my grandmother died this morning about 8:30. I'm not sure when the funeral will be yet. I went to go see her last night, and she looked so awful laying there. They told me that the last understandable thing she said yesterday was "hi mama, I've been looking for you,"...even though her mom died before I was born. I gave her a kiss and a hug, and told her I loved her last night before I left, even though I'm sure she didn't hear me. I looked back at her as I was leaving, and I didn't really want to go because I knew that would be the last time I'd see her alive. At least she isn't suffering anymore. I guess I have that to be grateful for. And thank you to everyone who has sent me the supportive PM's. She and I weren't exactly close or anything, and I wasn't really expecting it to bother me too much, but it hurts more than I thought it would.
My granfather died 5 years ago. we were not very close, and i still think about him alot. i look back and cherish the memerios of when we were close. when he died i didnt expect it to bother me, but it did. cheers to her long life!
I know what you mean. I wasn't too close to my grandpa during his last couple years, and I figured his death would be like the death of my other grandpa, hard, but nothing major. However, I cried for well over a week after [this] grandfather died. It was sooooooo hard to deal with. I'm really sorry it's affecting you so. I hope you have a quick emotional recovery, as life is much harder when you're bogged down with sadness.
sorry to hear that. my great-grandma died last spring. i was at school and my father called the school teling them what was going on. i was called to the commondants office and was told that my father requested emergency leave for me and that he was on his way up to take me home. he gets up to my school and i leave in my uniform (tunic and gray trousers). we finally get to the hospitable and i walk in the room and i just see my great-grandmas face light up. she had this glow around her. it was like she stayed alive just for me to see her alive 1 last time. that night she passed away, and yea...... it always hurts more than you think its going to hurt...but i'd take comfort in knowing that the person has lived a full life. sorry to hear about that again, and hope you and you family feel better.
Moonshyne, I am so sorry. I have a Grandmother that I just adore. I can sometimes talk to her better than I can my own mother. My heart aches for you honey. I'm sending you a big hug. I wish I could be there to help you with whatever you need.
Thank you everybody. You know it really sucked going over there, and seeing all the christmas presents she bought for all the grandkids/great-grandkids stacked up under her christmas tree.....and she's not gonna be there to give them out. Her birthday was last week, and today is my younger sister and brother's b-day (they're twins) so I know that's gotta suck for them. I thought she was gonna at least make it till christmas, ya know? It's only a few days away, and she seemed to be doing pretty good for a while there. We knew several months ago her cancer was terminal, but it was a slow-growing kind and she'd been having lots of good days here recently. It's weird how that shit works, one day being bright and alert and walking, and the next day not even recognize members of your own family. She did tell my little boy "hi honey" when we walked in though, so I'm glad for that.
moonshyne i really feel for you. my friend matt died on december 2nd and it was just an awful time. i dont no what yur beliefs are but im sure yur grandma is ok on the other side. i send hugs to you.
