My grandmother died today

[Rachels]

Well, this blows. I'm so sad. She was 92 and had had such a good run, and her death was as peaceful as anyone could ever hope to have. I'm grateful for that and grateful that she has been released from a body that was failing her. But I am also so unbelievably sad. And even though I knew it was coming (both long term and more imminently), I feel shocked to a degree that I can't quite make sense of.

She was my last living grandparent. My children won't remember her. :(

-Rachel
Mama to Abigail Rose
5/18/02
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and Ethan James
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Maya

[ErinMC]

Rachel,

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's hard to lose someone, even if you know they've had a good run. My last living grandparent passed away when DS was 3 months old, and I really regret that my children won't get to know any of their great-grandparents, so I know how you're feeling.

Thinking of you and your family,

Erin

Mom to Chase Feb. 04

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[bostonsmama]

My condolences on your loss. It is indeed hard to lose a grandparent.

And have heart, unless Abigail never met your grandmother, there is a possibility that she might have one or two memories of her. I have a very faint memory of my great grandmother holding me when I was 3. And even if she doesn't, it opens up a great opportunity for you to share the love and respect you had for her with your own children.

Larissa

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[annasmom]

I am sorry for your loss. I am sure she was an incredible woman. I am really glad to hear that she died peacefully. My fil died when my dd was a baby, and it is still so sad that she, and our other children, won't know their grandfather.

[s_gosney]

I'm so sorry Rachel. I know the pain that losing a grandparent holds, and it is amazing the extra dimension of grief added by the loss we experience on behalf of our children. My grandpa died shortly before Kylee was born and it breaks my heart that she never got to meet him.
I'll be thinking of you in this hard time.

[alexsmommy]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Grandparents can be very special people.
Alaina
Alex 2-4-03

[fortato]

Rachel,
Huge hugs for you and your family! I'm so sorry for your loss.

Kristen

[starrynight]

I'm so sorry Rachel. (hugs)

[chlobo]

Rachel,

I'm so sorry about this. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[psophia17]

Oh Rachel, I'm so, so sorry. Huge hugs to you, and a shoulder to cry on if you need it.

[jenjenfirenjen]

Rachel...I'm so sorry for your loss. That is indeed hard when you realize your children won't get to know your grandparents.

[Zansu]

Rachel

I am so sorry for your loss.

[jk3]

I'm so sorry.

Jenn
DS 6/03

[buddyleebaby]

I am sorry for your loss.
What a blessing that she lived a long life and died peacefully.
I hope that your heart is able to heal as you celebrate the life of the grandma you loved.

[chiqanita]

My condolences Rachel. So sorry for you and your family, grandparents are very special people and very important to the family unit.

I don't remember my paternal grandparents, they died when I was young. I was very close to my maternal grandparents (77 & 81 y.o.) and great-grandmother (102 y.o.). I cherished them when they were with us and miss them so much now that they are gone. It was great having them as long as we did.

I hope that all your wonderful memories help to get you past this very sad time.

[wencit]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. :(

[mmaimp]

Rachel,
I just want to offer my condolences. TO help Abigail remember her and Ethan to get to know who she was make a photo album or scrapbook about your grandmother.

[Tori_s mom]

I'm so sorry, Rachel. My great aunt passed away when I was four, and I still have memories of her. Maybe your dd will as well, especially if you have pictures of them together. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,
Tasha

[jesseandgrace]

Rachel,

I am sorry for your loss.

[barbarhow]

Rachel- I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your memories will make your heart smile every time you think of her. She lives through you for your kids.
Barbara-mom to Jack 3/27/03, a Red Sox fan
and Anna 5/12/05, my little Yankee fan!

[Marisa6826]

Rachel-

I'm so very sorry. How wonderful it was, though, that she lived such a long life, and got to see her Great-Grandchildren.

There is not a day that goes by that I don't miss my Grandmother and Grandfather. Five years later, and I still think to myself on a regular basis that I need to give them a call; I've not talked to them in a long while. :(

Big huge hugs to you

love

-m

[HannaAddict]

I am sorry Rachel. Even if everything is as peaceful as it can be, losing your grandmother is hard. Please take care.

Kimberly

[brittone2]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Rachel. It was very sad for me when my final living grandparent passed away :(

It sounds like she lived a very long life, and I'm sure your memories of her will be a source of comfort and enjoyment for your children.

Take care.

[Mamma2004]

I am so very sorry for your loss, Rachel. Thank goodness her life was long and her passing peaceful. I do hope you will soon be able to celebrate the wonderful woman you have loved all your life. Through you, your children will be able to know her!

Hugs to you,

Stephanie

[Sillygirl]

Rachel, I'm sorry to hear your news, and glad your granmother's final days were peaceful. You can keep her memory alive in your children's minds, even if they don't remembre her specifically.

[pb&j]

Rachel, I'm so sorry.


-Ry,
mom to Emma, stillborn 11/04/04
and Max, 01/05/06

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[trumansmom]

I'm so sorry. (((Hugs)))

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04

[mudder17]

Bigs Hugs Rachel, I'm so sorry for your loss. :( You will be in my prayers.


Eileen

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[aguinn]

Rachel,

((((HUGS)))) to you and so sorry for your loss. And you can rest assured that your children will "remember" your gram through your stories of her!

Sounds like she was a great lady, and had a life well-spent and well-loved.

;)amy
momma to DS#1 "Big Brother" (BB) and, finally, DS#2 "Little Brother" (LB)

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[spu]

Oh Rachel, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how hard it is for your children too. My thoughts are with you and your family!

susan

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[wendmatt]

I'm so sorry for for your loss Rachel. I know what a hole was left when my Nan died, sorry again. Big hugs to you.

[CBB]

Rachel, I'm so sorry for your loss. It's just so hard to lose a loved one.

[jamsmu]

My condolences, Rachel. Loss is so hard. Thinking of you.

[mommyoftwo]

Rachel,

I'm very sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing, but I'm so glad it was peaceful. It sounds like she lived a wonderfully full life and you can pass down her heritage to your children by sharing memories on a daily basis. Both my grandfathers died shortly before I was born and I feel sad that I didn't meet them, but my parents did a great job of making me feel like I knew them. My prayers are with you and your family tonight.

[karolyp]

I'm so sorry for your loss, but glad to know her last days were peaceful. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Please take care mama.

[almostamom]

Rachel,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dear grandmother. Nothing prepares you for this goodbye, not even when you know it's coming. Wishing you peace, wonderful memories, and lots of hugs.

~Linda~
DS 11/9/04

[cbm]

Rachel, my thoughts are with you and your family as you grieve for your loss. Even knowing that someone's end is close doesn't make it any less painful, or sad, than if it were not expected.
Wishing you peace.

Claudia
DS 12/18/04

[tina-t]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[elliput]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

[hez]

I'm sorry for your loss, Rachel. I understand the pain you feel thinking of what your children will remember. I still 'remember' the great-grandparents who passed when I was little, because my family still tells stories and shares pictures today. With such a full life, you will have many, many stories to share with your children.

May you find peace.

[Corie]

Rachel,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

[ribbit1019]

I'm so sorry Rachel. Hugs to you in your time of sorrow.

Christy
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[billysmommy]

I'm sorry for your loss Rachel.

[juliasmom05]

Rachel,

I am so sorry for your loss ((((HUGS))).

Marci

Mom to Julia 4/05

[Moneypenny]

Rachel, I'm so sorry for your loss. My sympathies to you and your family.

Susan
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[TaChapm]

Rachel,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02
Tyler William 6-9-05
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[Jeanne]

Sorry to hear that Rachel. How wonderful that she was here for all those years though.

[Queensgirl]

So sorry for your (and your family's) loss.
Grandparents are special. It is very sad when they leave us.
Rest assured your children will remember her through you. Share your memories and stories of her.
It will stay with them.
Warm Regards
-Karina

[mamato1]

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort by sharing the memories of your grandmother with your little ones.
Chris

Mama to Brendan (aka Boomer) 01/04


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[jennifer_r]

Rachel,

So sorry to hear about your loss. Just because you knew it was going to happen sooner than later, it often doesn't make a loss easier. I still have my grandmother who will be 97 this June but, sadly, she is not doing well. I am having a hard time facing that.

Jennifer

Mom to:
Christopher 12/29/89
Adelaide 8/23/04
Bronwyn 11/9/05

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