Lemon Pie

[ciarrainic]

My grandmother died yesterday.  She didn't die of disease but of complications of growing old.  Her bones and joints were going and her mind was going but her heart and lungs kept going strong until the end.  I thought that I was ready for her to go but I'm still sad she's gone.  I just keep reminding myself that she isn't in pain anymore and with

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[apostate_96]

I'm sorry to hear it. I understand what you mean about dying from complications of getting old, and not being as ready as you thought. I went through the same when my dad's mom died about 18 months ago, just a bit shy of her 100th birthday.

The pie sounds like a great way to remember her.

*hugs*

[ciarrainic]

Thanks.

[apostate_96]

You're welcome. :)

[spaceoperadiva]

I'm very sorry that your grandmother has gone on ahead. We're never ready for people to pass away, no matter how we try to prepare.

[ciarrainic]

True.

[donkey_hokey]

I'm sorry to hear that :( (finally catching up on my flist).. I hope the lemon pie went well.

[ciarrainic]

The pie didn't actually happen. I was too tired from all the driving. Maybe another time.