Just got a call from my mom...

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Carrieann said:
Anyway, this may sound selfish, but I am really glad he didn't pass while I was gone, I would of never forgave myself, and would never go back to Maine again.
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He will pass when he needs to - your being there is a wonderful gift to him and to you. Please don't take on the burden of guilt if he chooses to pass alone. This too is a gift, to you and to him.

continued thoughts and hugs,
tracy
 
My Grandfather passed yeasterday. We got a call in the AM saying the DR. didn't think he would make it through the day. My mom, sister, and I went to the Nursing Home. We got there about 11:30. People were in and out all day. My grandmother came for a couple of hours. He passed at 5:00pm. I was holding his hand, he was looking at me. It was the hardest thing I have ever been through, but I am so very very gald he was not alone. My Uncle had just left and my Mom was walking him out. He is no longer suffering.
My Dad, Uncle and Aunt decided to wait to tell my Grandmother until all three of them could go to her house to tell her. (didn't want to tell her on the phone) Thank you to all of you who have already shared thoughts and kind words. My staff at the shop is awesome they are going to handle the next couple of days without me or my mom. They have worked it out among them to cover all the hours.
I don't know yet when the calling hours will be. Thanks again to all of you for the support over the past couple of weeks.
 
Carrieann, I'm so glad you were able to spend such wonderfully concentrated time with your Grandfather... those memories are a great foundation. You will miss him, but thankfully you will have all these cherished moments to dwell on as you need them.

Take care of you and please pass my thoughts to your family.

V
 
Carrieann, my heart breaks for you, but how happy I am that you were able to spend so much time with him, even his last moment here. God grant you and your family His comfort and peace. May His blessings be known to those who are helping you through this incredibly sad time.
 
Continued thoughts are with you and yours.

tracy
 
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Carrieann, May you feel Peace knowing he isn't suffering. When feeling sad, remember all the fun & happy times you had. Take comfort that you had him as YOUR Grandpa. Debbie
 
Well the services were Sun and Mon. I went back to work yeasterday, but today was really the first day I did anything. I did the casket spray and a 24" heart. My mom did two matching side pieces and a square form with a farm picture, a tractor, and two cows. (he was a dairy farmer)
Wanted to thank everyone again for all the thoughts, kind words, and support. It will be tough for a while but I know he is no longer suffering.
 
Carrieann,

I'm so sorry, but so glad that he passed while holding your hand. How special that you were there for him up until the very end. You can't do more than that.. you were a wonderful granddaughter to him.

Hugs,
Beth :~/
 
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