death in the family

[banondraig]

my grandmother's so just passed on earlier today. they never got married, b/c both were widowed, and didn't want to deal with getting married again, but he's been part of the family for over 20 years and it is just starting to sink in that i will never see him again. also i'm worried about how this will affect my grandmother as she has been in poor health herself lately. i'm about to go to iraq in the fall and i'm afraid i will never see her again either.

whatever energy you want to send, especially for my grandmother, will be more than welcome.

[Wytchie]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
BB
Wytchie

[Jenne]

P&PT's and energies for you and your family, banondraig. :hugz:

[Brenda]

Energy sent for you and your family :hugz:

[starfire]

Energy for you both.
Spend as much time with her as you can, share what you can, and talk about all that you ever thought you wanted. Death is a tough one, especially on older folk, it is devistating to lose your significant other at any age, but the more time together the harder. Especially since it sounds like she had a good relationship with her significant other. Also you may offer to help her, and by all means let her know how much you need her and care about her.

Good luck to you in Iraq as well, I have two young friends that are going in 6 months or so too. One it will be his first, and the other his 3rd time. Bless you all, and bless your grandmother

[Earthy]

:hugz: and energies to you.

[banondraig]

P&PT's and energies for you and your family, banondraig. :hugz:

thanks. :hugz: what are p&pt's?

[banondraig]

Energy for you both.
Spend as much time with her as you can, share what you can, and talk about all that you ever thought you wanted. Death is a tough one, especially on older folk, it is devistating to lose your significant other at any age, but the more time together the harder. Especially since it sounds like she had a good relationship with her significant other. Also you may offer to help her, and by all means let her know how much you need her and care about her.

Good luck to you in Iraq as well, I have two young friends that are going in 6 months or so too. One it will be his first, and the other his 3rd time. Bless you all, and bless your grandmother

the third time! :bug: it's only my 2nd! poor guy!

[Jenne]

thanks. :hugz: what are p&pt's?

Oops! Prayers and positive thoughts! Sowwwy! :hugz:

[Contra Mundum]

aaw i'm so sorry to hear banondraig, my thoughts are with you and the family.

[~Elise~]

oh my! Energy for the whole family on the way!

Elise

[Teresa]

Sending energies!

[DragonsChest]

My thoughts and well wishes are with you and your family - I'm so sorry. :hugz:

[WitchOfEndor]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Lots of energy & prayers sent.

[DandelionDame]

Sweetie, I've sent lots of love and good stuff to you and your Grandmother. I am so sorry for all of this sadness.

Thank you with all of my heart for what you're doing, darlin'. You're an amazing lady who has undoubtedly made your family very proud.

[CzechWoods]

so sorry to hear. told you in the poke and on the car

[SilverClaw]

Energy being sent.

[GryphonGirl]

Hugs and Energy sent.....

[Willow Rosette]

Im so sorry for your loss. Energy is sent to her that she is able to cope with it in her own way and become healthy while you are gone.

One idea I heard on the radio that I really liked. This guys parents were older so he made a trip up to where they are, sat them down and video taped everything they had to say. From their thoughts on the world to as many stories of growing up as he could get out of them. He said total in 2 days he probably shot like 8 hours of video and he will go back and put their voices over a video library of pictures. I hope I explained it well cause it sounded very cool.

I will say prayers for every one involved and that you come back home safe.

[mucgwyrt]

Sweetie, I've sent lots of love and good stuff to you and your Grandmother. I am so sorry for all of this sadness.

Thank you with all of my heart for what you're doing, darlin'. You're an amazing lady who has undoubtedly made your family very proud.
:uhhuhuh: I couldn't say it any better :)

:hugz: :smoochypo

[*Rain*]

My thoughts are with both you and your grandmother.

:hugz:

[banondraig]

Im so sorry for your loss. Energy is sent to her that she is able to cope with it in her own way and become healthy while you are gone.

One idea I heard on the radio that I really liked. This guys parents were older so he made a trip up to where they are, sat them down and video taped everything they had to say. From their thoughts on the world to as many stories of growing up as he could get out of them. He said total in 2 days he probably shot like 8 hours of video and he will go back and put their voices over a video library of pictures. I hope I explained it well cause it sounded very cool.

I will say prayers for every one involved and that you come back home safe.

i would dearly love to di that, but i live way too far away. maybe i can convince my mom.

[Willow Rosette]

i would dearly love to di that, but i live way too far away. maybe i can convince my mom.

im sorry. I will cross my fingers and say a prayer that she might do this for you.

[banondraig]

im sorry. I will cross my fingers and say a prayer that she might do this for you.

thanks. you're sweet. :huddle:

[Scarlettvixen]

:hugz: energy sent hun

[misschief]

my grandmother's so just passed on earlier today. they never got married, b/c both were widowed, and didn't want to deal with getting married again, but he's been part of the family for over 20 years and it is just starting to sink in that i will never see him again. also i'm worried about how this will affect my grandmother as she has been in poor health herself lately. i'm about to go to iraq in the fall and i'm afraid i will never see her again either.

whatever energy you want to send, especially for my grandmother, will be more than welcome.i'm sorry, that's a really crappy situation, i hope she hangs on at least until you get back... one of my grandparents just died, the funeral is in tomorrow... none of my cousins in iraq know yet (not my decision) because they can't come home for the death of a grandparent. if anything does happen to her, i really hope your family doesn't handle it the way mine is... it infuriates me that they aren't telling my cousins til they come home. but, i've never been in that situation, so i guess i really don't know what's best.

[materra]

Warm hugs and universal energy sent. And protective energy sent too.

[Aleannah]

comfort, peace and strength sent :hugz:

[starfire]

One idea I heard on the radio that I really liked. This guys parents were older so he made a trip up to where they are, sat them down and video taped everything they had to say. From their thoughts on the world to as many stories of growing up as he could get out of them. He said total in 2 days he probably shot like 8 hours of video and he will go back and put their voices over a video library of pictures. I hope I explained it well cause it sounded very cool.

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what a cool idea. We all should do this one.

[banondraig]

:flamer:
i'm sorry, that's a really crappy situation, i hope she hangs on at least until you get back... one of my grandparents just died, the funeral is in tomorrow... none of my cousins in iraq know yet (not my decision) because they can't come home for the death of a grandparent. if anything does happen to her, i really hope your family doesn't handle it the way mine is... it infuriates me that they aren't telling my cousins til they come home. but, i've never been in that situation, so i guess i really don't know what's best.

thanks. :hugz:

and as for your family not telling your cousins:

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"welcome home!

oh, by the way, Grandma died while you were gone. we thought you were too fragile to handle that information even though you were out risking your neck to spare ours, so we let you build up all kinds of anticipation of the time you were going to spend with her, but can't now."
:flamer: :flamer: :flamer:

and people wonder why there were all those killings at fort bragg a while back.

unless these cousins of yours are somehow mentally unstable, they will be miserable for a little bit and then manage ok.

and you can come home for the death of a grandparent, at least sometimes. it's worth looking into -- over thanksgiving i was in the airport security line talking to a guy who was briefly back from afghanistan for just such a purpose.

[Shadow Dreamer]

:flamer:

thanks. :hugz:

and as for your family not telling your cousins:

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I agree. As for the passing of your grandmother's SO, as terrible as it may seem to sound, rejoice. I ask that you think of life in three stages:
There is the time of life we are in the womb. While we are there, we are happy, and don't want to leave the dark, warm comfort of the world we know. That outside world is different, dangerous, and scary. When we outgrow our need for the womb, we are forced out into the world against our will to live our life. We like our lives, and don't want to leave the safe comfort of the world and friends around us. The world beyond is different, dangerous and scary...and then we pass beyond. If you believe, as do I, in re-incarnation, then your pseudo-grandfather will have another turn on the Wheel when he is ready. It is a bitter-sweet event, this passing, but whatever pain there was is gone (to live is to know pain...sometimes intimately), and he will be able to grow and enjoy the world beyond until he is ready to return to us. You cannot change how or why he passed, and you shouldn't ever forget him, but try to remember those things about him that are dear to you...in this you give power to his memory, and can draw from it.

As poor as they may be, I send my blessings of peace to you and your family during this time, and hope that it helps some.

And please accept mine and my family's most sincere thanks for having had the guts to join the service and face the battle before you. I spent my time in the Army, and carried the torch of freedom through the sands the first time, but the torch has passed from my hands to younger, more capable hands, and I thank you for picking it up and carrying it forth into the night.

~SD

[Storm Moon]

Sorry for your loss :hugz Calming energy to you.

[farm girl]

prayers & energy for your grandmother

[AutumnRose_43725]

I am so sorry for your loss :hugz: May his new journey be blessed...energy is on its way to you and your family, along with prayers for strength & comfort to get you through this dark time......