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Lost my grandma last night

NorthernRedneck

NorthernRedneck

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My grandmother and I were very close as I was growing up. As a child, I spent most of my time over at her house.

She's been sick with cancer for the past few years. A few weeks ago, her doctor said she might last another 6-8 months. Last monday, she took a turn for the worst. Her cancer had spread throughout her body. She was rushed from her senior's home by ambulance to the hospital a few days ago. Last night, my grandmother passed peacefully at around 3am. Rest in Peace!!!

My grandfather passed away only two years ago from cancer. My grandparents are now together once again.

I'm supposed to play the part of Santa tonight in our annual christmas parade. I still plan on doing it though I know it'll be hard.
 
Brian, We are sorry for your loss and understand how you feel. Last weekend my wife lost her Grandmother. She was 87 and had been married to her husband for 67 years. My wife's mom (her daughter) died very young and so they became very very close. It's a new chapter. Prayers for strength and fond memories. I think you'll be a better Santa than you realize.
 
Brian i am so sorry for your loss....when playing Santa tonight enjoy the moment and Grandma will look down and be proud.....follow your Heart.

Rest in peace and God Bless you Grandma.


My Thoughts and Prayers are with all that Loved her.
 
So sorry to hear of your loss Brian.
It is never easy to find the right words to show feelings. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
 
My condolences Brian. You said it best, they are together again. i can't imagine playing santa so soon after her passing. Maybe it was the best medicine of all for you. I hope so.
 
hey i bet if you think about how much you loved her and how much she loved you you wont be able to stop being jolly if the two of you were aqnything like me and my grandma were of course you will still be sad but think about the love you will smile forever
 
I am sorry. I have lost both sets of grandparents and can understand whereof you post.

What you are is a testament to her. She must've been a heckuva lady!
 
Thanks everyone.

I put my game face on today and tried to force a smile. It was hard but I managed. We spent most of the afternoon getting our float ready for the xmas parade of lights. I was once again the towns santa in the parade. The parade ended at the local arena where I came in and took pictures with the kids and handed out candy canes for an hour.

The hardest part of the day was something totally unforseen. The parade route passes right by the senior's home and hospital. THere was fireworks at different locations along the parade route....one being infront of the hospital. My float stopped right infront of my grandmother's apartment as the fireworks went off. So here I was for about 10 minutes sitting there right in front of her old apartment and found myself looking at it as fireworks shot up from directly behind her building. That part was hard. Once we got moving again, things where a little easier.

Thanks again everyone for the words of encouragement. It really does help.
 
We had the wake tonight. It went alright. As per her wishes, she was cremated. The funeral is tomorrow. I don't know how I'll be able to handle that. Growing up, I was always closer to my grandparents then my own parents. Now, I lost grandpa two yrs ago and now grandma. The past few years have been tough on the family in that aspect. 3yrs ago, grandpa was diagnosed with cancer. We watched as he withered away to nothing. Only two weeks after grandpa died, we found out grandma had cancer. She lasted 2 yrs. It's been an emotional rollercoaster to say the least.
 
I managed to pull through today for my grandma. It was hard....no doubt. But I did it! As I said, growing up, my grandparents played a huge role in my life. I was at their house every chance I got (which wasn't hard for me since they lived just down the block from us) My grandmother moved 8 hrs away when I was 11. I went to visit every chance I got spending christmas holidays, march break, etc... at her place. Every summer for a few years, I would head to her house and spend a month. We were very close. Now that she's gone, there's an emptiness inside that I don't know how to fill. I know that feeling will subside eventually but I also know that I've got two guardian angels looking over me now.

The hardest part today for me was when I carried my grandmother out of the church to her final resting place. I managed to pull through though.

So long grandma. May you find eternal happiness now that you're in grandpa's arms again.
 
Brian, like you I was very close to my Grams and we kids spent the summers at my Grandparent's house every summer.

Of course you're going to miss her, but time heals all and you know that.

Hugs a bunch for being such a wonderful Grandson.
 
I’m so very sorry to hear about your Grandmother’s passing.

I’m sure she is very proud of her grandson your ability to focus on the family.
 
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