After 60 years of marriage...

[m1469]

My granfather passes away.

My grandparents just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, this last weekend.  The whole family (minus me) gathered together to celebrate with them, and that night, my grandfather almost passed away.  Then, he actually did last night.  I got to see him for the last time over the holidays (for the first time in a few years), and I knew it was the last time when I was there.  To my deep delight, that last time we were all together was purely and indescribabley great.

I kind of think he waited for their 60th anniversary, and this last gathering.  And then he finally let go.  I feel sad.

Rest in peace grandpa... bless your heart, grandma.  I love you.  They had a beautiful marriage, and he had a beautiful life.


Life is precious,
m1469


ps-  I just found out a number of years ago that he used to play the piano.  I like that.

[zheer]

 

[gruffalo]

R.I.P.

If you need anything m1469, im just a PM away.

[allthumbs]

My condolences m1469.

allthumbs

[m1469]

Thanks guys.   

[steve jones]

Sorry to hear that m1469. God certain has a sense of timing doesnt he? 

[stevie]

sad news mayla, both my grandfathers passed away over 10 years ago though, im 20, so its good that you got to know him better, best wishes.

[pianistimo]

dear mayla,  hope that you'll have many good memories after you get used to the initial shock of his death.  it took me many years to get over my adopted-grandfather - (he died when i was in highschool).  guess that you're left with good memories, after all is said and done.  hope your grandmother makes out ok.  (not literally - you know what i mean).

[ted]

Sorry to hear that, m1469. The death of someone close is always a shock regardless of how well he or she has lived or how well we imagine we are prepared.

[m1469]

Yeah, I was pretty sad for a few days before and a couple afterward.  I will say that I had wishes that I had been better about keeping in touch and those things... making more of an effort to be in contact with them.  But, I am grateful for the time I have had with him, and this has helped me realize my desire to be present, while I still can be, with those whom are important to me.

Thanks for your thoughts and comments.


m1469