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Jun 05, 2009 09:16

My grandfather died yesterday afternoon.  He was at home and had his wife, both children and three of five grandchildren by his side.  I was one of the grandkids present, and as difficult as it was, I am so glad I was able to be there at the end.

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sabaceanbabe June 5 2009, 13:35:56 UTC
*hugs you tight*

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amykay73 June 6 2009, 01:32:28 UTC
Thank you. I need all the hugs now.

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mbeancntr June 5 2009, 14:47:09 UTC
I'm so sorry, Amy. *hugs*
This made me very sad (and scared) to read. I can't believe it moved so fast. :(
*hugs again*

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amykay73 June 6 2009, 01:35:17 UTC
I know. I've been thinking about you and what you've been going through with your dad, especially as a I posted this. But my grandfather was 87 years old, and we had made a decision that except for the dose of radiation we weren't going to treat it. But we never expected it to progress this fast. The only blessing was that he didn't suffer, and didn't seem to be in much pain at the end.

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desert_vixen June 5 2009, 15:02:13 UTC

Amy, I'm sorry for your loss and am praying for you.

(((( ))))

DV

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amykay73 June 6 2009, 01:37:41 UTC
Thank you. I've been flip flopping through emotions all day, and know it's going to be a hard couple of days.

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morwen_peredhil June 5 2009, 16:52:01 UTC
I'm very sorry for your loss.

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amykay73 June 6 2009, 01:38:18 UTC
Thank you.

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lyssie June 6 2009, 00:26:42 UTC
Oh, honey. *snuggles a lot*

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amykay73 June 6 2009, 01:38:41 UTC
Thanks for the snuggles. I need them.

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