Ria Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 (edited) Grandma was 103, and up until 3 months ago was in excellent health. She had a fall at the end of June, and has gone downhill quickly since then. She was a spitfire, and I loved her dearly. Dh's family used to treat me horribly (and even these days it's obvious that I'm merely tolerated) but Grandma always loved me and let me know. She was always there for me, and I'm feeling very sad. She was ready, and I know she's happy, but I sure will miss her. Ria Edited to add: She was my number one fan when we were homeschooling! She just loved the fact that I taught the kids at home, and always wanted to know what we were studying. :) Edited October 8, 2008 by Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Oh Ria, I am so sorry for your family's loss. It sounds like she was an amazing lady. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyboys Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Grandma was 103, and up until 3 months ago was in excellent health. She had a fall at the end of June, and has gone downhill quickly since then. She was a spitfire, and I loved her dearly. Dh's family used to treat me horribly (and even these days it's obvious that I'm merely tolerated) but Grandma always loved me and let me know. She was always there for me, and I'm feeling very sad. She was ready, and I know she's happy, but I sure will miss her. Ria So sorry, Ria, especially for the particular bond that you had with her. I underlined part that reminds me of my great aunt. A fabulous woman who will always have a special place in my heart. Her last months were so like this, though. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 :grouphug: It sounds like she was a huge blessing to you! It's never easy to lose someone you love dearly, even when they're so ready to go. I'll pray for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 :grouphug: So sorry to hear it, Ria. :grouphug: I am reminded of my own grandma who entered Heaven last month after 100 years on this earth. Oh, was she a treasure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 How sad! :grouphug: Grandma's are soooo hard to lose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 So sorry, I pray my grandma lives to 103, she is like my mom, and I could not live w/o her. Lots of hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Sorry to hear that. It's never easy to say goodbye, no matter the circumstances. Hugs to you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I am sorry for your loss. Wishing your family comfort and peace. On a seperate note, I am really glad to see you back on the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kris Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Oh, you poor thing! I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm so sorry, Ria. What an amazing life she must have lived - all the things she lived through! :grouphug: I'm sorry for the tremendous loss to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin in Tx Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Aww... I'm so sorry you lost your friend and supporter, Ria. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Hood Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) I am so sorry, Ria. Edited October 9, 2008 by Robin Hood Hit send too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm sorry, Ria. :angelsad2: Your post reminds me so much of my dh's grandma who passed away. She was the one member of the family who always loved and accepted me. Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Ria, I'm so sorry. :grouphug: I know just what you mean though...I miss my adopted grandparents and my mother's mom so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Grandma was 103, and up until 3 months ago was in excellent health. She had a fall at the end of June, and has gone downhill quickly since then. She was a spitfire, and I loved her dearly. Dh's family used to treat me horribly (and even these days it's obvious that I'm merely tolerated) but Grandma always loved me and let me know. She was always there for me, and I'm feeling very sad. She was ready, and I know she's happy, but I sure will miss her. Ria Edited to add: She was my number one fan when we were homeschooling! She just loved the fact that I taught the kids at home, and always wanted to know what we were studying. :) Ria, I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a real pal for you when you needed one. I can't imagine anyone treating you horribly! :grouphug: Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Grandma was 103, and up until 3 months ago was in excellent health. She had a fall at the end of June, and has gone downhill quickly since then. She was a spitfire, and I loved her dearly. Dh's family used to treat me horribly (and even these days it's obvious that I'm merely tolerated) but Grandma always loved me and let me know. She was always there for me, and I'm feeling very sad. She was ready, and I know she's happy, but I sure will miss her. Ria Edited to add: She was my number one fan when we were homeschooling! She just loved the fact that I taught the kids at home, and always wanted to know what we were studying. :) I am sorry that she is not here with you. She sounds like a lovely person. I felt the same when my great-grandmother died. The women in my family all had their babies at a young age (18-20yo) so my great-grandmother was someone I knew well, who was energetic and spunky. For most of my childhood she lived alone in Chicago and took public transportation all over the city, hauling her shopping cart. She was also someone who was always loving and accepting of me, even when most of the others in my dysfuctional family were too caught up in their own unhappiness to show kindness. I still miss her, and I will pray for your family's grief today. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm sorry. My Grandma is almost 90 and I am not even close to ready to lose her! I'm praying for your family now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 (((Hugs for the family))) Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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