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Sadness
My grandmother passed away on Monday night - well, at 3am on Tuesday. The wake is tomorrow and the funeral is Friday.
Mt aunt/grandfather asked me to do one of the three readings at the funeral. I hope I don't bust out crying uncontrollably in front of everyone. My grandmother had eight kids, tons of grandkids and was a wonderful woman so I am betting the church will be packed.
We knew it was coming. She has been sick for years but was recovering. Then a week and a half ago, she had a stroke. However, she started to recover but last Thursday, she stopped eating and that is pretty much why the end came when it did.
MH, my mom and stepdad and I went to see her on Saturday - basically to say goodbye. However, she was sleeping and I didn't want to wake her up. My mom did say goodbye but I didn't. I suck. :-(
When she was dying, my aunt and my grandfather talked for 4 hours straight to her. My aunt told her about my cousins' graduations and new jobs, my recent marriage and my new animals, my mom's happiness in her relationship, that everyone is happy and that is it okay to let go. Then she did.
Sorry for this long post, I just have all these feelings since I am not close with my family (many problems in the past) but I was the closest to my grandmother. Any thoughts and prayers are welcome! Thanks.
Re: Sadness
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thank you all for your kind words! :-)
I am also so sorry for all of you that shared your losses as well. I hope you guys are feeling better.