I haven't posted for a while as I have been thinking of how to compose this post.  After my last post, my father telephoned and said that my grandfather had taken a turn for the worse and if I wanted to see him, I should make my way to the hospital.  After a mad dash to Hayley's with my market box, I drove to the hospital.

I suppose we all knew that he wouldn't last the night as he had developed pneumonia as food had got into his lungs.  Mum, dad, my sister and I just sat with him and at 11.00pm the nurses came in to turn him etc.  One of them called us in and said that we should come in and see him.  And that was it; he just didn't wake up but faded away in his sleep peacefully with his family around him.  Heartbreaking but the way I certainly would want to go.

I broke the news to the boys and they were understandably upset - but I have tried to make them feel that they have an important role to play.  Letters to write to my grandfather and also they are to choose what flowers we are going to have for him.  Both boys have decided to go to the funeral and have been asking questions about funerals etc - so there should be no surprises for them. 

I may be away from blogging for a few days or I may post when I have something to post about as I have a craft stall this weekend in Cowbridge which helps bring a little normality to life.

So bear with me please.

Comments

[Kristy]

I am so sorry for your loss but so pleased that your grandfather died peacefully with those he loved around him.I hope the boys find the funeral a very positive experience and that it really helps them and you to come to terms with your loss.

[futuregirl]

I offer my condolences. What a very sad time for you. How lucky that you were all able to be there with him. I think your boys will do fine with the funeral and it will be a supportive environment for them to learn how other people deal with losses, too.

[rebecca]

Hope you get through this difficult time and you find comfort in your family.

[lazylol]

Thinking of you at this sad time xx

[shula]

Sad to lose him, but a lovely way to go.

Shula recommends lots of kitten.

[Dawn]

I am very sorry for your loss...

[capello]

I'm so sorry, you and your family are in my thoughts.

[Dawn]

I'm so very sorry about your grandfather. I hope time and memories will help the healing process. Your family is in my thoughts.

[Jenny holiday]

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts! Best Wishes for Happy Days ahead!!

xoxo Jenny

[Dale Anne]

Thinking of you and your family at this time!
Keep all those memories and know he is there with you in your hearts.
HUGS,

[Barb]

I want you to know that I'm sending warm hugs to your whole family and that I will hold you in my thoughts in the days to come.

[Maddy]

I'll be thinking of you and sending my posative'ness across the miles. The letters are a great idea for the boys, it worked wonderfully for Nicholas.
Lots A Love.
xoxoxoxoxoxo

[June]

I am so very sorry about the loss of your grandfather. The letters idea is a wonderful way for your children to honor the passing of this good man.

[Kate]

Thinking of you - I'm glad he went peacefully surrounded by love.

[nichola]

I'm thinking of you and your family. big hugs to you all.

[monique]

You and your family are in my thoughts.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
I'm glad that he went peacefully with you all there.

[beki]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you.

[carolyn]

Bless you!

[~Vicki]

So very sorry to hear the news Samantha. Will be thinking of you and your family.

[Amanda]

I'll be thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time. My condolences to you all. I'm so glad you were able to be there with him at the end. {{{hugs}}}

[joanna]

So sorry to hear about your grandfather, Samantha; sending you {{{hugs}}} and my sincere condolences.

[jen]

it's good that you have something to do this weekend to balance out the living portion of it... by living, i mean life and everything that is involved in it.

[Mirre]

I'm so sorry for you!
But I'm happy for you that you have such a strong loving family; I know you will be able to support each other!

[mrspilkington]

sending hugs...