Mothers Day 2009 002, originally uploaded by coming2cambodia.
This morning my Grandmother left us and here is what I am happy for:
- She out lived the doctors expectations by 15 months.
- She was never in pain; if she had to take any pain meds, it was usually just Tylenol.
- She never felt alone; she had family who visited her daily and other kids who flew in often.
- I was gainfully unemployed for 9 months and got to spend much of that time with her.
Dear Claire
I am sorry for your loss. It is heartening to read your list of thankfulness. You focus on the time you had with her and her time with family. I wish you well during this time of mourning and loss.
By: ResidentExpat on June 23, 2009
at 7:46 am
I’m really sorry Clare.
By: travelchile on June 23, 2009
at 1:04 pm
So sorry to hear about your grandmother. She was a lucky woman, indeed to have you in her life. (((hugs)))
By: eileen on June 23, 2009
at 5:47 pm
I’m sorry Clare. It’s hard to lose a loved one. I’m glad you got to spend lots of time with her these last months.
un abrazo
Heather
By: Heather on June 24, 2009
at 10:38 am
Thank You for spending so much time with her and not letting her feel alone. I wish I could have gotten out there more often. I was looking forward to seeing her next weekend. But, if she were still alive, she couldn’t have been there. Now she will be.
PS.. There is a superstition that if you find a dime, it is a sign from someone who has passed away that he or she is okay. My family has been finding dimes all over the house.
Can’t wait to see you, either way.
<3 Annie
By: Annie McKenna on June 24, 2009
at 7:49 pm
I’m very sorry to hear this Claire. It’s so wonderful that you were able to accompany her so much in the last months.
Hope your family is doing OK.
By: Still Life in South America on June 25, 2009
at 6:52 am
I’m sorry Clare. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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at 8:18 am
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