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Author:  sb_enail.com [ Mon May 15, 2006 7:04 am ]
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I apologize for what may seem like a blunt title, but that's what happened at 1 AM this morning.

My grandmother was living with us for about a year up to this point. Her time with us was punctuated with several medical problems, including a fall which resulted in a broken hip and arm, and another incident (I'm still not clear on the details) that required more medication. At around 11 PM she woke my mother up and told her she had shortness of breath, so my mom called the paramedics. They arrived within 5 minutes, but even if they had been there the instant it happened, it wouldn't have helped. My grandmother suffered a massive heart attack, and the doctors worked on her for an hour before realizing that nothing could be done.

As much as it pains me to know she's gone, I think the worst part is how my mom will cope, as my grandmother was her mother. Also, my mom has made huge sacrifices this year, taking care of my mom, taking care of my dog (who got attacked and is recovering), taking care of my little sister, cleaning, cooking, washing, everything. I don't know how my mom does it, but she's probably the hardest working person I know.

I think the only reason I can deal with this is because I know she was a devout Christian, and that she's in heaven right now. One of my uncles (and one of my grandmother's sons) passed away 2 years ago during surgery, and it hit her pretty hard, but he too was devoutly Christian, and I know that they're both meeting in heaven right now.

Anyway, I just felt like you guys should know. I didn't know who else to tell, and you guys have always felt like friends to me, even though I've never met any of you.
Author:  StrongRad [ Mon May 15, 2006 2:04 pm ]
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Dude, that is the suxorz for sure. If there's anything we can do, let us know. We're here for ya, man. While she IS in heaven right now (you said she was Christian, right?), and that is a great thing, it's only natural that it's still gonna hurt the ones she left behind.
I've been through this kinda thing many times, and I can tell you that time, and time alone will heal this. I don't know your grandmother, so it may be a bit presumptuous for me to say this, but I think she would rather you all celebrate the great times you had with her than be sad that she's gone.
Author:  What's Her Face [ Mon May 15, 2006 2:41 pm ]
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My condolances to you. At least you can take solace in the fact that she passed away with her family beside her. But it'll be tough, I know, and my heart goes out to you and your mom.
Author:  ModestlyHotGirl [ Mon May 15, 2006 3:16 pm ]
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That's rough stuff, bud. As some of you know, I had to deal with a similar situation last summer, and it sucks big time. All I can offer is the consolation that she's in a better place now, whatever your beliefs are.
There's a line from a Cure song (whose title I forget right now) that always helps me in times like that: "Remember me and smile, for it's better to forget than to remember me and cry".
Hang in there, man; I wish you and your family the best.
Author:  Alexander [ Mon May 15, 2006 3:20 pm ]
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*hugs sb_enail.com*

I'm very sorry for your loss. While I none of my close family members have died, I know what it feels like. My grandmother on my Father's side has nearly faced death over three times. And her future is not looking very well :-(

I do hope your mom is feeling well after this. I think it might be best to comfort her at this time. The idea of your parents dying at some time in the future is already hard enough to take...

Being Christian myself, it is reassuring that she is in hevean now. Just think, all her pains and worries are now gone. And being with her husband again is perhaps the most lovely feeling she could experience.

I'll pray for your family as well, it must be quite difficult to continue every day without her.

May the Lord bless you,
Alec.
Author:  Didymus [ Mon May 15, 2006 3:27 pm ]
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My grandmother died back in February. It tore me up at the time. I spoke at her funeral. Death is a tragic reality we all must face, and it's at times like these that this reality is shoved into our faces. It hurts. But, like you said, enail, we can take comfort in our Lord Jesus Christ, that he's taking care of our grandmothers, and we have hope in his resurrection.

In the meantime, we still have the pain and loss of separation. And Christ is with us, too, during these times. Having experienced both the loss of death himself (John 11), he sheds tears with us when we suffer loss. Take comfort, Snail Mail. You are not alone.

And you said that you were worried how this would effect your mom. I can certainly understand that. Granny's death was one of the contributing factors to my father's mental breakdown a few months back. He's better now, though.
Author:  Badri3211 [ Mon May 15, 2006 11:09 pm ]
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sb_enail.com, I know what it means to lose someone so close to you. It really hurts, indeed. I had this friend, whose best friend (not me), had died in a car accident. It was very unfortunate for her. I tried to calm her down, but there was no luck. :(
Author:  Cybernetic Teenybopper [ Mon May 15, 2006 11:45 pm ]
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It feels a bit strange to be offering secular condolences in the midst of all this, but that's terrible. I always worry about my grandparents... I mean, I know we've all gotta go some day, but that doesn't make thinking about it--or experiencing it, no doubt--any better.

I was going to say something about life, death, and reincarnatino, but I decided the better of it since I figured it was probably better suited to R & P anywho.
Author:  topofsm [ Mon May 15, 2006 11:54 pm ]
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Sorry Sb_enail. It really hurts to lose anyone you know. If I had any way of making you feel better, I would. The only things I can say are redundant and won't make you feel better. All I can say is that I'm sorry. I will keep you in my prayers.
Author:  Snailmail [ Tue May 16, 2006 2:52 am ]
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So sad. It's really sad when someone you know dies. My grandmother died last year. It's why I was absent from the forum for 3 months. I felt annoyed, sad, and angry. It's really...really...really hard.
Author:  lazadisk [ Tue May 16, 2006 3:08 am ]
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Gee, enail, my condolences. The loss of a family member must be a horrible thing, although I myself have not yet experienced it. Best wishes for your family as they cope through this difficult time.
Author:  thegunslinger [ Tue May 16, 2006 3:14 am ]
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I know how you feel my grandpa suffered a lot before he died not to long ago. Two heart attacks and other various problems. Anyway my condolences to you and your family, and remember she's in heaven.
Author:  ready for prime time [ Tue May 16, 2006 8:23 am ]
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i could never imagine the pain. she's in a better place now, remember that.
Author:  Dactyl [ Wed May 17, 2006 10:33 pm ]
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One of my grandmas has passed after years of medical problems on also, and I can say this:
1.We're here for you
2.Your parents and real life friends are there for you
3.At least she's not suffering with her broke hip and arm anymore
Author:  Lu Bu [ Thu May 18, 2006 8:06 pm ]
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Sorry to hear about it. You probably still feel some shock and pain that she is gone. I'm just recovering for when my grandma died...on my birthday. I miss her and I know I will not get to see her again in this life. But she is in a better place, and yours is too.
Author:  buhubs [ Thu May 18, 2006 8:19 pm ]
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Ouch! Man my grandmother hasn't died yet and she's in very poor state mom wants her to crossover, I din't even get to meet my other set of grandparents, my other grandmother commited suicide and my other grandparent died of natural causes. The only one of my grandparents who is doing well, broadcasts the news and everyones talking about how his second and current wife is getting too much, in terms of...willsake.
Author:  Acekirby [ Thu May 18, 2006 8:46 pm ]
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Whoa, man. You have my condolances. Two of my grandparents died when I was little and it didn't affect me as much, but I don't think I could handle it if one of the remaining two died soon. I know you must've loved your grandmother very much, and you must take comfort in the fact that she is in a much better place now. This period of time is going to hurt emotionally, but keep remembering all the good things about her, and keep reminding yourself that she's with God now.
Author:  EveryoneLovesStevenRight? [ Fri May 19, 2006 2:11 am ]
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Wow, That sucks. You have my sympathy Image Yay best image i can find
Author:  Darth Katana X [ Sat May 20, 2006 5:39 pm ]
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I'm sorry to hear that. :(( Just remember that your grandma is in heaven right now and she's happier than she ever was before. That's all I can really think to say. :-S I'll be praying.
Author:  Teh Ch8t [ Sat May 20, 2006 6:45 pm ]
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I'm sorry to hear your grandmother died, your grandmother will be in my memory though, and just remember to live your life as your grandmother would have wanted it. I've lost my uncle a long time ago and it isn't a good feeling, I know how you feel, my friend, my uncle was awesome, he liked video games, played Zelda with me and brought me to awesome places... I will miss him... :((
Author:  Einoo T. Spork [ Sat May 20, 2006 8:10 pm ]
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I'm going to stay out of this thread, since I know I'd just say something that would hurt your feelings.....


So sorry about her death though.......
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