Last Sunday my precious Nan died..... at home, in my arms just as i promised her she would. I am completely lost without her.... as is my dear Grandad.... they had known each other since they were ten.... 1929..... married in 1943 ( 68yrs ago)
This picture was taken 6yrs ago this very month.... Nan is holding one of my twin girls who were 3mths old at the time..... Nan looked so happy and well then..... the following year in September she had a bi-lateral brain hemorrhage....... i started to care for her (and Grandad, who already had dementia) on the 1st of December on her discharge from hospital.... i brought her home then to die..... she amazed doctors and specialists with her recovery..... although she never walked or even stood up again , she did brilliantly..... then last summer she developed Alzheimer's...... and by September last year she was unable to do anything for herself...... but she survived a year..... she was the best, most generous, most wonderful Nan in the whole world..... and i love her so much.
Nan's funeral is on Friday (30th September).... this is my only post this week..... i shall post again for the start of the 31days of Hallow e'en although i dont seem to have any mojo at all.Nan.... i love you.... i miss you.... and i dont know how i'll live the rest of my life without you.
Love you forever lynda xxx
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and you'll remain in my thoughts. Gentle hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteSending thoughts and prayers your way. So glad you were with your Nan when she passed, as you work through your grief and loss that will always mean alot to you. Cyber Hugs-keep steppin'
ReplyDeleteOh my dear. My heart goes out to you dear lady. How blessed she was to die in your arms. My thoughts will be with you and your family, and I've lit a candle for your sweet Nan. Hugs, Di
ReplyDeletethinking of you! My deepest sympathies. I hope you find your Mojo, think of the celebration that occurs in Mexico each year for the Day of the Dead, and remember and celebrate your Nan as you blog along with all of us. My prayers are with you, that you find joy in remembering.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Lyn, my heart goes out to you. I hope that when the pain eases a little you can take comfort from all the happy memories of such a wonderful lady.Thinking of you and your family
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Claire xx
Much love to you and your Grandad, Lyn. At least you were able to grant her wish. Will be thinking of you. Take care.
ReplyDeleteOh Lyn,
ReplyDeletethere are no words to express my sorrow for your loss. My Nan has been gone for 18 years now and I still miss her every day! Will be thinking about you on Friday hun.
Take care, hug you kids and your Grandad, they will give you the comfort and the strength to cope with the days ahead.
much love
Dawn xx
Hello Lyn. I am so sorry to hear of this sad news, I know your Dear Nan meant a lot to you. You are in my thoughts at this very sad time, sending you a BIG HUG.
ReplyDeleteLots of love, Sandra xxx
So very sorry for your loss. Lots of hugs. Anesha
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss Lynx. Sorry to use a cliche......time is a great healer, eventually the sorrow will be replaced with loving memories.
ReplyDeleteLove Fiona. x
That was a wonderful thing you did for your gran. Sending you lots of love and a big hug from me xxx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeletexoxo Sioux
so sorry for your loss, thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteXOXO monique
What a beautiful lady and how wonderful she passed her love and beauty to you sweet Lyn. Thinking of you and knowing the coming days will be so hard x Gentle hugs lovey to you, the girls and your Grandad x
ReplyDeletedear lynn,, my deepest sympathy ..
ReplyDeletei hope granddad is able to deal with this..
you nan had a very full and rich life..
i wish you lots of strenghth during the funeral and all things that you have to deal and solve after some one had died..
I am so sorry to hear of your loss - she was clearly beloved on this earth and I belileve there is no more any of us could hope for. It sounds as though you made it so. sending you heartfelt healing wishes. penny x
ReplyDeleteSending heartfelt sympathy to you for the sad loss of your dear Nan. You are such a special lady caring for her and your Grandad and fulfilling the promise you made.
ReplyDeleteWishing you strength for the difficult days to come
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Lyn, so sorry to hear of your sad loss hun. She was a huge part of your life, I know. I admire all of your love and dedication to both her and your grandad. To hold her in her time of passing I'm sure was a great comfort for her journey ahead.
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Rosie
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My heart goes out to you, She will always be with you if not in body she will always be in your heart!
ReplyDeleteSending Hugs~Shell~Alaska♥
My heart goes out to you Lyn.Sending big hugs and condolances.Alzheimers is such a horrible cruel disease my mum has suffered for 5 years and it is hard.One blessing she died where she wanted to die in your arms at home how precious!
ReplyDeleteShe will be sadly missed im sure by your Grandad and all your family.
Love n hugs
Judex
I'm so sorry for your loss. Wishing you and yours strength for the next days and weeks.
ReplyDeleteJust know I love you! I am thinking of you and everything I said in the email is true! Please know you are not alone!
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.
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Kathi
Oh, it´s so sad... big big hugs from me to you
ReplyDelete// Milo
walking with you dearest
ReplyDeletefrankie
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This is heartbreaking news, how sad for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all strength to deal with this loss.
Lynx, waht a lovely tribute to your Nan. You know what the Minions were praying for and she is finally at peace. My heart goes out to you and your family. Huge hugs, hon. xxD
ReplyDeleteYour loss is so sad. My heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Sue
Lots of hugs sweet Lynx. Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts and love for you Nan with us.
ReplyDeleteLynx, I am so, so sorry for your loss. You know where to find me if you ever need me. Much love to your whole family. Blessings.
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