I had other posts planned for this space that I hadn't gotten around to writing yet, but life got turned upside down this past weekend.
My Grampie (ok, I shared him with a few other people) died on Saturday.
It wasn't completely unexpected -- he wasn't a spring chicken (at 91!) and suffered from dementia -- but it hit me harder than I thought it would.
Grampie had been in a nursing facility for almost three years when he moved in with my parents around Thanksgiving.
And for almost three months, he got to be home.
Then early in the morning on Saturday, with some of his family gathered around him, he took his last breath.
It's been a sad few days, but we've also spent some good time together as a family, laughing, crying, and reminiscing over some of our favorite Grampie memories.
I've written before on the blog about how I wanted to remember this giant of a man.
Today mostly I wanted to say how lucky I am to have been loved by a grandfather who took such delight in his grandchildren.
I'm sorry to about your grandpa. Sounds like he was a great guy.
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DeleteGreat pic, E! Miss him tons already.
ReplyDeleteThanks, fellow Grampian. :)
Deletei saw your comment on M's blog and had to stop over. it's been forever! i didn't think you were blogging anymore for some reason. anyway, losing a loved one is so hard, even if you know it's going to happen. it just doesn't lessen the pain. i'm sending you lots of hugs and comfort your way during this time.
ReplyDeleteI did a very long, unplanned break and randomly decided to start back up again. Here's hoping I can stick with it, because I really do miss blogging and the lovely people I've gotten to know -- like you!
DeleteThanks so much for the thoughtful know. The support is very much appreciated.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Even when it's expected, the pain is still there. Praying for peace for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stephany. Your prayers are appreciated!
DeleteI'm so, sorry for your loss. My great aunt passed away from cancer and (in the last month or so) dementia just last week as well. At least he was at home, surrounded by people who loved him, and lived a good, long life.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the note and so sorry to hear about your loss as well.
DeleteAnd now unexpected tears from just glancing through the old blog roll and seeing this picture of his long arm stretched over you and Jonson--all three of you grinning. I loved your repost, too. Did I tell you that?
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you and J and SK and M all the rest of your cousins are Grampians!
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather and you and your family are in my thoughts
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