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what a weekend it has been! first, my Grandmother who was 101 died on Thursday. the funeral is tomorrow. I'm taking my kids. it will be their first funeral, but at ages 10 and 12, I think they should experience what it's like to say goodbye to a special person that they've loved and cared about. It was a peaceful death, she went in her sleep. I told my children that it's more about celebrating her life and all the wonderful things she did, and how we can share all our memories of her. she was a very special woman. quite a role model.. my grandparents were married 78 years which is practically unheard of! happily married too!
I haven't been eating much this weekend due to being sick as well, but unfortunately i'm just picking at all the crappy foods that are around the house and at the xmas parties we've been going to. I'm off work today, as I have no voice to speak of. very frustrating. can't very well work with preschoolers without a voice!
well, off to make some more tea and vegetate.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. We have a lot in common. My Grandmother passed in September at 92. She went while praying with my Aunt. I have 3 kids 13,7, and 4. I was so afraid of how they would take the news. My 7 year old took it the hardest, but he was a little trooper. Keep her memories alive in your mind and in theirs, and remind them that they will get to see her again someday. Grief is a strange thing. It will come and go in waves. Just hang in there and remember that you have the love and support of your family and friends. I will keep you in my prayers.
15 Dec 08 by member: redone750
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Oh, what a wonderful, long life your Grandmother had! And happily married for the majority of it - you're right, that IS practically unheard of. It's good that your children can experience this. We all need to learn how to grieve and accept the losses that are part of life. I am sorry you lost your Grandmother, but I'm glad you are celebrating her life. Thanks for sharing the happy memory of her long marriage!
15 Dec 08 by member: amryk
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Sorry to hear about your Grandmother. I had a death in the family this week too with the funeral being tomorrow. It's always hard but it seems to be extra-hard when it happens during the holiday season. You did the right thing telling your children that this is a celebration of her life! Hope you're feeling better soon!
15 Dec 08 by member: mbhpro
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