With the good comes the bad....
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With the good comes the bad....
Well, I think I spoke a bit too soon. Among all my excitement about getting stuff done, my nan passed away a couple of days ago. I only saw her the Sunday after I got back. She was 80 and her heart gave out. Luckily, she went in her sleep and she looked so peaceful when we went to view her yesterday. The priest at her church suggested that we have her funeral during Holy week, as the flowers from Easter will still be there. I never thought she'd ever go. She was always so funny and seemingly full of life and not one person in our family saw this coming. She was meant to go to Ireland at the end of this month for a holiday. Got my family reunion but I wish to God it wasn't under those circumstances.
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Re: With the good comes the bad....
Well, I think I spoke a bit too soon. Among all my excitement about getting stuff done, my nan passed away a couple of days ago. I only saw her the Sunday after I got back. She was 80 and her heart gave out. Luckily, she went in her sleep and she looked so peaceful when we went to view her yesterday. The priest at her church suggested that we have her funeral during Holy week, as the flowers from Easter will still be there. I never thought she'd ever go. She was always so funny and seemingly full of life and not one person in our family saw this coming. She was meant to go to Ireland at the end of this month for a holiday. Got my family reunion but I wish to God it wasn't under those circumstances.
I have no wise word just wanted to send a hug.
#3
Re: With the good comes the bad....
Well, I think I spoke a bit too soon. Among all my excitement about getting stuff done, my nan passed away a couple of days ago. I only saw her the Sunday after I got back. She was 80 and her heart gave out. Luckily, she went in her sleep and she looked so peaceful when we went to view her yesterday. The priest at her church suggested that we have her funeral during Holy week, as the flowers from Easter will still be there. I never thought she'd ever go. She was always so funny and seemingly full of life and not one person in our family saw this coming. She was meant to go to Ireland at the end of this month for a holiday. Got my family reunion but I wish to God it wasn't under those circumstances.
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Re: With the good comes the bad....
Kate, so sorry to hear your news. You will always be glad you made that decision to go home at the time you did, it was meant to be. Thought and prayers with you and your family.
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Oh Kate, so sorry to hear about your Nan. She would have been pleased to see you no doubt too!
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Kate, so sorry to hear about your nan. To see her again before she passed would have meant the world to her. Another reason you moved back when you did. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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My condolences Kate. A sad time for all of you, but as others have said, take some solace in the fact she got to see you before she passed away.
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Re: With the good comes the bad....
Ahhh, kate, my heart goes out to you. Losing someone you love is hard on one's heart. I am happy that you have family and friends around to support you right now. Hugs to you.
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I'm so sorry to hear your news Kate. My thoughts are with you xx
#10
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It sounds like she lived a rich life and was much loved. I know you'll miss her. So glad you got to see her one last time. Stay strong.
Sarah
Sarah
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Hello Kate,
Alot of us on here will know your pain, grandparents touch our lives in ways that no-one can ever live up too. Enjoy your memories Kate.
S xx
Alot of us on here will know your pain, grandparents touch our lives in ways that no-one can ever live up too. Enjoy your memories Kate.
S xx
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Re: With the good comes the bad....
Kate.
So sorry to hear your news. Hopefully it's some comfort knowing that you saw her again and had a chance to say goodbye.
Tara
So sorry to hear your news. Hopefully it's some comfort knowing that you saw her again and had a chance to say goodbye.
Tara
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Sorry to hear you are having to go through this so soon after returning. I hope you can find comfort that you saw your gran before she passed away.
d.r.
d.r.