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Harold died

  • Jul. 11th, 2005 at 1:09 PM
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I talked to my mom on my lunch break and she told me that Harold, my grandfather, died this morning. The family doesn't know anything yet, like when they are going to do things or whatever. I can have three days of bereavement leave from work. I guess that will be weds, thurs, fri because that seems to me to make the most sense since I could be down there over the weekend as well.

I sort of feel that I've already mourned his loss from the last time mom told me to get to Cinci ASAP because he was dying. Does that make sense? I mean, I'm still sad, but I'm at peace with it 'cause he was just SO sick.

Before you ask, I don't know what this means for inseminations. They were supposed to be Tuesday and Thursday. I imagine Tuesday could probably still happen.

I love you, Harold, you crotchety old thing.

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[info]mamajoan wrote:
Jul. 11th, 2005 05:20 pm (UTC)
I'm sorry about your grandfather. *hugs*

I do know what you mean about feeling that you've already mourned him. I feel that way about my grandma who is so far into Alzheimer's/dementia that she doesn't recognize anyone, can't form coherent sentences, etc. -- I know I'll be sad when her body dies, but I feel like "my grandma" is already dead.
[info]tiffanygrrl wrote:
Jul. 11th, 2005 07:00 pm (UTC)
:-(
So sorry to hear he passed away. I had a very similar experience with my grandma's death - we had all waited so long, watching her suffering it was almost a relief when she finally died and the mourning was so different from when my grandpa died unexpectedly. Take your time though and all...

Cathy (FF)
[info]judecorp wrote:
Jul. 11th, 2005 08:54 pm (UTC)
I'm so sorry for your loss. :(
[info]saturn_grrrl wrote:
Jul. 11th, 2005 09:48 pm (UTC)
I'm sorry to hear that...
[info]tracy_n_mia wrote:
Jul. 12th, 2005 12:06 am (UTC)
I'm sorry Hope. My best friend died of the same Leukemia and it was very hard. I hope you and your family and doing ok.
[info]gregrichey wrote:
Jul. 12th, 2005 12:32 am (UTC)
Sorry to hear, but I'm glad it's not hitting you too hard.
[info]angryblackdyke wrote:
Jul. 12th, 2005 02:04 pm (UTC)
I'm so sorry Hope. *hugs*
[info]gweeb wrote:
Jul. 12th, 2005 09:54 pm (UTC)
I'm sorry to hear about Harold, Hope. if you need anything, just ask.
[info]dr_beth wrote:
Jul. 15th, 2005 12:32 am (UTC)
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry to hear about Harold. Like a PP, my grandma has dementia, and while I'm sure her death will not be easy for us, I do think we'll all be at peace with it. Sometimes it seems like she's slipped over to the other realm even though her body's still alive. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts. Call if you want to talk!

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