Comments on: Saying Goodbye To Our GrandParents.

By: Angie

Angie — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:36:24 +0000

This was a nice post. I really greatful that my parents are just in the late 40s and early 50s and hopefully will be around a very long time for my son who is 10 now. They play a really important part in his life.

I never met my dad’s dad as he died before I was born and his step-dad died before I was born as well. All I have are stories and those aren’t many. My dad’s mom died when I was 17 but she was 81. She had 9 kids and lots and lots of grandkids and great grandkids. She was loved by so many people. She had dementia and Alzheimer’s years before she died and this does hurt the entire family.

My mom’s mom died when I was 3 in her 60s of cancer so I have no memory of her at all. She had 8 kids but sadly she died before most of her grandkids had the chance to meet her. My mom’s dad was a deadbeat and although he didn’t die until I was 18 he was never really a grandpa to me and was a really mean person and I didn’t have much contact with him.

By: Ale O

Ale O — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:30:59 +0000

I can so sympathize & empathize. I was born to young parents-19 & 20- who married out of HS & had me 1 yr later. I therefore had my grandparents well into my 20s..actually knock knock ny grandpa @ 87 is still here but now not in good health. Both of my parents remarried, so I gained more ggs. The hardest has been the loss of my grandmas, one 6 yrs ago, one 12 yrs next mo; they literally helped raise me, & I will never get over losing them, no matter how long I live-God Bless you all during this..He & your Grandparents are with you Always!!!!

By: tami

tami — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:07:56 +0000

Sorry for your losts. My Granny NuNu passed away a couple of years ago, she was 85, Love her to pieces.

By: Stephanie @MingleMediaTV

Stephanie @MingleMediaTV — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:57:38 +0000

Lee, this was a very touching post for me to read. After losing both my grandparents in my tweens and my Mom when I turned 18 and my father at 33, I can feel the emotion that you are facing. It is frustrating to not have the power to make things all right for our loved ones, but I believe they are always part of our lives. We have their memories and can keep telling their stories but journaling them for future reference is the best way to keep them alive for us and our families.

Hugs to you – chin up and keep shining!

Steph

By: Gillian

Gillian — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:55:58 +0000

Thank you for sharing this, and like everyone else, I’m sorry for your losses. My husband and I are right there with you, him losing his maternal Grandfather his senior year of high school, and then ten years later, losing his maternal just a few months ago. My Granddad, who called me his “Little Mouse”, even after I got married, passed away just two months before I became pregnant with the first great-grandchild. A child named after him. Losing people you love is painful, but it is always wonderful to have warm memories to cherish them with. I hope your memories give you and your husband comfort as you deal with your loss, and I hope they will continue to give you comfort when another painful time approaches.

By: Karen of Sillymonkeez

Karen of Sillymonkeez — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:03:57 +0000

Facing inevitable old age is so difficult. It’s hard to think about it, but my husband and I know that our parents are getting on in years. They are a long way from 90, but still, the thought of losing one of them is so scary. We are still in denial about how old we are getting ourselves though. My husband will be officially considered “middle-aged” in a couple of years and he doesn’t like that one bit.

I hope Grandma S. shows everyone once again how strong she is and makes a speedy recovery.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:44:14 +0000

It’s hard when you’re close to your grandparents. Mine all passed when I was in high school and my early 20′s. My mom’s parents pretty much raised me, and it was like losing my parents. It’s been about 8 and 9 years since they both died, and there are still times I just want to pick up the phone and talk to them about something.

By: Mystic Onion

Mystic Onion — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:58:09 +0000

Lovely tribute hon. They might be reading your blog in the afterlife.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:36:35 +0000

What a beautiful and touching post, Lee. I never met my grandfathers, one died before I was born and the other died when I was 13, and my mother wasn’t a fan of his, so she wouldn’t let me meet him (I’m still bitter about that) I lost my Nanny in 2001. I was the only grandchild and she was my best friend, although, when she passed (suddenly at 65), I knew she’d be happier wherever she ended up, she had lost her leg to blood clots 2 weeks prior, my grandmother was a single mom and VERY hard working, being leg-less would have killed her spirit. My other grandmother is in her 80′s. I keep telling my hubs that we need to go visit her before something happens, she lives across the country from us. Adam lost his grandmother 2 years ago, and it’s still hard for all of us. His grandfather and other grandparents aren’t doing so well either, so it’s really hard to watch.

What a wonderful tribute to your grandparents though, Lee. Lots of love and I’m so sorry for your losses.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:10:04 +0000

I am sorry for your losses. I have lost all of my grandparents. My Grandma Rose was my best friend and she had Alzheimer’s. I completely understand how your family felt about Your Grandpa because I felt the same way about my Grandma Rose. I used to think that her soul had already gone to heaven and her body was just here. If that makes sense. This post made me cry and I just want to give you a hug. If you need to talk you know a few ways to get a hold of me.