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You may be wondering why I haven’t posted in a week.
The last week and half have been very tough for my family.
Last Wednesday, I lost my Grandmom. Even though she was 90 years old and lived a wonderful life, it was too soon for us to lose her.
As I sit here typing, I still can’t believe it. She’s gone, not here anymore with us.
My Grandmom was the kind of person that always helped others no matter what.
Every day when she got onto the bus for senior care, she would check everyone’s seat belt to make sure they were fastened.
That’s the type of person she was….loving, caring and always thinking of others.
She lived with my parents so I saw her almost every day.
When she came to visit, I’d sit her in the rocking chair with a cup of coffee and she would cheerfully fold all of my laundry.
She always insisted on doing this for me and it truly made her happy to be able to help.
My Grandmom had a special bond with my boys. Even on the days she wasn’t feeling well, her face would light up when they walked into the room.
They made her young and she couldn’t get enough of them.
When we took her to the hospital last week, the first thing she kept asking for was to see her boys.
They walked in each handing her a photo that they colored for her and showered her with kisses and hugs.
They loved their GG, as they called her.
I took a photo of the boys and my Grandmom, not realizing this would be the very last photo I would ever take of her.
My heart is still broken not only for myself but for my family.
But I know when she finally let go of my mom’s hand on this side, she grabbed my Grandpop’s hand on the other side.
She’s been waiting 25 years to see him and I can rest knowing she is happy and in peace.
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Tina I am so very sorry to hear this. I’m sorry for your loss, and for your family’s loss. Thinking of you.
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Thanks Jenn
I’m so sorry for your loss. You took me back to losing my own grandmother. My girls were what brought a smile to her face and kept her young even at the age of 92. My girls also called her GG.
My heart knows what you are growing through. It is not just a loss for you but your mom and boys have that loss too and it is so hard on a mama heart. Take care, Tina.
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Thanks so much Kristen XOXO
I am sitting here crying for you & your family. We lost my Hubby’s grandmother earlier this year. Now I make sure we spend as much time with Grandpa as we can. He is 93 & sadly, wont be with us forever. I am so glad you did get that one last picture of your grandmother with ‘her’ boys! That is going to be your most valued photograph of all time! xoxo
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I know you are right…so happy I got a photo of her…she was happy when she was with them
I’m so sorry for your loss, Tina. May she rest in peace.
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Oh honey, I am so sorry. My boys called my grandmother GG also. My boys were comforted by the idea that their GG would be in heaven in a healthy and young body (not the old broken down one) and that she would be dancing. They still talk about her dancing with her husband, and it makes them giggle.
As for me, I celebrate her every time I cook one of her recipes. At first I cried, but now I smile.
It takes time, but the hurt fades.
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We say that too! GG is in heaven dancing w/Grandpop. Thanks for your comforting words.
Then I hope our GG’s are up there dancing together and having a blast.
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Tina I’m so sorry for your loss, your family is in my prayers in this difficult time. It’s always to soon….
Thanks Danielle
Oh, Tina I am so sorry. To have lived to 90 and seen everything she has must have been amazing… oh and the stories I’m sure she had! Hold on to all those memories and never let go.
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Yes she lived a great life and we have so many fun memories of her. Just so weird she’s not here anymore, but I know she is happy and in peace.
I’m sorry for your loss…I never knew my grandparents, they all passed before I was born. My kiddos, though, they are so close to theirs. Wishing happy memories to all.
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Thank you so much!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers! Grandmothers are irreplaceable.
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You are so right
So sorry. It is true though she is with your grandpop on the other side now watching over everyone. When my grandpa passed away I found peace in knowing he was now with my grandma again which is all he ever wanted after she passed away.
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You are so right…and that’s what helps me…knowing she is happy now
Your grandmother sounds like a truly wonderful person and I LOVE that photo of her! I’m really sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed a ton.
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Thanks so much Jen!
Tina, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. What a sweet, gentle woman–I can see it in her eyes. Am sending lots of thoughts and prayers out to your family during this difficult time.
XOXO
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