December 4, 2006

It can only get better, right?

My grandfather died on Saturday.  He was 92 and in failing health, but he was a tough old coot and I thought he'd never give up.  He started to really fail the day before Thanksgiving and told my mom last week that he knew it was 'his time'...  he died peacefully at home, not in any pain and just went to sleep.  My mom and grandmother were both with him when he passed.



My poor mother - to lose her husband and less than 3 months later to lose her father.  I can't even imagine her pain.  I'm so sad for both losses, I can't even grasp how sad she must be.



7 comments:

  1. It will get better! I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss, Lisa!

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  2. Hugs to you, your mom and your grandma.

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  3. I am sorry for your family's loss.

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  4. You've had a loss too. I'm sorry for all concerned.

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  5. That's exactly how I want to go, in my own bed, in my sleep. What a blessing, even though it is always hard to lose someone we love.

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  6. My deepest sympathy on your loss, and your mother's and grandmother's. Your mother still has you, at least, to comfort her.

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  7. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My father-in-law passed just 2 weeks ago, and it seems even harder at this time of year than it would be otherwise. Much love to your family.

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