
Tonight, around 8pm, she finally passed on to join her husband and daughter. Her passing was not a suprise but will still shake my family greatly.
Even though I was very much prepared for this event I'm surprised at it's effect on me. Grandma D was an oppinionated woman (sound familiar?) and very much shared the role of 'head of the family' with Papa - they both set the tone for our family. With them both gone it will take a while to adjust as a family.
I'm really glad that I saw her on my last trip to Orlando. As I prepared to leave I gave her a hug and told her 'Alright Beautiful, you behave!' When I leaned over to hug her she said 'I love you - you're my only grandaughter - I'll always love you' and she squeezed me super hard. It's nice to know that she knew who I was and that we got to say goodbye.
The funeral is being planned for Friday, I'll be heading down to Florida to be with my family as soon as possible.
4 comments:
I am very sorry for your loss. She is in a much better place now.
What a beautiful tribute. I know it wasn't easy writing with the tears flowing (I know mine were reading it). I wanted you to know how much it touched me.
Mary Jane
Thanks for your comments and sympathies... they are taken to heart.
I'm so sorry Sara. *hug*
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