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posted April 05, 2007 12:53 PM         

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My Grandma died this morning in the nursing home from congestive heart failure. She was 97, and had been ready ever since my Grandpa died 10 years ago. They were married for 62 years. I am going to miss her so much. She was very much a mother to me, she was kind, gentle, patient, and loving. Many of the qualities my own mother lacked. I spent a great deal of time at their house. I have so many happy memories there. It was a very safe and loving home.

Be at peace Grandma, and I love you forever.
GG

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posted April 05, 2007 01:11 PM         

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So sorry to hear about your lose of someone you love so dearly!!!

Bless Her Caring, Loving, Soul!!!!

Now there will always be " Brighter Days " because of that kind, gentle, patient, and loving heart that your Grandma imprinted and left with you!!!!

I know this to be so true of your nature and heart Goatgirl!!!!

She has left you the greatest gift!!!!

Love You Goatgirl!!!

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posted April 05, 2007 01:11 PM         

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I am so so sorry, may she rest in peace

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posted April 05, 2007 01:18 PM         

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My condolences GG
You were a lucky girl to have had a grandmother like that

Rest with 's

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posted April 05, 2007 02:09 PM         

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I'm sorry for your loss, goatgirl.

But happy for your grandmother.

The ancient Celts were wise to mourn birth and celebrate death.

She's in the arms of the angels now.

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posted April 05, 2007 02:21 PM         

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posted April 05, 2007 03:36 PM         

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gg,

I am very sorry for your loss. Your grandmother sounds like she was an amazing woman. My grandma was much like yours in that she had so many qualities that my mother lacked. I miss her just as much today as I did when she passed 5 years ago. Easter was one of her favorite holidays...

My prayers are with you.

pidaua

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posted April 05, 2007 05:43 PM         

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sorry for your loss.

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posted April 05, 2007 05:49 PM         

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I know you miss her, GG. Bless her on her journey.

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posted April 05, 2007 08:46 PM         

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You were blessed to have each other GG, and walk the path together for a few decades…..
No longer is her spirit trammeled in the net of the dense physical vehicle…..
You were fortunate to be so close – I never really knew either of my grandmothers…..
Deep condolences for your loss, my friend
{{{ Love & Hugs }}}
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posted April 05, 2007 09:24 PM         

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I feel like I've got all thumbs emotionally.

Thanks so much for all the love and thoughts and prayers. I appreciate it greatly.

Love,
GG

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posted April 05, 2007 10:01 PM         

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My loving thoughts for you and your family.

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posted April 05, 2007 11:39 PM         

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I'm sorry for your loss, GoatGirl. It's always hard to lose a loved one.

But like Tolkien wrote, 'we are not bound forever to the circles of the world, and beyond them is more than memory.' Death is only the last illusion.

Much love.

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posted April 06, 2007 01:54 AM         

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posted April 06, 2007 02:34 AM         

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bless your beautiful heart, gg

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prayers for your Grandma's peaceful
journey onwards.

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posted April 06, 2007 12:27 PM         

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Thank you everyone so much for your support. It helps to know that you are thinking of me. I still haven't been able to have a good cry about it. I think that would help.

I wrote a poem for Grandma today, and I will put it in the casket for her, along with all your loving thoughts.

Here it is:

To Grandma

With Death's white hand upon her brow,
an Angel closed her eyes no more.
She was set free to let her spirit soar.
A great woman whom I love is gone.
I am richer for having known her.
She who loved me in return.
Without any strings attached.
She was gentle, patient, and kind.
She gave me her time, knowledge, and wisdom.
I will not forget, nor stop loving her,
even though I can not touch or see her.
I carry her now here, in my heart.
There she shall stay until my life closes.

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posted April 06, 2007 02:53 PM         

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that was really beautiful

Here's to wonderful Grandmas everywhere! (clink)

ps... I really like your signature... how true!

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posted April 06, 2007 11:23 PM         

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So sorry about your grandma, goatgirl.

Beautiful poem that you wrote for her.

She will always be with you in spirit and watching over you and her great grandkids.

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posted April 07, 2007 12:38 AM         

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I am so sorry for your loss, Goatgirl. Remember her love, for you will have that with you always.

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