My grandmother passed away

[ShyChicagoGirl]

My dad called last night to tell me my grandmother (his mom) had passed away in her sleep yesterday afternoon.

I love her and I miss her. She was my favorite grandma and probably favorite person on the world. I know she lived a long and happy life, and I know she's been sick so this is what she wanted, but I miss her. She was 98 so we knew she wouldn't be around forever, but it doesn't make it easier.

I am so sad that DH and I never got to give her any grandkids, and that my kids will never know her. She was the best! Her funerals later this week, and I'm really down. I just miss her.

Sorry to be a downer, just needed to cry.

[Wendy M.]

My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family! I am so sorry to hear about your loss. {{{HUGS}}}

[babygirl18905]

I'm so sorry for your loss I will keep you in my prayers.

[zameira]

I am sorry for your loss

[Navi]

Even though your kids might never "know" her in reality, the best thing you can do is keep her alive in your memories!

[TammyTay]

I am so sorry for your loss!

[Bianca]

(((hugs)))

You and your family will be in my thoughts. I hope everything gets better for you soon. I'm so very sorry.

[Jashobeam]

It's sometimes harder to loose a loved one this time of year. It does get easier. Praying for comfort for you.

[Italian Friend]

(((((((((hugs)))))))))))

[momof2boyz]

I also found out today that my grandfather passed away last night. His funeral is also this week. We lived about 10 minutes from them and saw them frequently. My grandpa and I shared the same birthday! I'm sorry to hear about your loss, but know there is someone mourning with you
Lisa

[Anonykat]

I'm so sorry. My grandma died 14 years ago and I still miss her. It's never easy letting go.

[ShyChicagoGirl]

I also found out today that my grandfather passed away last night. His funeral is also this week. We lived about 10 minutes from them and saw them frequently. My grandpa and I shared the same birthday! I'm sorry to hear about your loss, but know there is someone mourning with you
Lisa

Hi Lisa,

I'm so sorry for your loss too. I'll keep you in my prayers and thoughts also.

[momof2boyz]

Thanks I have been going through pictures today of my grandpa and reliving some fond memories
You are in my thoughts and prayers shychicagogirl.
Lisa

[ShyChicagoGirl]

Yeah we're going to be going through pictures soon. I don't have many at my house..and stupid DH can't find the one's that we took last time we saw her (I'm annoyed with him right now because they are on his laptop) and my mom wants them for the funeral. He acts like I am bugging him when I ask, because I think he lost them and feels bad...doesn't have the heart to tell me...otherwise he's been incredible. He's doing anything/everything for me, even canceled his business trip that he was supposed to leave on this morning to make sure he was here with me.

She was my favorite grandma and the one I was closest too. Lots of weekends and summer vacations with her since she lived about 30 mins way. She babysat my brother and me all the time.

My dad was her only child (her miracle baby as she always called him...took her forever to conceive him...sounds familiar). So she only had my brother and I for grandkids and she would have done anything for us.

It was so hard seeing her in a nursing home these last few years. I know she wasn't happy anymore. I know she never got over her one true love my grandfather who passed away, way before I was even dreamed of. I know she's with him now and couldn't be happier, but I miss her.

My dad wants to make sure we celebrate her life. She planned out her funeral with every details, down to drinking martini's and toasting her. Those were her favorite drink.

Thanks to everyone for the wishes, it's nice to be able to just talk about her. I just feel so bad that I didn't get to have grandkids for her to know. My brother does have a son who's two. He won't remember her, but I am glad she got to love him too.

Navi - thank you so much!

[hazelnut]

ShyChicagoGirl and Lisa, I am so sorry for both of your losses. It is so wonderful that you knew your grandmother and that you got to spend so much time with her--the beautiful thing is that those memories will live on in you forever.

I grew up with my grandmother (she lived with us) and, like yours, she passed when in her nineties and after a long, rich life. It was her time to go. Of course, it is still heart-breaking. I still think of her wisdom and sense of humour and miss her all the time. But I know I was blessed to have her in my life--just like you were.

My prayers are with you!