This morning I got a call at 6 from my sister. My grandmother had passed away.
It was quite unexpected. From what my dad said she died peacefully. Saturday evening they were out visiting relatives and she didn't feel well so they went home. Sometime around 11:30 p.m they took her to the hospital and she passed away from a brain aneurysm.
It's been a rough day. At first I was in shock. But when I went back to bed the husband asked who was on the phone. I told him it was my sister and then he asked if everything was okay. That's when I lost it. Death is just so final.
My Grandma was special. She loved everyone in her own special way. She was a great mother of 11 kids. She had 52 (I think) Grandchildren and 28 or more great granchildren. There was never a birthday that she didn't send a letter or card. She remembered everyones birthdates. For Christmas she always gave something to the grandkids just to show she loved each one. She really was a great lady, that tried her hardest to live the word of God and teach all those that would listen. All she wants is to see her family again some day.
I think being part of our religion really helps to feel comforted during this time. I know we'll see her again. And I know she's in a better place. She's not in any pain and that's the best thing for her. It's just hard to imagine my poor grandpa without his wife. My dad was visiting this weekend, he had no idea this would be the last time he'd see his mother though. I'm just glad that he was there and able to say goodbye.
I know this weekend is going to be really hard. My dad asked me and my sister to give the Eulogy at the funeral. I'm honored to be asked. But at the same time it's terrifying. I'm not sure if I am that strong to stand in front of those people and talk about my Grandma's life and history. It will make it easier standing up there with my sister though.
She's the first grandparent I've lost and the first person that I knew on a personal level to lose. It's going to be an emotional week.
I really do love my grandma and I will miss her.
We are leaving to drive there (Canada) on Wednesday. The funeral is on Friday. Please have my family in your thoughts and prayers. Blog world is the best for that!
6 comments:
Hey, you.
I am so sorry to hear about your gradmother. It is always a shock to lose someone that you love, even if there is warning. We are never old enough to lose parents or grandparents.
Big hugs and I know angels will surround you and your family right now.
I'm so sorry you lost your grandmother. Death is such a hard thing to deal with. It gets easier with time, but you will always miss her. Cherish your memories of her and look forward to seeing her again.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It is always such a hard thing to loss someone you love and having them go unexpectantly like that seem harder to take. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and just remember your grandmother is watching over you and waiting until you will meet again.
Hey, chika-dee, call or IM if you need to talk. I'm pretty good at this stuff, really.
I know how you feel. Losing my grandparents last year was so surreal and painful, and yet I feel so at peace right now. You were there for me then, and I only wish I could be there for you now. You're in my prayers, and I know you'll give a beautiful eulogy on Friday.
xxoo
I hope it went ok. Just checking in...
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