Two weeks ago today, my Nana died. I haven’t been here to talk about it because I’m not sure what to say, really. It was not entirely unexpected, though I think I had become a little desensitized by her “this could be the last time…” banter of the last many months. I figured she would still be around in her 100’s, still haranguing me about my weight at every opportunity. She and I, we had… an abrasive relationship, I suppose you could say. I don’t necessarily have any regrets, it just was what it was. Life’s like that. People are different. (Or perhaps, just a little bit too much the same, though I would never admit that.)
Her death is still a loss to us all though, and brings a closing of a chapter in my life. She was my last surviving grandparent. Who knows if Finn will remember having known her. Niamh certainly will not. I hope it is a very, very long time before they have to say goodbye to their own grandparents, and I hope for us all that they continue to share more harmonious relationships with them.
Rest in peace, Nana.
{{{HUGS}}} I hope April will bring more smiles to you and your family.
{{Mel}}
(((Mel))) My thoughts are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing.
I hope that you have found a sense of peace with your grandmother’s passing now. I know that it’s not easy, regardless of what relationship you may have had. *hug*
{{{hugs}}} I hope the same for your children as well, speaking as one who was blessed not to lose her first grandparent until she was 19, and her second when she was 30 (still two left, and I thank God for them every day).
lots of **hugs***
So sorry to hear about your Nana’s passing – whether we have a wonderful relationship or not, it’s still a loss we have to deal with, and it’s upsettling either way. Big hugs to you and the family ๐ (Also, sorry this is so belated – I’m taking an hour to try to catch up on blogs today.)
Good to see your enjoying some time away at the moment though – and the photos and post about Niamh is gorgeous ๐