The Days Long Gone

May 28, 2012 11:20

My grandfather died last night at 6:30PM. My grandparents on both sides of the family have been alive and self-sufficient throughout my entire life, and I've been indescribably fortunate to have their love over 27 years. But he was ready for it and the rest of us were ready for it, after his struggles with dementia and cancer. When my family ( Read more... )

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moderntragedie May 28 2012, 21:06:26 UTC
My condolences. I will experience what you have experienced within the next few years, and I don't know how I will react to it.

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stephen_poon June 1 2012, 17:01:30 UTC
I didn't know how I would react, either, but as long as you've said all you've wanted to say with him and you've made peace with yourself for the inevitable, I think it will all be OK.

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blood_sorbet May 28 2012, 23:42:32 UTC
Sorry about your grandfather :( But I'm glad that it was a peaceful passing for both him and you and your family (that's how it was with my grandmother last month). *HUG*

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stephen_poon June 1 2012, 17:03:34 UTC
Thanks. I was glad, too. That's really the best you can ask for.

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harl May 29 2012, 04:59:36 UTC
Deep condolences :(

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stephen_poon June 1 2012, 17:04:02 UTC
Much appreciated.

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stephen_poon June 1 2012, 17:04:17 UTC
Thanks. I'm certain he will!

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lassarina June 1 2012, 21:34:29 UTC
I'm so sorry. (And sorry that this is late; I've been terrible about reading recently.)

Hugs as wanted.

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