Grandma Christine

[twirlgrrl]

My step-grandmother died on Tuesday. She had been sick for a while, with Alzheimer's disease, and didn't really recognize anyone anymore. Just recently she'd finally gone to a nursing home, and then was admitted to the hospital with an infection; she slowly slipped away over the past few days and died peacefully. I hope to write a remembrance post about her sometime soon.

We already had a trip to Idaho planned; we were going to go celebrate my step-grandfather's 97th birthday. So the timing is good, although we'll not be celebrating as much as helping him mourn I think. They were married almost 68 years. I really feel sad for him. He took care of her all by himself until just a few months ago, because he wanted to--he felt it was his duty. He sent away housekeepers, nurses, home health aides... He just wanted to do it himself. For better or for worse. He must be terribly lonely now.

Comments

[ninjalie.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear it hun :/ but I'm sure you going out there will help cheer him up.

[eac.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your step-grandmother. Hope your step-grand has family near him to help him now.

[janisfan.livejournal.com]

{{condolences hug}}

Sounds like they were a lovely couple.

It has been hard on my grandmother since my grandfather passed in May but on the other hand it was somewhat of a relief in the sense that she no longer has to caretake him.

May you and he find comfort in her memory.

[cathyam.livejournal.com]

I am really sorry to hear of your loss. Can relate to your step-grandfather looking after her, my dad is doing the same with my mum (it must be love).

Hugs,

Aoife

[artemis-rich.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear that. Blessings to you.

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Yes, my mom and stepfather moved up to Idaho a few years ago to be with the grands in their old age. Now I want my mom to move HERE to be with her grandbaby!

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[aubreym.livejournal.com]

My thoughts are with you and your step-granfather and your family.

Take care.

[tellinellen.livejournal.com]

i'm so sorry. poor step-grandpa, i kan't even imagine.

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

I know, that's the worst part by a long shot.

[jaxonsmama.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry Lisa. Wish I could give you a hug....

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thanks my dear. *hugs back*