My grandfather passed away this morning, after a long decline in a hospital/nursing home. He was surrounded by his wife, children and family and left this world peacefully.
I am devastated but it was expected and I cannot say it's a bad thing as his last few years held no quality of life for him. He was a very proud, autonomous and stubborn man who continued to work until he had to leave his home (he was a carpenter and was fixing roofs at 82...), and after that he lost his will to live. His heart was strong though and toughed it out for a very long time, while his mind and motor skills continued to fail.
My grandparents were my 2nd home, always.
I used to spend many summers with them here, in this town, and continued to visit them a lot up until they had to be placed in palliative care.
One of the reasons I was happy to buy a house and move here was because I knew the place so well, my grandparent's old house is just a few streets from here.
Bittersweet memories.
I feel kind of numb right now. Not sure when the funeral will be, either Wednesday or Thursday I suppose.
I hope I don't break down, my mom needs strong people around her now - she was his primary caregiver and is responsible for her parent's estate and you cannot imagine everything she's done for them the past half decade. She deserves a medal but she does it out of love and says she is honored to do this for her parents.
I love my mom.
My grandmother has a form of dementia but has moments of lucidity, so not funny to be like that after a long rich life - when your mind goes, what's really left? I hope she pulls through this ok.
It's going to be a long and busy week.
/end of Love Is Now, Not Tomorrow post/
16 comments:
My thoughts are with you and your family. Chin up lovely girl.
Lou
xx
Sending you hugs and love....
I am so sorry about your grandfathers passing. Keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers.
((HUGS)) Keeping you family in my prayers too.
Hey, I'm really sorry about your grandfather. It's a very sad time, but I'm glad you have so many nice memories of him :)
Hugs
xxxx
Hey, I'm really sorry about your grandfather. It's a very sad time, but I'm glad you have so many nice memories of him :)
Hugs
xxxx
My condolences to you and your family. This is a hard time, and I hope you'll have the peace and comfort you seek. You'll be in my thoughts.
I am so very sorry for your loss. May memories of happy times be a source of comfort during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and thinking of you during this difficult time Xx
I am so horribly sorry to hear this. I'll be thinking of you!
My heart breaks for you and your family TD.
It is ok to break down on occasion...you are human and it won't hurt your Mom to see that. She might need a bit of release as well.
wishing you a full week surrounded by those you love.
My sympathies.
xoxoxoxo
Suz
Sending you big hugs and kisses from the 3 of us Anick. It's a difficult time to go through, Give yourself the freedom to grieve his loss, you'll miss him and his presence and I'm sure your Mom will be okay with you there to help her through it. Love ya!
grandparents are tough. no matter how old they are. you know I know.
hugs
Sorry about your loss. Our thoughts are with you dear.
I am so sorry for your loss TD. Grandpas are so special. I pray that you have some peace thru out the days to come and know he will always be with you. Love you!
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