The Old Folks Home

[Bunnylady]

Mom just called Grandma passed in her sleep at 9:45 pm Pacific time.

deb

Can't like this . . . hugs.

I'm sorry for your loss, but glad for your sake that she passed peacefully.

This is a raw subject for me, with my mother in hospice. Grief is a process, and we all deal with it in our own way. One of the ways I am dealing is by singing - though I don't look like my mother, somehow I inherited her "pipes," so me singing is almost like hearing her voice. She hasn't had enough breath for it for a few years, but when I was a kid, locating Mom first involved listening, since she was almost always singing or at least humming (and she had a beautiful voice).

 

[ronott1]

Mom just called Grandma passed in her sleep at 9:45 pm Pacific time.

I was ready for this.... Mom Wasnt...

deb

I am sorry to read this!

 

[getaclue]

deb, . My condolences to you, and your family.

 

[drumstick diva]

sorry deb

 

[ShrekDawg]

Can't like this . . . hugs.

I'm sorry for your loss, but glad for your sake that she passed peacefully.

This is a raw subject for me, with my mother in hospice. Grief is a process, and we all deal with it in our own way. One of the ways I am dealing is by singing - though I don't look like my mother, somehow I inherited her "pipes," so me singing is almost like hearing her voice. She hasn't had enough breath for it for a few years, but when I was a kid, locating Mom first involved listening, since she was almost always singing or at least humming (and she had a beautiful voice).

That is beautiful.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Deb, I am so sorry for your loss!

 

[Cynthia12]

Well shes off to San Bernardino... Mortuary is there all her family is there.... And the Cemetary is a very old one. I love it... She will be buried next to Grandpa... Dad is there... I have only seen his grave once. Hes next to grandpa...

I never cried for him.... Probably wont for her... but I will write.... I process death differently I guess.

deb

You are so right! Everyone has their own way to process death. I think writing is a beautiful way. As mentioned, if you care to share, we would love to hear some of what you decide to.

 

[Cynthia12]

Sharing this here too........Talked my hubby into going for a small hike the other day. This canyon isn't far from us. It's called Mapleton Canyon. We used to live in that town of Mapleton. I would take our motorhome up there for about a month and a half to stay. Easy to drive back down into town. I would have grandkids come and stay a few days at a time. Our dogs were with us. Hubby stayed home during the week while he worked, came up after, and stayed on weekends. It's so pretty up there. I should have gotten photos of the surroundings. Just these of us and our Cooper. First time we've gone up without a Golden Retriever. What did we see hiking back down into the camping area? A golden Retriever. Aww...! His name was Gary..he he, love it. He had the big block head like my first Golden. He wanted to play with our little Cooper. lol...the lady says, that's interesting, we've passed other dogs on the trail and he didn't want to play. Our Cooper is a frisky one. If these two hadn't been on a leash, they would have been off. Anyway, couldn't get a photo in our regular doggy photo spot...so much water! It was good to see. We went further up and sat on this log that's been there forever. Couldn't get to the big rock because of there being more water, and we weren't dressed for getting a bit wet. Again, that was good to see more water. The most we've seen in years! No drought this year! Hubby loves this little dog. . Here's us.. sitting..by..the water with our Cooper. Need to make it up there one more time this year.

 

[ronott1]

Sharing this here too........Talked my hubby into going for a small hike the other day. This canyon isn't far from us. It's called Mapleton Canyon. We used to live in that town of Mapleton. I would take our motorhome up there for about a month and a half to stay. Easy to drive back down into town. I would have grandkids come and stay a few days at a time. Our dogs were with us. Hubby stayed home during the week while he worked, came up after, and stayed on weekends. It's so pretty up there. I should have gotten photos of the surroundings. Just these of us and our Cooper. First time we've gone up without a Golden Retriever. What did we see hiking back down into the camping area? A golden Retriever. Aww...! His name was Gary..he he, love it. He had the big block head like my first Golden. He wanted to play with our little Cooper. lol...the lady says, that's interesting, we've passed other dogs on the trail and he didn't want to play. Our Cooper is a frisky one. If these two hadn't been on a leash, they would have been off. Anyway, couldn't get a photo in our regular doggy photo spot...so much water! It was good to see. We went further up and sat on this log that's been there forever. Couldn't get to the big rock because of there being more water, and we weren't dressed for getting a bit wet. Again, that was good to see more water. The most we've seen in years! No drought this year! Hubby loves this little dog. . Here's us.. sitting..by..the water with our Cooper. Need to make it up there one more time this year. View attachment 1876575 View attachment 1876576

It sounds like a great time!

 

[Peep_Show]

deb -- My heartfelt condolences.
Everybody grieves in their own way and at their own time. It might sneak up on you...or not. One thing for sure, you'll have no regrets for not having spent enough time with her. Cherish the good memories. Your grandmother lived a very long life, and that is to be celebrated.

Other celebrations in order are your weight loss... Whoo-hoot! Hitting the 200's is a VERY BIG thing. That is a huge milestone. (I was a little worried when you talked about not being able to find a pulse. Just what did they do to you on the table? Turn you into a zombie?) You've got this!