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Confession : a little sad

CTri17CTri17 member
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Backstory: My parents told me Saturday morning before my shower that my grandpa probably only had a few days to live. So after the shower I booked a flight home to NY that night. I arrived at 10AM on sunday but unfortunately my Grandfather passed away at 4:30 AM so I didn't get to see him before he went.

It was nice to spend time with my family and be there with them during this difficult time.

So a little while ago we went to the funeral home so I could see my grandpa before I left, since the wake is this afternoon.

Said my prayers/goodbye.

Then before we left my parents had a bouquet of tiny roses in the shape of a heart that said Great-grandfather on it.  The card said 

Love Squirt

I broke down, I was so excited that Squirt was going to have all 4 great-grandparents at least for a little bit. And it hit me hard today how much I was excited for that and that it didn't happen. 

But at least Squirt got to "see/meet" his Great Grandpa today when I said goodbye.
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  • rapst1rapst1 member
    I'm so sorry for your loss!
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  • Mrs.Keith2BMrs.Keith2B member
    I know I posted this over on our anniversary board, but I'm still so so sorry for your loss. That was very sweet of your parents to get flowers to give from Squirt. Just know your grandpa will be beaming with pride from above once Squirt comes into this world!
     
    We're all here for you on the Sept-08 board if you need us!
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  • aegrimmaegrimm member

    Awwwww...you made me cry.

    That's sweet, yet sad at the same time. ::hugs::

    I don't know how religious you are, but I'm a firm believer that babies hang out in Heaven before God sends them to us. Your Grandpa is probably loving on Squirt right now.  Smile

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  • bracystakebracystake
    My condolences in your loss.  I'm glad you were able to be there for your family as well as find comfort with them for yourself.  Blessings to you and your family as you try to move forward.  "Squirt" is pretty lucky to have such a close-knit family to be born into.
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  • lilbit923lilbit923 member
    God be with you while your heart heals. I also believe what my grandmother used to tell me when newborns smile in their sleep. She'd say that meant the angels were playing with them. Maybe that's another way for you to look at Squirt while your LO smiles while sleeping....might be Great Grandpa having his time with your baby too. Hope that helps some.
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  • lindsayrichardsonlindsayrichardson
    I lost my great-grandfather last Tuesday. He was the last of my great-grandparents and I was so looking forward to him meeting our little one (his great-great grandchild). It is a bittersweet feeling....he was sick and had been battling cancer. I am so sorry for your loss....I know the feeling you are having at the moment. Just remember the good times you had together and all of the wonderful memories. That's what I have to hold on to....thoughts and prayers are with you.
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  • mrs_sherodmrs_sherod member
    Awwwww, I'm sorry for your loss! My maternal grandfather passed last year and I still get sad. I feel really sad knowing he won't be able to hold my baby.
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  • AngelxxRoseAngelxxRose member
    I am so sorry :(  My Grandpa passed away 12 years ago today and I wish that he was here to meet our little one.  Our children will get to "know" our loved ones that have died through our stories and happy memories.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
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  • KPiekarskiKPiekarski

    Ok now you are making me cry.

    My Grandfather passed away 17 years ago today and my other one passed away in 2003. DH's Gram passed away almost 3 years ago and it really sucks that our LO will never know any of them.

     Worst yet, My MIL passed away 4 1/2 years ago at the age of 45 from the Pneumonia of all things! She would have been one heck of a Grandma and it is so horribly sad that my litle girl will never know her. DH's little bro passed away 8 years ago as well and that too is totally not cool. There are just way too many people that I wish our little girl would have the opportunity to meet. I guess she is lucky that they are looking after her.

     

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