Sad news

[celandineb]

I heard from my dad this morning that my grandmother died last night. Not unexpected; she'd been in reasonably good physical health but she fell and broke her hip this past weekend, and never woke up after surgery. He commented that it was a blessing, since with her memory problems, she just didn't have the quality of life she once had (we were

Comments

[cruisedirector]

*hugs* I'm very sorry for your family's loss. Having had an elderly relative die after forgetting everything and everyone he loved due to Alzheimer's, I agree with your dad.

[celandineb]

Thank you. {{hugs back}} Absolutely. The idea of losing my mental facilities is much more worrisome to me than death is.

[curtana]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[celandineb]

Thank you.

[owlfish]

I'm so, so sorry to hear the sad news.

[celandineb]

Thanks so much.

[ancarett]

You have my sympathies, my dear. I know what it's like to go on teaching through something like this (did so when my mom passed away). As you say, it least it keeps you occupied.

[celandineb]

Thank you, hon. Not only teaching, but a lunch meeting; I've been well and thoroughly distracted/occupied for the past few hours.

[juniperus]

I'm so sorry for your loss! *hugs*

[celandineb]

Thank you. {{hugs back}}