my grandmother died this morning

[kragen]

The woman who was always there for me throughout my life, who held my hand even when she couldn't remember my name; the grandmother whose memory warned me away from violence countless times; the woman who had a 50-year love affair with my grandfather that taught me the meaning of romance; today she is dead.

Update: phyxius's entry on the subject.

Comments

[urox]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[kragen]

Thank you.

[puzzlement]

Very sorry to hear that. I wish your family strength in the next few weeks.

[kragen]

Thank you; that's very kind. I think the last five years were harder than the next few weeks will be, except perhaps for my grandfather.

[puzzlement]

You're welcome. My mother's father's death was similar: the months preceding it were harder than the aftermath.

[smws]

I hope her memory warns and warms you still. I'm sorry.

[kragen]

Thank you.

[kineticphoenix]

*big hugs* I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. She sounds like a wonderful woman. I'll be adding her to my Samhain list.

Treasure your memories of her; what is remembered lives.

[kragen]

Thank you. I don't believe she was religious, but she wasn't particularly opposed to religious people, so I don't think she'd mind.

[titusmcgonnaga]

My heart goes out to her and she, understandably, has said she’ll probably never read another romance.

[kryscat]

I'm sorry about your grandmother. *hugs*

[kragen]

Thank you. This means Beatrice and I will be out of town this weekend.

[kryscat]

I completely understand. Hope you all give and receive the support you need in TX.