Nick C Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 So my grandmother (father's mother) passed away last night. I am so sorry for my dad my aunt and my uncle. Because this is their mother. "She lived a good life" "She's better off" " well she was 94" and "you were lucky to have her as long as you did" do not apply. It was their mom. So today when I see them, I'll just say, "I know you are sad...it's you mom." At least we have that benefit...kinda knowing what to say. Don't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 My Dad was sixty when he lost his Dad. Although his Dad was in his late 80's my Dad grieved deeply. I'm sorry for your loss too Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (((((Nick))))) I am so sorry about your grandmother and even more sorry that, yes, you do know what to say. I wish none of us had to "know"..... My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .. Hugs Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Sorry to read this Nick. Regardless of the age, the sorrow and grief is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Nick, Sorry for you and your family's loss. You are right though, we do know how it feels now. I have had 2 close friends lose a parent since my dad passed away and when I tell them that I understand, they believe me. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Nick, I am so very sorry you have lost your grandfather . My condolences to your family . It doesn't matter what age our loved ones are, when they pass, they are missed and the pain and grief are the same. We do understand. God be with you and your family, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbb Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Nick, I'm so sad for your family. It is painful no matter what age or what takes their life. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Nick, So sorry for your family's loss. When Mom was going through her fight I told my siblings that I realized something. I realized that, now, when other people tell us they know someone going through cancer or whatever it may be I really feel for them from a deeper, different place. My heart breaks for them because I know what it is like to feel those feelings. Not that I didn't truely feel for other people when they were going through things, I did. It is just different now. I guess it is kind of a gift that we can offer our understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Nick, I'm so sorry about your grandmother. It seems such a short time since your mother passed, and you and your family have to suffer another loss so soon. Yes, you are right. Knowing what to say is a lesson hard learned, but your father and aunt and uncle will be the beneficiary. Peace to you and your family, Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeye Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Nick, I am sorry for you and your family's loss. You're right, no matter how old it still sucks and you still miss them. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Nick, I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I still feel the loss of each of my grandparents keenly. You know, it doesn't matter how long they lived or how good a life--it's still your grandmother. And it hurts to lose her. (((Nick)))) Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Nick....so very sorry for your loss. When it comes to losing someone we love, age never makes a difference, as we never have them with us long enough. I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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