*Vanity* Grandfather's passing

[glory]

Don't know why I'm posting this, I guess because I mentioned in passing a few times that my grandfather was ill and my mother had gone to England to see him. Well he passed away tonight. Just got off the phone with my mum--she is devastated, this was her last parent and she is eager to get home now because she knows her dad is gone and she feels like nothing is there for her.

This will sound incredibly corny, but even before I got her call--I just knew it--somehow, I knew it was coming at any time. Mr. Rogers death, oddly enough, was almost an omen since he died just 2 days ago and from an intestinal cancer--my grandfather was plagued with the same thing. When I saw that, I didn't even think it, but somehow, in the reaches of my mind, I knew my grandfather would be gone soon too:-( And then I woke up this morning irritable and started some very detailed cleaning(something I'm not inclined to spend my Saturdays doing). Then, I got the call within a few minutes of when I stopped the cleaning and sat down to rest. I'm sorry to run on about this. I knew it was coming, but I still can not believe it. This was a vital man--he was 80, but up until 6 months ago he was a vital man. Please keep my mother in your prayers. She is really torn apart by this, but we all are eternally grateful that she followed her heart and went to see her dad(and Satan did his best to keep her away--the blizzard, plane cancelled in Philly, cost prohibitive tickets, etc). She hadn't seen him in 14 years and she would have been so regretful had she stayed away any longer. Anyway, please say a little extra prayer for us freepers. I appreciate you taking the time to read this and think about us. Karen V. aka glory

[dep]

very sorry to hear it; prayers will be heard, though, by He who knows no sorrows.

one will be from me. take care of your mother.

dep

[Justice]

Heartfelt condolences to you.

[Bizzy Bugz]

glory, I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your mother in my prayers.

[DeepInEnemyTerritory]

My prayers are with you and your family.

[Amelia]

Condolences, glory.

I'm so glad your mother got to see her father again.

[isthisnickcool]

prayer bump

[EggsAckley]

I know the kind of pain your mother is going through, since I've lost three family members in less than three years. The best thing for your Mom is for you to be there for her. She needs some special love right now, and you're the perfect one to provide it.
By the way, she's in good company up there.
Blessings.

[cubreporter]

No matter the age of the parent.

No matter the age of the child.

When the last parent is gone...there is a void that can never, ever be filled. Never, ever, ever.

However, your mother will always and forever have the memories of her and your grandfather in her heart and not a day will go by that she doesn't think of him in one way or another.

My prayers for your mother and my prayers for the soul of your grandfather.

[rface]

you and all your family are in my prayers.

[Peter Libra]

Sincere and heartfelt sympathy for you and your mother. Yes, she sure did the right thing. Not to overburden you with my experience, but what I decided about ten years ago was to take out a loan with credit union.

I reasoned that it was better to go to England while my parents, in their late eighties were still alive. That is how I spent the money. Three times I went and then both passed away, each about a year apart afterward . I did not go to the funeral(s) and some comments were made, but I did the right thing.

One can go with the reasoning that it would really serve their memories well, if one felt THEY would have grieved themselves if their nearest and dearest were TOO broken up. I mean that, well, if people reach eighty years or more after what they saw and experienced in this world- ..... Hope I have said the right things.

[GailA]

So sorry to hear about losing your Loved One. Prayers for your family.

[exit82]

To be vital to your 80th year is a special gift from God. Each of us has our time to go. Yet when it happens to the ones we love, it is something that we are surprised at, as if it just happens to others.

Death is a destroyer, and it hurts us so when we remain. Jesus, on the cross, destroyed the power of death, and through His resurrection, proved to us that He had done so.

You alluded in your note of the power of Satan. His power is so limited compared to Jesus. That your mom got to see your Grandfather one more time, thast was a gift from God also. Many do not get the chance to say goodbye. A phone call comes, with its dreadful, irreversible news, and that's all we have. Your mom has so much more for her heart than only that.

We take nothing from this earth into eternity, except those in our family that have received salvation and eternal life from Jesus.Jesus has promised us that we will be there with Him in the dwellings that He has prepared for us.So, as the Bible says, let us not grieve as those who have no hope. In the midst of the pain caused by the death of those we love, we have the overarching hope in the power of our Saviour, who grants us the peace that passes all understanding, even in times just like this.

Your tag name is Glory. Your Grandfather would want you to be a reflection of that glory, in which he nows basks. May your journey, and your Mom's journey ,through grief be short, but filled with the abiding presence of Him who loves you so.

[glory]

thank you so much for all of these thoughts. I'm tearing up just reading them. I plan to save them for my mother. I think she would appreciate the thoughts and prayers.
Freepers are the best--thanks!!

[Movemout]

The journey that we all are fortunate enough to make is beset with travails. Even your Grandfather had to sit and watch his collegues and elders pass on. When the time comes for our own passing may someone say that we were vital until our time to go. A daughter visits her father to say farewell; it doesn't get much better than that in this realm. My condolences are offered.

[freedumb2003]

My heartfelt condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family.


Tom and Lily

[Highway55]

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
And may a perpetual light shine upon him,
May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Amen

[Exit148]

I would be happy to say a prayer for your Grandfather -- and for your Mother, and for you. He must have been pleased to have had her near him and she will always have the contentment of knowing that she was with him.

When your mother returns, please give her {{{{{hugs}}}}}.

[Pegita]

I, too, am a daughter who has recently said goodbye to an elderly Dad ... comfort your Mom with your presence and your shared memories ... listen as she remembers her own. Soon the darkness of the days will turn into glorious anticipation of eternity ahead ...

Pegita

[potlatch]

So sorry to hear your news. Your Mom WILL need your support. My Dad died years ago and my Mom died July 28th. Even though I have a husband and children I feel like I lost my 'roots'. Seven months and I still cry. I'll say a prayer for you and your Mom.