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[southblvd]

I have had trouble maintaining steady footing on the earth since she passed away. When my grandaddy died two Januaries ago, I still had half of the unit that has been my strongest support since day one -- May 5, 1982. I could still go and see her with him there in the room, albeit hanging from a nail, in a frame, rather than sitting in his chair

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[mjva]

Nora, I am sorry for your loss. I also had a difficult time with my grandmother's death. I cant even imagine how hard it will be when my mom's parents pass away, I am even closer to them. please accept my sincerest condolences.

One of the greatest things to come out of the loss of my grandmother was a recounting of all the memories i had of her since i was a little kid. i still cherish them and can only be thankful that she was, simply put, herself.

grandmothers are the best. :o)

[southblvd]

thank you, Mike. You are so good at knowing the right thing to say -- I feel fortunate to have you cross my path every time that you do.

"oh no" doesn't seem big enough to contain the shock.

[edwardestlin]

I'm sorry to hear this news. I haven't even peeked at your journal in almost a year until today. Something told me to read..and damn. I'm truly very sorry.

One of the favorite books I own was given to me from your mom that your Nannie used when she was in college. It's an old Theatre History book. I actually read it often. I like looking at the weathered pages. I like seeing your grandmother's carefully pencilled-in annotations and notes.

I know how hard you took it when your Grandfather died, and I'm sorry that you have to relive not only that experience, but a fresher one as well.

She was a beautiful sweet lady, who the first time I met her, wanted me to fix her tape player so she could listen to Irish Drinking songs...pretending she knews the words and mouthing along. That's a happy thing.

You're a very good, strong Nora by the way. And whatever you choose to do or wherever you go, I know you'll be fine. Please take care and again, I'm sorry to hear this news.

*hug*

Re: "oh no" doesn't seem big enough to contain the shock.

[southblvd]

I appreciate your sentiment. Thank you, Michael.