My grandmother passed away...

I guess it really hurts to see someone you love passing away. I think your grandmom did live a long life and I think where ever she is right now, she is happy to see her creator. I think there will come a time that we too will follow her but of course not this soon.

my condolences...my mom passed away 3 yrs ago, she was 93. Though I felt much pain in losing her, still I rejoice thinking she's in good hands. It's much better for them to leave this world for a better place than seeing them sick or suffering.

inutzza, I lost my mother about 15 years ago after a struggling 7 years with Crohn's Disease. When she left, I had mixed feelings where I was sad with the fact that she did not manage to live to a ripe age but relief to see her struggles ending that fateful day. I just had a sense of something heavy being lifted from my shoulders but the heart just pounds on with questions which I myself could not answer. Like you, she managed to see her grandson grow up to 3 years old, which she had pined for during her concluding years. Family and God helped me through my struggles when my mother passed away. My wife's understanding and support helped a lot during that time. Whilst religion brought a certain understanding and wisdom of the questions I faced. It was also another lesson learned on how fragile our lives can be and how we should cherish it. My sincere condolences and pray that you will recover soon. Take care.

Hi there my dear Ina I was really sorry to hear about this the first time we talked and yes, i do agree that we should try to comfort in the little positive things, but i also know this doesn't always work. I think grief should be dealt with and not ignored, as the only thing from covering your feelings is bursts of mixed feelings from time to time, when you least expect it... I lost my grandfathers (both of them) when i was young (1993, 1994) so i can't say i remember it to well, so overall i did not loose anyone close recently...