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[sea_thoughts]

I meant to update my LJ last weekend but my granddad was taken into hospital and we spent the week waiting for news. My parents just phoned me and told me that he died peacefully this morning. It's good, because he wasn't really him any more; Alzheimer's had gradually eroded the man I grew up with and he was practically housebound, which for a man who'd always enjoyed his sport was akin to torture. So I'm glad he's not suffering any more, but I'm still sad. Although he was a selfish man, he was always loving and kind towards me and until my cousin Jack was born, I was his favourite grandchild. My dad's father died when he was 11 so my granddad was the only grandfather I had growing up (but I had 3 grandmothers - my mother's mother, my mother's stepmother and my father's mother) and now I won't have that again (unless I find a partner with a living grandparent).

I'm postponing my life update for a little while but I will be back.

Comments

[jules1278.livejournal.com]

Lots and lots of hugs for you, dear. <3

[viomisehunt.livejournal.com]

I am sorry for your loss.

[nightingeek.livejournal.com]

♥ i'm so sorry for your loss. i'll definitely keep you and your family in mind, and stay strong:)

[rpdom.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[amamama.livejournal.com]

Oh honey, I'm so sorry for your loss. Which has been double. First you lost him to Alzheimer, and now you lost him physically. nod grandpa to hug any longer. It's a sad part of growing up, having our grandparents leave us. But at least you had him for a long time. *big, big hugs*

[mrs-tribble.livejournal.com]

So sorry honey. You know where I am if you need me xxx

[apsaraqueen.livejournal.com]

so sorry to hear this :( you know we're here for you, dear!

[sache.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[amazonqueenkate.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, chica. :( It's hard to balance the "glad he's not suffering" with the "sad he's not here."

Hang in there, yeah?

[kit-the-brave.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry. *hugs*

[just-keep-on.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, I'm so very sorry ... This must be incredibly hard for you and your family, dealing with so much loss within the past year. Do try to take care of yourself and definitely take your time. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family ...

[stmargarets.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I missed my grandfather terribly when he died. It is a unique relationship. I hope your good memories of him will bring you comfort in the days to come. You have all my sympathy.

[pineapple-sky.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry, honey. :( *hugs tightly* I only knew my maternal grandad, and he died when I was three, but I still miss him and wish he'd been around longer.

[h311ybean]

I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

[norwegianblue47.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss.

[genesse.livejournal.com]

Lots of *hugs*

[jedicathy.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. hugs hugs hugs!!!

(really... you're the third person I know with sick/dying grand parents :s And my grand mother was diagnosed with cancer yesterday. I'm waiting for more news now... )

[dejana.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. ♥

[lovelylytton.livejournal.com]

Darling, my condolences. *hugs*
Let me know if there's anything I can do.