I lost my last grandparent

by valerieSONORA

Posted: 15 years ago 29 replies

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Tonight I found out my grandmother died. She went into a coma this morning. I went to see her at hospice a while then came back home. Then I got a call not long ago that she passed on.

Not trying to gain any sympathy, but there's several people here that I see as good friends, so just thought I'd post.

Jared Alberghini 15 years ago

I'm very sorry to hear that Valerie.

My best thoughts/prayers/wishes go out to you and your family.

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- Kay King 15 years ago
  
  Sorry to hear that, kid. Glad you were able to visit.
  
  Even when we know the loss was natural because it was a loved one's time to go - it leaves a hole in the history of who we are.
  
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  ShayB 15 years ago
  
  I am so sorry to hear this. I am glad you got to see her, though.
  
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Xerge 15 years ago

I'm sorry to hear that Valerie. Whenever that has happened to me, I try to think that they are ahead of us in this race. That gives me some kind of comfort. Plus I talk to my friends and relatives and we also try to concentrate on celebrating this person's life and accomplishments. Maybe doing the same could help you somewhat.
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CopyScaper 15 years ago

I am sorry to hear about that. It is really very sad to be in a situation like that.
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tanady 15 years ago

Hello Valerie,

I'm sorry to hear that as well.. wishing ya all the best.
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derekwong28 15 years ago

I am sorry to hear this, our thoughts and prayers are with you

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Phnx 15 years ago

Oh Valerie, I'm so sorry. Knocks the stuffing out of you doesn't it? { { {hugs }
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- lilmechante01 15 years ago
  
  I have one grandmother still living (97 yrs old) and I 've always considered her to be a great source of strength and grace for our family and now that she lives further away I'm lucky if I get to see her once a year. It is so wonderful that you were able to spend time with your grandmother before she passed away. If you believe (as I do) that the soul is eternal then remember she will always be with you, just not in physical body. I'm sure you have many great memories that you were able to share with her and that you can lovingly celebrate her life with. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
  
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HeySal 15 years ago

Keeping it together okay, Val? I am sorry you have to go through the grief. You are so fortunate to have had a grandparent who was part of your life live so long that your children got to know her and got to hear family history from one who lived it. Live full so that you have something to talk about when you see her on the other side again.
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Kiwigal 15 years ago

Sorry to hear of your sad news-sympathies to you and all your family.
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valerieSONORA 15 years ago

Thanks everyone
I teared up, but I haven't been sobbing with grief.
It helps to believe the soul is eternal. Otherwise life would be utterly depressing and I would need major tranquilizers just to get through day by day. It helps to believe there is something better after this life that we pass on to.
It's hard to see someone go from healthy to so weak and frail and helpless that you don't even recognize them anymore.
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Buildingfutures 15 years ago

I'm sorry to hear about this Valerie. It sucks to see someone we love so much finally go.

Its hard to think of how that must have been.

Its helped me to know that things happen, and I believe in a higher place where all go to be happy.
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Audrey Harvey 15 years ago

It's good you got to spend time with her before she passed on. So sorry for your loss.
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Thomas Wilkinson 15 years ago

You are not allowed to grieve the loss unless you also celebrate the life.

That's Tom's rule. By the time you get to my age you will have celebrated

a lot of lives. It will one day occur to you that time isn't a straight line, its

a circle that completes. Hang tough, Sweetie, glad you were up for sharing

with your friends.

Tom
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- ladnot 15 years ago
  
  Condolences to you for your loss.
  
  We are all on a journey; she just completed this portion of it sooner than we did. I believe our soul is eternal; our body a vehicle for this journey.
  
  A doctor once said to me, "We are all higher Spirits, just having a human experience."
  
  Grief is a tool that allows you to move forward.
  
  Celebrate your grandmother's life and the fond memories that you have.
  
  You will be in my prayers.
  
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  Steven Wagenheim 15 years ago
  
  Valerie, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
  
  I lost my last grandparent a long time ago and I still remember it to this day.
  
  It's not easy losing those who are close to us.
  
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ecoverartist 15 years ago

Hi Valerie,

My thoughts are with you during this trying time. It is difficult to watch a loved one slowly lose their strength and vitality. Lots of *vibes* and { { {hugs } to you and your family!
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Patrician 15 years ago

Valerie - I am sorry to hear you lost your G-ma. I am really glad you got to see her one last time. You will see her again someday.

From what I can surmise grandparents are great (and sometimes preferable to parents) because they can just give you love and don't need to be the policeman.

I never knew any of my 4 grandparents because 2 died before I was born and we moved away when I was 3 years old (2 remaining only spoke Italian so forget any communication at all).

I can see though with my son, G-ma is his BF (my mother who was to me the SS). (Nazis)

Your G-Ma and all of us are with you in spirit always.

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- jonathanparham 15 years ago
  
  Praying for you
  
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Mark Brian 15 years ago

I'm sorry for the loss. I'm sure she's in a better place now.
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Kurt 15 years ago

Hey Valerie...

Sorry to hear of your loss...Hope things will get better quickly for you and your's.
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Teresa Coppes 15 years ago

I'm very sorry for your loss.
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mmpieri 15 years ago

Valerie,
I'm so sorry to hear your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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artwebster 15 years ago

Hi, Valerie,
One of the lessons I learned with the death of my first wife was that there was no need to weep for her - but - oh boy - did I need to weep for ME!
I truly believe that the dead are in a better place but have no idea where or what it is. I also have experienced, on many occasions, the absolute knowledge that she and the others I have lost are not so distant from me.
I suppose I am more emotional than most men but I certainly am grateful for that fact because, while grief is deep, it is short lived - as I hope you soon discover.
Throughout my long illness I have had much support from all my family - both the living and the dead - so, no matter what your personal beliefs, remember that what has happened is only in the natural order of things but, instead of seperating you, it could bring you closer together.
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CWreports 15 years ago

Hi Valerie,

How sad. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.

Take good care of yourself.

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- soccerjerseys Banned 15 years ago
  
  I am really very sorry to hear about your grandmother. Our prayers with her. We can't do anything just give her prayers. May her soul rest in peace.
  
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  ThomM 15 years ago
  
  Sorry for your lose Val.
  Even when they have had a long life it is still hard on those who love them.
  It was 7 years ago today I lost my wife to cancer so I do understand your grief.
  Like Tom said you have to celebrate their life.
  Also understand that your grandmother will live on in your heart.
  
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janicejan 15 years ago

I feel for you Valerie. My grandmother died of cancer last year of May, me and my relatives took care of her personally and sadly she died in front of my eyes. Somehow the pain still resurfaces but I also try to counter act by thinking about how she lived, and not how she died. Remember, what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.

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Jay Sullivan 15 years ago

Sorry to hear that.. I hope your days will be better soon..
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