boy Greg was, our Bubba, and what a fine and handsome young man he became. I am thankful for the opportunity to put a face to the name "Bubba," the perennially curious and inquisitive lad whose Leave It To Beaver style stories amused and entertained us over the years. So many priceless moments frozen in time, including two pictures of Greg with your lovable dog Schultz (gone five years next month). The first image shows Greg holding Schultz as a puppy, and the second relaxing with him as an adult. My wish for you and for all who were close to Greg is that fond memories of him, preserved in these photos as well as the indelible images in your minds, will continue to bring joy and light to your lives.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely and fitting gesture on your part to leave this blog behind as a tribute to your son whose tales of fun and mischief were so much a part of its content. It is truly the end of an era, dear Sherry - the end of a chapter and of a book - with other books yet to be written. Surely, you will continue to make Greg proud as you summon strength and courage and forge ahead. I will add your gardening site to my blog roster, Sherry, and look forward to continuing our longtime friendship there.
Thank you, Tom. It is the end of an era. He was the inspiration for so many of my books. It is because of him that I am an author, and because of him that I joined this blog community so many years ago. I am so grateful for his presence in my life. I haven't yet, but I know I will come back and read the many stories of his childhood. I'm so glad everyone here was able to know what a remarkable person he was and is!
DeleteI STILL HAVEN'T FOUND THE WORDS to convey the immensity of this loss. I followed the Bubba stories and Bubba is forever here.
ReplyDeleteYes, Bubba is forever here. I am so grateful that I have these stories to read and remember.
DeleteSending you hugs. May your memories of him console you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful video, though it was heartbreaking to watch. I am so very sorry for the pain and grief you're experiencing.
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DeleteI am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Thank you for your card. Yes, there are no words for this.
DeleteGreat tribute
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DeleteThe video was wonderful and I still relish all the Bubba stories. My condolences.
ReplyDeleteThank you! And thank you for the book, Lament for a Son, you sent. I can totally relate to all of the feelings expressed.
DeleteI read your blog. So sorry you were sick. Hope you are feeling better!
DeleteI am so, so sorry,
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DeleteOh, I'm so sorry to hear about your son. I can't imagine what you're going through. I'm so so sorry. Keep his memories in your heart. ((HUGS)) Keeping you and yours in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I very much appreciate the prayers!
DeleteMy heart breaks for you when I think about him. It was as if we knew him personally as you used to share about him and we would read. Hugs my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteYes. Many have said they feel as though they knew him personally. He had that magnetic personality even in real life. He was a remarkable young man. Definitely gone too soon!
DeleteOh sweetheart my blessing for you
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DeleteMy heart, I can't imagine and there are no words to describe the pain you are experiencing. I pray you and the many lives Bubba touched. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute.
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This blog is an amazing tribute to your son. So many stories about Bubba over the years- he was always entertaining us. Thanks for letting us know where we can connect with you. :)
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