My FIL passed away yesterday. He fought a long battle with liver disease and is now in a better place. DH and I told him on Saturday that we are expecting. It saddens the baby will never meet their paternal grandfather, but I know we will share many stories with them. Please keep us in your T&P's over the next few days as we remember and celebrate his life.
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TTC#2 since 11.2012 * DS born 7.2011
I'm sorry for your family's loss, though I do think it's great he was able to know about his future grandchild before he passed.
I'll keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
My MIL died shortly after our wedding after a long battle with cancer. If we have a daughter, we plan to name her after her (middle name). It is sad they don't get to meet their grandparents--but their legacy can live on through you. Lots of memories to share.
Awww. I'm glad you were able to tell him about the baby. Sorry to hear about your FIL passing. Did your FIL have any little things he used to do with your DH that you can incorporate when the LO comes around to always hold his memory there?
I'm trying to think of specific things. I know he was active in boy scouts with him, and I'm confident if we have a boy DH will be very involved with that. If we have a boy, I def. want to use FIL's name as the babies middle name. I haven't told DH that yet, but I'm sure he'll appreciate it.
Thank you everyone for the positive comments. It means a lot to me!