amyole Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 My beloved grandmother passed away during the night. I received the call on my way to work. She was 98 and had dementia. I am the eldest grandchild, so we had a long, close relationship. When I was young, we would watch the sunset and she would say we were "filling our souls." I am hoping we have a visible sunset tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLI Designs Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 My condolences. I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hugs, Amy. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 My condolences on your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Sending you cyber hugs, Amy. It's never easy to lose a loved one, no matter what the circumstances. I'm glad you have such happy memories of her to carry with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimajo Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Condolences as well, I'm sure somewhere there will be a magnificent sunset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomastourist Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 So sad,but you have lovely memories.Condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armymom166 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 My condolences, Amy. I am so sad for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Wow, 98! That's a lot of life to live. I'm sorry for your loss but glad you had a close relationship with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 My heartfelt condolences. She's with the Father now and full of life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 She sounds like an amazing and wise lady, Amy! My gram died in 1998 and I still think of and miss her every day. You are like me, so lucky to have had a grandma that was a special and loving person. I hope that one day, if my grown up children every bless me with a grandchild, that I will make them feel so special and loved that they will miss me and fondly remember me every day after I am gone, too. Big hugs and wishing you peace. Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mininecessities Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Sorry for your loss Amy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi17 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 So sorry for your loss Amy, but I'm also glad you had such a great relationship with her. I lost my grandmother in 1987, but we had a close relationship too. I've always tried to be the same kind of grandmother to my grandchildren as she was to me, and it seems to be working, because even though I only see my grandchildren a couple of times a year, we are still very close. It's so very special to have good grandparents, and you were lucky to have her. She will always be with you in the things she taught you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbresr Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I am so sorry for your great loss. My prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me-barbie Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I had a similar relationship with my gran, although I was the 2nd youngest grandchild (my 4 cousins were older). She was 103 and had vascular dementia and no longer knew who any of us were, but it was still hard. It was also a relief in a way, as the dementia had taken her into a dark place. But we chose to focus on the positives, such as her curiosity, her early stand for women's rights, the way she mostly raised my cousins, her indulging me and my sister in our pestering her for stories of "the old days", which triggered in both us a life long love of history. Enjoy your sunsets and know your Gran is watching it with you. That little breeze is her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyole Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 Thank you, everyone. You are like an extended family to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 So sorry to hear about your grandmother, never easy to loose a loved one. Sending hugs!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Oh, Amy, I am so sorry! You got to have your grandma a really long time, so all those happy memories will let her live on in your heart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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