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[cybik]

My grandmother died today. She would have been a hundred in June. I'm sad that I have been thinking "what a pity she didn't make it" rather than being glad of those things that she did have. A life so long has many sadnesses but also so much that's good. She had three children, the eldest being my dad. She was married to my grandfather for

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[notlosers]

Sana, I only met your grandmother once, but she seemed like an amazing woman. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Love to your whole family.

[bagfish]

This is a beautiful eulogy. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, no matter how old someone is when they die, it's always a loss to those close to them. None of this "good innings" nonsense....

I can relate to the Scrabble Demon in your gran, it's so amazing to play a game of such skill against someone who is just so good despite their age.

[andrewducker]

That was a lovely post and I'm glad that you have good memories of her.

[bitospud]

*hug*

This is a lovely tribute Sana. No point lingering on regrets, just remember the happy times you had with her, and particularly treasure that one glorious Scrabble victory ;)

Edith

[concourse]

I wish I had had a chance to get to know her like you did.
Sixty years is a good target to aim for… xxx