End of an Era

[mizarchivist]

My Grandmother, Anne

 

My father called me again with that tone of voice. Grammy died last night from a stroke. Alzheimer's took over quite a few years ago now, and she had been having some serious health issues in the past few months, had fallen several times- the usual ailments of those to 90. Aunt Carol had been the primary advocate for Grammy since this all started to happen- the only one who was local in Pittsburgh. It's been tough on her, but she'd been The Pillar of Strength.

Anyway, I know what happens next, I just don't know when I'll be in Pittsburgh. I'm... just here. Can't do anything, can't help. I wish I was already at my parents' house baking cookies or something.

Can this please stop for a while? A month or two? .... No? Yeah, I thought not.

Comments

[badlittlemonkey.livejournal.com]

Oh, hon, I'm very sorry. Even when someone's 90 and not in great health, it's still not easy to lose them. My condolences.

[mizarchivist]

Thanks. Doesn't matter how much you expect something. Reality will kick your ass every time.

[woodwardiocom.livejournal.com]

My deepest sympathy, dear heart.

[mizarchivist]

Thanks

[tamidon.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss, expected or not it's still hard

[mizarchivist]

Yes, exactly that. Thanks.

[taura-g.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Sweetie.

*big gentle hugs*

Be gentle with you.

[mizarchivist]

Back atcha. Hugs

[ckd]

My condolences to you and your family. It's never easy.

[mizarchivist]

Thanks

[srl.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss. September is turning out to be such a rough month for so many people I know.

[mizarchivist]

Not a good year for grandmothers, I think.

[asciikitty.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry luv.

hugs for you

[mizarchivist]

Thanks

[gilana]

I'm so sorry to hear about that. My condolences.

[mizarchivist]

Thanks

[ceo]

I'm terribly sorry. *hugs*

[mizarchivist]

Thanks

[shadesong.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[mizarchivist]

Thanks

[tigira.livejournal.com]

*hugs*
I'm so sorry.

[mizarchivist]

Thanks

[nchanter.livejournal.com]

:( *hugs* and sympathy.

[lizzielizzie.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

my condolences again

[drwex]

and as many hugs as you need.

[beowabbit]

I’m so sorry. Big hugs.

[jbsegal.livejournal.com]

My condolences to you and yours. *HUG*

[aroraborealis.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[kazmat.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm sorry, sweetie.

[caulay.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry to hear that. You have all my sympathy. *hugs*

[ahf.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Sorry to hear. It is never easy.

[sparkymonster.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. I would like to hug you but there is distance and work. I hope those closer by will give you extra.

[mizarchivist]

Yes, please. Thanks.

[noire.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry, hon! Many many *hugs* and thoughts to you and your family.

[dani-namaste.livejournal.com]

hugs, lady.

[rintrahroars.livejournal.com]

My thoughts are with you, sweetie. I'm so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. *big hugs*

[catness.livejournal.com]

Oh, babe. I'm very sorry to hear this. Please take care of yourself, and I hope you get to be with your family soon. Much love.

[weegoddess.livejournal.com]

EEP. I just saw this.

Oh, honey, I'm so sorry. ::holds you quietly:: You've known her all your life. She must have been someone amazing.

I wish I could teleport you to Pittsburgh. :-(

[debsquared.livejournal.com]

Many hugs, cutie. It sounds like you have some great memories.

[kebbykate.livejournal.com]

So sorry I missed this post when it was fresh--just figured something was up when I saw today's.

My love to you. This is hard. I'll have you and your family in my prayers.

[roozle.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear it. *hugs*

[sunspiral.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.