Heaven gain another angel, my sweet gram. On the eve of Thanksgiving at 10pm, my gram passed away. As many of you know, she had stage 4 lung and hip cancer (which had originated from her Kidney Cancer 15 years ago) and had been living the past 5 months in a nursing home down the street from our house with my grandfather. It’s so hard to believe she is gone but for me, I am very thankful she has left this earth and is now pain free with her family and friends living in heaven. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind this past week. We spent Thanksgiving morning at the Funeral Home making arrangements for next week and then some how, I pulled together a Thanksgiving Dinner that my parents, my family and my grandfather had at our house later in the day.
This is my personal Facebook post from last night that I shared with family and friends.
Bethany says
My condolences to you and your family. I hope all remembering all the good times help to ease the pain. Warm hugs from Rhode Island.
Katie says
I’ve only been following your blog for a short time, but I can see how much family & you Gram meant to you. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Cynthia Spurlock says
I am so sorry! I will be praying for that special peace that passes all understanding for you and your family.
Marcia says
Jessica, I’m really sorry for you and your family, specially your granpa. But as you’ve said… she is no longer suffering and that’s surely a relief for all of you!
Heaven is probably hosting her welcome party, as she seems to be a happy, kind, dedicated person!
kisses ML
Gail says
I am so sorry for you and your family Jess. As you said, your wonderful Gram is at peace and pain-free. My heart goes out to your Grandfather. I hope he will be able to get through this very stressful time. My prayers to all of you.
Crystal says
I was so sad to see this pop into my inbox-
I lost both of my grandparent 2yrs-apart, both on each yrs. Thanksgiving Days & the holiday will forever be changed for you. It has been a bittersweet day for us for the years following as their loss seems at time to be glaring at us the most when we want to just be giving thanks for our blessings. It’s a difficult thing to work through & I pray the God gives each of you exactly what you need to get through this time as best as you possibly can.
My grandparents lived w/my family most of while I was growing up as well & life without them leaves a hole that is very hard to fill. My heart truly goes out to all of you. Your family has been in my prayers daily & will continue to be-
Sending you a hug across the many miles between us & sharing tears with you as well. I have always loved the posts that included your grandparents & will certainly miss the ones featuring your gram! She reminded me so much of my own grandmother & ALWAYS made me smile (& often times lol too)
My grandfather followed a very similar path to the one that yours is on & will very much be in my prayers still as well. Dementia is SO. DANG. HARD! Harder on us I think than them sometimes- but knowing that doesn’t make it much easier-
May You all feel God’s loving embrace just a little bit tighter when you need it the most right now-
Skt4me says
Am so sorry for your loss! You are so fortunate to have her involved in your life all these years and in your son’s life too! I have enjoyed reading about her. Please continue to share your remembrances with so many of us, who feel like we knew her just a little bit!
Dorothty says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Toni says
I’m so sorry for your family and I too feel your loss. I send Blessings to you and your family and ask God to give you all the strength to get through these very difficult days. Please tell your grandpa that I’m sending him special Blessings.
Anonymous says
So very sorry for the loss of your beloved Gram .
Bonnie says
Jessica, I realize that this must have been a really hard post to write. Thank you for sharing with us the news about your grandmother so that we can send our thoughts and prayers to you and to your family.
Terri Hughes says
Jessica, so sorry to hear the sad news of your grandmother passing. It is always hard when someone passes away, especially, during the holidays. It’s hard to let go, but it is comforting to know that they are not in pain and suffering. Like you said, your grandmother is in heaven with God. She had a special Thanksgiving this year. Praying that God will give you and your family, especially your grandfather, strength and comfort, through the coming days. You will always have special memories of your grandmother and she will always be in your heart. She is at peace. God Bless and comfort you and your family. Continued prayers. ”RIP GRAMS”