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Another Death

Truhal
Truhal
My dear grandkids have just lost another grandpa. My son-in-law's father passed away, probably heart attack. Death is part of life but it seems lately that it is too much a part of my life.


Tru
deleted_user
deleted_user
Tru:

I am sorry to hear this.

Hugs, Holly
pathoflife
pathoflife
Tru,

Those dear children are learning way too early about loss. I'm so sorry that they must grieve for yet another grandparent. You are left with a double responsibility and privilege to show love and acceptancea crucial point in the 'grandparent' manual, right? Blessings to you. TJ
deleted_user
deleted_user
(((hugs)))

I am so sorry.


Carla
Truhal
Truhal
My grandson is especally having a hard time. Just a year and a half ago he suffered his first death when my bird died. He had a hard time understanding what had happened to the bird and questioned when he was coming back. Less than 4 months later my husband died. 4 months later and my dog dog. Now this.

He is afraid of losing everyone.
IClaimTheCross
IClaimTheCross
It seems all too often, death touches us, in multiples. It is extremely confusing for children as they learn how fragile life is. Hopefully, the positive is that family draws closer in appreciation of that. Prayers of comfort for you and all your family........ Molly
bostonjules
bostonjules
It does seem to run in cycles, doesn't it...

the poor kids...give them lots of extra hugs..and tell them you plan on being right here for them!

jules
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm so sorry, peace to you and your family.
Community Leadercliffskat
cliffskat
Tru, I'm sorry for your family's loss, and I feel badly for your grandbaby. I don't have grandchildren, but this book was recommended as a tool for helping small kids - ages 4 to 8 - with loss, it's called "Where's Grandpa" and here's a link to Amazon for it:

http://www.amazon.com/Where-Grandpa-T-Barron/dp/0698119045/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296727226&sr=1-1

Your family has been through a lot. Sending you Love, Hugs, and Prayers, Martha
Nicker07
Nicker07
TRU

Thinking of you

I think with the deaths of others we know, our senses are more acutely sensitive due to our own loss. I am to attend a close friends Celebration of Life Friday...
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