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.

Oh Kate I'm so sorry to hear that she sounds like a really special lady. My Granny passed away almost 6 years she had lived with us since I was 6 years old so she was really like a second mother. I was here in Toronto when she died working in a bar and couldn't afford the flight home. Each time I've been home since I still expect to see her sitting by the fire in the front room.

I have no wise word just wanted to send a hug.

At least you got to see her one last time. My prayers are with you.

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.

Oh Kate, so sorry to hear about your Nan. She would have been pleased to see you no doubt too!

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.

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.

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.

I'm so sorry to hear your news Kate. My thoughts are with you xx

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

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

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

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.

Sorry to hear about your sad news xxxx

Oh Kate, I am so sorry to hear this.