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Subject: Need a little cheering up
I found out that my great-aunt passed away yesterday at the age of 90. She did died peacefully in her sleep which is a blessing. However, I am very worried about my 95 year old grandmother. I talked to her today and she seems to be doing ok-as much as can be expecting. She said that both her sisters (the other one died about 10 years ago) were younger than she was. I just hope that she doesn't give up on life (which I think is what my aunt did). Anyway, I am just a bit sad and could really use a little cheering up. Thanks for letting express my feelings.
Cat
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Hi CatofV
I'm sorry to hear that.
Please know that lots of people think of you in times like this, and you have friends here
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Give Gramma a hug and kiss. Losing a sister can be hard for her. Let her know she is loved and everything will be okay.
I hope you feel better soon.
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I'm sorry to hear that, Cat. My condolences to you and your family.
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Thanks guys. I appreicate your words.
Cat
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My condolences as well, my grandmother will be 91 next month, she has outlived both her siblings as well. She's a tough ol' woman, she is known in the family as "Sargent Grandma". She doesn't try to disuade this title either. Best thing for you to do is spend some private time with Grandma and talk over her experiances, it helps to remind us to celebrate life and not contemplate death. I've learned so many great, and not so great but very interesting things about my families histories this way.
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I'm sorry to hear that, Cat. My condolences to you and your family.
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My condolences as well, my grandmother will be 91 next month, she has outlived both her siblings as well. She's a tough ol' woman, she is known in the family as "Sargent Grandma". She doesn't try to disuade this title either. Best thing for you to do is spend some private time with Grandma and talk over her experiances, it helps to remind us to celebrate life and not contemplate death. I've learned so many great, and not so great but very interesting things about my families histories this way.
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Thanks Race. The problem is, my grandmother lives quite the distance away. I saw her for a bit a few weeks ago when we took that trip across country. But, I don't know when I will see her again. My family is planning a big 95 party for her this summer and I'm not too sure if I will be able to make it because of another "once in a lifetime" event-the birth of my honey's first grandchild. So I really don't know what to do. Any words of widsom?
Cat
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That's to bad, I'm fortunate to be no more than 40 miles from my immeditate family. How is she with her writing? I know many older people love to write. My Grandmother has a computer too so e-mails come in and she has written many of her rememberances down.
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Thanks Race. The problem is, my grandmother lives quite the distance away. I saw her for a bit a few weeks ago when we took that trip across country. But, I don't know when I will see her again. My family is planning a big 95 party for her this summer and I'm not too sure if I will be able to make it because of another "once in a lifetime" event-the birth of my honey's first grandchild. So I really don't know what to do. Any words of widsom?
Cat
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That's to bad, I'm fortunate to be no more than 40 miles from my immeditate family. How is she with her writing? I know many older people love to write. My Grandmother has a computer too so e-mails come in and she has written many of her rememberances down.
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I write her ALL THE TIME! That is our usual way of comunication because she doesn't like the phone too much.
Cat
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That is great, does she have journal? Let her know that she has a great life to share and many people would love to read about it.
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I write her ALL THE TIME! That is our usual way of comunication because she doesn't like the phone too much.
Cat
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That is great, does she have journal? Let her know that she has a great life to share and many people would love to read about it.
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No, I don't think she has a journal but I am packrat and never throw anything away. I have letters from her dating back-well, I don't know how long.
Cat
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No, I don't think she has a journal but I am packrat and never throw anything away. I have letters from her dating back-well, I don't know how long.
Cat
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That can be very cool- and comforting in the future. I am sorry you are feeling a bit down-but just know that we are here, and don't forget to tell your Grandma how much you love her.
As a matter a fact, that is good for everyone in our lives...we should all tell our family, friends, etc. that they are loved as often as possible!
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You have something there, you could put togehter a journal of her letters to you. I know that I wish I had some letters that I had written, some great stuff in there. I'm sure if they go back aways it will stir a lot of good memories for her.
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No, I don't think she has a journal but I am packrat and never throw anything away. I have letters from her dating back-well, I don't know how long.
Cat
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That can be very cool- and comforting in the future. I am sorry you are feeling a bit down-but just know that we are here, and don't forget to tell your Grandma how much you love her.
As a matter a fact, that is good for everyone in our lives...we should all tell our family, friends, etc. that they are loved as often as possible!
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Thanks. And trust me, I do tell the people that I love, that I do love them-OFTEN. Especially my honey-I tell him at least once a day-if not more.
Cat
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I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
I think the others are right, keep in communication with your grandmother and let her know she is not alone.
It's great that you save all her letters. I wish my grandmother and great-grandmother had kept diaries or journals (there was no need for letter writing since they lived in the same house as mom).
To "kill two birds with one stone", how about asking her what things were like when she and her sisters were kids, or young women "of courting age"? It will help her remember the happy times she had with them, and you will get a great family history to give to future generations.
When my mom was feeling kind of down this past summer, my nephew managed to cheer her up exactly that way. He couldn't imagine living life without tv, cars, computers, ect. But he enjoyed hearing about all the games his grandma and her friends played instead. Now that he's fifteen, he's asking her for all the "courting" stories again to make an impression on a girl he's kind of sweet on.
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My last words to Blaine were "I Love You" so I have that....You have my Prayers, CatwomanofV :'(
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Hi, Cat. I'm so sorry to hear of your great-aunt's passing. Ninety is a pretty ripe age and I'm sure she had a great life, especially with you in it. Give your grandmother some extra loving so that she won't feel so all alone without her sister.
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I am so sorry, Cat. You, your grandmother and the rest of your family are in my prayers.
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Sorry to hear about your loss, Cat. :'( You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Thanks everyone. I do appriecate all your thoughts and kind words. I do understand that it is not like this was unexpected since she hadn't been doing well for the past few months but it is sad. The last time I saw was in 2001-and she was still sharp as a tack (just like my grandmother). She made the comment that she was still around because God didn't want her. I guess that is no longer the case. Thanks again everyone.
Cat
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Thanks everyone. I do appriecate all your thoughts and kind words. I do understand that it is not like this was unexpected since she hadn't been doing well for the past few months but it is sad. The last time I saw was in 2001-and she was still sharp as a tack (just like my grandmother). She made the comment that she was still around because God didn't want her. I guess that is no longer the case. Thanks again everyone.
Cat
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unexpected or not, it is always hard to lose someone. Spend some time with Grandma on the phone, if not in person. That would probably make her day.
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Really really sorry to hear about what happened. Hope things look up soon. :'(
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I found out that my great-aunt passed away yesterday at the age of 90. She did died peacefully in her sleep which is a blessing. However, I am very worried about my 95 year old grandmother. I talked to her today and she seems to be doing ok-as much as can be expecting. She said that both her sisters (the other one died about 10 years ago) were younger than she was. I just hope that she doesn't give up on life (which I think is what my aunt did). Anyway, I am just a bit sad and could really use a little cheering up. Thanks for letting express my feelings.
Cat
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I'm sorry about your loss. I say spend whatever time you can with your Grandma who's still here and tell her and show her how much you love her. Give her big hugs and kisses; Those sure can't be beat. :)