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good-byes stink

my dad called this morning. my grandma passed away early this morning. such a bittersweet passing. on the one hand, such sadness to think she is truly gone, but on the other, a passing filled with no pain/suffering but simply peace. the doctors were able to tap one lung on sunday, and the other on tuesday, which allowed her to breath more easily. they determined the cancer began in her ovaries and spread to her lungs. at least there is an answer to that question. my dad and his siblings were able to share a few days with their mom before she said good-bye. definitely a blessing. i am having some difficulty with the fact that i won't be able to attend her funeral and say good-bye as i am at the point in this pregnancy where flights just aren't allowed. i know she'd understand completely, but it is still doesn't sit well with me. i did have a nice visit with her on friday, so i do feel at peace with that part of things, but it is not the same as mourning with my entire family. i was thankfully able to do so during the passing of my other grandparents. all in all, another death is a hard pill to swallow regardless of the circumstances. the timing is never perfect. thanks for your thoughts and prayers. i know they mean alot to me as well as the rest of my family.

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Anonymous said…
I can't help, but think that she will still be there when I get back. So it will be horrible to finally realize that she won't. Grandma was a great woman. So full of life and joy, always making us feel like we met the world to her. No matter how busy she got, she would always play as many games as we wanted. She always let us help and who could forget the goodies! This death is a hard thing to accept considering we have lost not one, but now three grandparents within this past year and a half. I will most definitely miss her. I can't help but think of her and of grandpa whenever I sit down at a piano. They always loved when I would play for them. I know it will be hard to say goodbye, but I am glad that she no longer has to suffer and she can finally be reunited with grandpa. I will always cherish those times we shared. I love you grandma!

Lauren
April 24, 2009 at 4:45 AM
Erin&Joshua said…
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved grandmother. I have heard you tell many stories about the times you shared with her and your grandfather on their farm. I know how special the farm and your relationship with them was to you. However, she is not an angel reunited with her love and while you will miss her, she will forever be in your heart and your memories. hug and kisses, erin and josh
April 24, 2009 at 5:12 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi -- Sorry to hear about your Grandma!! Will be thinking of you and your family!
Nicole
April 25, 2009 at 12:49 AM
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