Friends, I will be absent now for a few days. As a family we are heading down to Devon to say goodbye to my 93 year old grandad who died last month. My nan died back in November so in a matter of months, I have lost both. Nan was unexpected, she had a heart attack in her sleep, grandad had been frail for quite sometime. He is a legend having flown tempests and spitfires back in his RAF days and it is him I have to thank for my love of gardening. I lost my dad in 2000 and that was the worst day of my life, tomorrow will be the second as grandad was up there on the same pedestal as I had my dad on and I am bereft to have now lost them both. I know at 47 years old I have been blessed to still have had my grandparents, but tomorrow I'm afraid I will be a little girl again and I will feel very sorry for myself and will be jolly cross at him for leaving us. I'll see you on the other side. Xx
Feel what you feel and don't let anyone tell you it is wrong. Everyone grieves in their own way!!!! Take care and we will see you later.
Let those tears run EJ. As Toni says we all grieve differently and no-one can tell you how to express your feelings. We'll be thinking of you.
EJ, you are so fortunate to have had such wonderful grandparents, and a wonderful father. In time the pain of loss will subside, and you'll be able to think of all the good things you shared with them. My sincere condolences to you. Looking forward to your return to the forum when you are ready.
It's hard to lose family members at any age but when they are the older generation that you have looked up to and tried to model it is very difficult. I am 77 now so my parents have been gone for awhile. It's brothers and sisters that are in that generation now. You will not forget them and you will remember the good times with your children. dooley
I am sorry for your loss. You are stronger than you think...most of us that are older know what you are going through because we have lost our loved ones and even some of the younger people. You will miss them but try to think of the good times and not spend too much time on the rest.
Aww, EJ. I am so very sad for you. I lost my grams 12 years ago and I still miss her. Even my kids miss her. My sincere sympathy to you on your loss. Safe travels, too.
I am deeply sorry for the great loss of your dear grandfather, EJ. When you get back up home we will all here be waiting for you with open arms and a lil cuddle. Strength to you.
