I could never imagine that this January would be full of such tragic losses for my family. But two nights ago, in the middle of the night, my Mom called and told me that my wonderful, kind and life-loving Grandma had passed away. She was only 75...
She passed away from swelling and fluid in her brain. They aren't sure what caused it but her passing was quick. She started feeling sick early in the morning (there in Russia) and before my Dad could even get there, she was already gone... My Grandma worked as an ER surgeon for more than 40 years but surprisingly did not like doctors and going to them. About 6 years ago she had a stroke and it possibly created a blood clot in her brain that could've led to her death eventually.We would never know the true reason but it gives us a little consolation that she didn't suffer for long...
My darling Grandma, I'm going to miss you so much. I can't believe you are gone... We were very close. When I was little, I would spend the whole summer with her and often felt like she was the same age as me and my best friend. The lessons she taught me in life helped me to become the woman I am today. She had seen a lot of trials and suffering in her days but she was deeply loved.
My dear friend and my companion in many mischiefs, as you enter your new heavenly home, may you rest in peace for which you truly deserve... Our memories and your laughter will always be stored deeply in my heart. I know we'll meet again, on the other side of the veil, and I will hug you and hold you in my arms just like you always did for me...
I love you, Granny. God be with you 'till we meet again...
I am so sorry Lena, she sounds like a wonderful woman.
ReplyDeleteShe was a great and kind woman. Thank you, Marti!
DeleteSo sorry for your loss Lena. Your grandma sounds like she had a profound influence on the person you became.
ReplyDeleteShe definitely was! Thank you, my friend.
DeleteHello Lena,
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog but rarely post. I am so sorry for the losses you have had this month and the trials of the last year. So good you were prepared and able to make your quick trip back to see family in the fall. Know that others think of you and your family.
Teresa, thank you so much for your kindness! I'm eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to see her last year. I called her on the 1st of January, and we talked for almost an hour. I'm grateful that I could say my last good byes and have a few laughs with her before she was gone... I will miss her greatly!
DeleteOh my goodness, Lena. What a month you are having. I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad that you have such beautiful memories of your grandmother- she sounds like she was a wonderful person. Praying for comfort for you and your family. (Hugs!)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your support, Dawn! It means a lot to me.
DeleteLena she sounds like a wonderful woman. I am so sorry for your loss and you know that you are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI know, Judy. You are a sweetheart! Thank you so much!
DeleteDear Lena,
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear of your loss.
Your loving memories is your tribute to your grandmother,never store them but share them with your little ones and and part of your grandma will live on.
Amanda xx
That's true! :) I will definitely share them with my boys. Thank you for your kindness, Amanda!
Deletesorry to hear Lena. My grandma is in the same situation right now, with swelling and fluid in her brain, due to a fall last week. She is at home in a "pre-coma" on a ventilator, and doctors said there is nothing they can do. She is almost 99 years old
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sorry about your Grandma, my friend!! You just feel so helpless in the moments like this.
DeleteHugs to you!!
So sorry for your loss, Lena. She sounds like a wonderful grandmother.
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Thank you so much, Rebekah! She was a wonderful person, and I miss her already...
DeleteOh Lena I am so sorry for your loss :(. Watching our love ones go to their new home is so hard on those they leave behind. May her loving light always shine through you. You and she were blessed to have had so many wonderful days together
ReplyDeleteOh Debby, thank you for your beautiful words! I truly appreciate it!
DeleteLena I am so sorry for the loss of your Grandma. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteRhonda
Thank you so much, Rhonda!
DeleteOh Lena, what a heartbreaking month for you! I lost my grandma 5 months ago. I miss her. Hugs and prayers for you! Take care!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss too, my friend!
DeleteLena, I am so sorry. May you find comfort in those wonderful memories. Keep telling the stories of your grandmother to your children so they can cherish her memory too! ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteI will! Thank you for your kindness!
DeleteI am so very sorry for your great loss, Lena... (((Love & Prayers)))
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carla.
DeleteYou have talked about your grandma in the blog before and I know that she was very important to you. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with your family.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate it!
DeleteHUGE hugs and prayers being sent your way! Sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. I lost both of mine in a 5 month span 5 years ago and I still think of them often.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rachel!
DeleteI am so sorry for the loss of your dear, sweet grandmother! May God comfort you in your sorrow. Much love to you, Lena!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kathy!
DeleteBeautifully written Lena~ I can feel the love you have for Grandma in every word....I'm so sorry for your loss and sadness...Hugs~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
ReplyDeleteI love and miss her so much already! Thank you for your comforting words, Lynn!
DeleteDear Lena, I am so sorry. I'm awfully glad you got to see her when home visiting your mother this past autumn. What a blessing that was! More prayers for you sweetie!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Terri! It was a true blessing for sure!
DeleteI'm so very sorry for your loss and I send you hugs. I also had a special relationship with my grandma and was deeply hurt by her passing and although it was almost 20 years since I still miss her and think about her often. What a blessing your grandma didn't suffer. Thinking of you at this sad time,
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Thank you so much for your kindness, Carol!!
DeleteI'm sorry for your loss. But she sounded like she lived life right. I once read "people are born crying while everyone else is smiling; live your life in a way that when you go, you will be smiling while others will be crying". Rest in peace, kind lady.
ReplyDeleteShe did! She was truly amazing!
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteThank you, my friend!
DeleteI'm so sorry Lena, my grandma was like a second mother to me, I know how hard it is to lose a grandparent. Sending you hugs!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, my dear friend!
DeleteMy condolences. It's never easy to lose a loved one.
ReplyDeleteMy Grandmother is one of the most important people in my life. She is 83, my Grandfather will turn 90 this year. They need some help from time to time with a bigger cleaning or shopping but they are still independent, they can go out, see the doctor on their own, buy a newspaper, call us, etc. It is so great, isn't it? I know and I am very thankful for that. But even when I know that, it is so hard to imagine my life without them. I live in France now, 1300km from Poland where they stay. It is still in the Europe so I can come back to Warsaw often. I did that in November, I went for Christmas in December, I spent some days at home when I had my exams in Jan as well. So I can see them often, right? But every day I think about them. And this 1300km is not a distance any more, it is just a size of this hole in my heart. As I said, I'm grateful for this good health they have and I always try to concentrate on positive things. But last Christmas I had this kind of reflection: "Dear God, please let us gather together next year with all people sitting around the table like it is today". Lena, I'm reading your post now, I didn't check bloglovin in last days. It is 8.30am here in France. 21st and 22nd Jan are days when we have "Grandma's and Grandpa's Day" in Poland. It is today and tomorrow. When I will be calling my Grandma, I will keep your Grandma in my heart and thoughts. My heart goes to you!
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