I learned tonight that my Grandfather passed away at 6:10pm this afternoon. I am told he went fast and there wasn't any time to call anyone at all to say that he was failing
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When jeff and I *finally* got to Edmonton after a long time of wanting to but not being able to afford the time and airfare at the same time, we did the math and realised we hadn't seen any of our Alberta relatives except dad for ten years. The time before, i hadn't even graduated high school. And now I was introducing around my SO, soon to be my fiance, then my husband. So I know how the time can vanish. But I didn't lose anyone meantime. That is so much harder.
You have my sympathies. All I can think to say, is to be thankful that you live in an age of technology that allowed you the contact that you did have. It doesn't make it any easier, but you can take some comfort in that. Take care.
My sympathies for your loss. I understand the feeling. If it weren't for a sudden trip cancellation, I wouldn't have seen my Grandmother one last time before she passed away and thus James got to meet her as well. She died the year before James and I were engaged. I still miss her always.
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When jeff and I *finally* got to Edmonton after a long time of wanting to but not being able to afford the time and airfare at the same time, we did the math and realised we hadn't seen any of our Alberta relatives except dad for ten years. The time before, i hadn't even graduated high school. And now I was introducing around my SO, soon to be my fiance, then my husband. So I know how the time can vanish. But I didn't lose anyone meantime. That is so much harder.
Take care of yourself, and grieve.
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