My grandfather died this afternoon at 2:00pm. I’m so relieved and so sad at the same time. My mom is holding up a little better than I thought she would, though I suppose having nine days to prepare for someone dying does help a bit.
Thank you all for the kind comments, both here and on Twitter, and for your emails. I’m doing okay. Dan is with me — the three of us are at the hospice center right now. Jason came over right after I got the call from my mom, and I went and picked up Dan, and then we came here. Right now we’re just waiting. No longer waiting for my grandfather to die, thankfully. We’re waiting for the funeral home to come and get my grandfather, and then we’re going over to the funeral home to make all of the arrangements.
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25 Comments
, on June 11 2009 at 5:18pm:
He’s in a better place now; no more suffering if he was in the first place. I send all my best wishes to you and your family, Jenn. I’ve read the blogs you’ve been writing the last week or so and you’re a strong woman, you’ll be okay!
, on June 11 2009 at 5:50pm:
I’m so sorry for your loss. He’s in a better place now I’m sure. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers. Take care, Jenn.
, on June 11 2009 at 7:07pm:
May he RIP, I’m so sorry for your loss *hugs*
At least he is finally at peace & with ur grandmother
, on June 11 2009 at 9:11pm:
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers.
, on June 11 2009 at 9:16pm:
I’m really sorry for your loss. He is in a better place now. Best wishes to your family, and dealing with the final arrangements.
, on June 11 2009 at 11:12pm:
May he rest in peace. At least he died knowing he had a family who loved him.
Your family arei n my thoughts.
, on June 11 2009 at 11:48pm:
My thoughts and prays are with you. I have been in your shoes. Very over whelming! Hugs.
, on June 12 2009 at 12:06am:
As someone who has been there and done that, I am so very sorry for your loss. It’s never easy, but know he is in a better place and with your grandmother again. ((((((HUGS))))))
, on June 12 2009 at 1:06am:
You and your whole family are in my prayers. Loosing someone especially someone so close is hard. I am always told “time heals all wounds” and I know it doesn’t help now but, I promise things will get better! I hope you have a wonderful weekend Jenn keep your head up and I will pray for you!
, on June 12 2009 at 5:18am:
Jenn, I’m so sorry for your loss, but also thankful that your Grandfather’s suffering is over and he can rest happily with your Grandmother.
You and your family are in my prayers and I hope you find peace.
Your strength is inspiring! You are a credit to your family.
Stay strong and take care of yourself.
Jess xx
, on June 12 2009 at 9:43am:
I am so sorry. I know exactly what you are going through. You and your family are in my prayers.
, on June 12 2009 at 12:27pm:
Wow. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss and I hope that you and your family are all holding up well…
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May he rest in peace. You and your family are in my prayers.