Hi y'all.

My grandmother passed within the last month or so. So there I found myself, standing in the anneX of the baptist church, looking around at all the people I didn't know, and thought of this. (It's taken me a while to get around to it, however.) I loved her dearly, but rarely had taken the time and spent the money to visit. Two or three visits a year wasn't enough, but was how things tended to work out. I wish we had gone to see her this summer, as it was her last, but I'm also glad 4 the good memories from Christmas. Ultimately, she had peace with God through Jesus, so that was good, and I'll see her again at some future point. She adored reading and seeing the wonders of naturE. She was a marvelous cook and had a great sense of humor. Her cookies were far better than anything you could buy in a store. Hearing her reminisce was always interesting--not always the particular story itself, but the way she related it. I'm glad her mind lasted until the end. Even if she didn't understand--or was utterly bored by--our interests, she was always supportive and interested for us. I'll miss her. I'm grateful for her life and all the good memories. She was always gracious, a lady, and I don't know if I ever heard her say anything purposely unkind. She's in heaven, so she's not falling anymore, and not tired all the time. She was eager to help where she could, and so caring. She considered her in-laws as family. She was skilled at needlepoint. (I've found peace, but I worry somewhat for Grandpa. He told us that she was his best friend for well over 60 years. Their marriage was in many ways a fantastic example to us who observed it. It was said at the funeral that their marriage and bond was so close that the kids, looking back at childhood, couldn't easily tell what was Grandma's influence and what was Grandpa's. He never complained about helping her in her failing years but, when he had had a medical crisis of his own, his primary thought was of her, and who would care for her.)
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I made this short train and puzzle in her honour. She didn't care about computer games, but always took the time to watch if one of us grandchildren wanted to show her something in one of our various games.
It consists of seven carts, spread across levels one through seven. Also included: a few questions, and at least one comment on a game.

PS: Thank you all for your kind comments; I don't promise to respond to them, but I will read them all.

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bump and sorry to hear about your grandma.

6 months ago
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A death in the family is always hard to deal with and while I'm not sure whether words from a stranger on the internet would help but nonetheless - my condolences for your loss.

6 months ago
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Sorry for your loss.

6 months ago
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Condolences. It's always hard for the other half, regardless of how strong they are.
May God comfort you and the family, especially your Grandad.

I think I got the code wrong, lol!

6 months ago
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Thank you. Appreciated.
He is. :-)

6 months ago
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...but rarely had taken the time

stopped reading you there, just 'cause -selfishly- don't want to sadden me. but appreciate this so much.

hug.

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6 months ago
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Sure, I understand. And thank you for the hug.

6 months ago
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Wishing you and your family love and strength 🙏

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Nice grandparents are a luck and a benediction, and your grandmum looked really an amazing grandmum !
Sorry for your loss i hope time will help you recover. Hug ! (also beautiful grandmum / grandpa relationship)

(my grandaunt left a text saying "if you do good deeds then i'll live forever", similarly following your grandmum way you honor her)

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Thank you for your kind words. I really admired her. (Yes, they had an incredible relationship which was a real inspiration to watch. If i ever get married, I want that kind of marriage relationship.)

6 months ago
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Sorry for your loss, hope you were able to spend some quality time with her, while she was with us. Hope her final years were happy.

6 months ago
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Sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace. It's great that your grandparents had a good relationship for all this time.

6 months ago
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I'm sorry for your loss, she sounds like a great grandma. Hope your Grandpa and you all will pull through this deep loss.

6 months ago
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My condolences. Wish they could stay with us longer. Usually we are too young to comprehend their lives and it's too late when we finally understand them. May she live in your happy memories!

6 months ago
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Grandmas are always the best. Yours sounds like an amazing person, hope grandpa feels better with time.💚

6 months ago
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i'm glad you've found peace

6 months ago
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I'm sorry for your loss. There is never enough time though. It's nice to hear that you have so many good memories about her that you can cherish. Thank you for sharing.

6 months ago
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Thank you. You're right. and thank you again.

6 months ago
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Very sorry to hear about your Grandmother. It's not much, but here's a bump to help others find your thread.

6 months ago
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My condolences, sounds like she was a great person.

I'm glad her mind lasted until the end.

Having witnessed several people suffer from dementia, this is something to be really grateful for! Please make sure your Grandpa gets enough attention and interaction now that she is gone. I wish you and your family all the best in this time of grief!

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Your grandmother sounds like a remarkable woman.
She reminds me so much of my very dear grandma. She passed 9 years ago this month and I miss her every day but I am so grateful I got to know her and be raised by her. On the day my grandpa had died, a few years earlier, she told me "your grandmother has lost her soulmate". After 60 years of marriage and just about 65 years together, her heart was broken but it kept on and she found her happiness again in memories of their life together and in their children and grandchildren.

Your grandfather will find his balance again. Once the grief has settled and he makes peace with his loss, he will remember the good times and get by. And you will too.

6 months ago
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Thank you. I appreciate it. I'm sorry for your losses, also. Those who are blessed enough to be married that long often have great relationships with their spouse, it seems.

6 months ago
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Condolences & sympathies for your loss, I never really had the grandparent experience in my life but her loss must feel all the deeper to you because of so many happy memories, I hope you can use those as a buoy during these difficult times and not allow guilt to take a hold of you, it can be a difficult rabbit hole to dig yourself out of (take it from my experience, you always think you've got more time than you've got, even when things take a turn, it's just human nature). Hope your grandfather will be able to navigate this period in his own way, love and support can make all the difference.

6 months ago
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My sincere condolences. Losing a loved one is always very difficult. Rest in peace.

6 months ago
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Sorry for you loss! May she rest in peace.

6 months ago
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Bumpedibump and also my sincere condolence for your loss.
My grandparents are dead for over 20 years, but when they were alive i saw them reguraly and told them
that i loved them.

Many thanks for the small train (and a puzzle i was able to solve, usually i fail at these utterly ^^).

6 months ago
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Thank you.
I wish I had told them more often. We knew we loved each other, but rarely vocalized it.

I'm glad you were able to solve it! I hoped it wasn't too hard.

6 months ago
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Sorry for your loss <3

6 months ago
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My most sincere condolences on your loss.

6 months ago
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Maybe someday you could be a loving grandpa/ma.
I believe in you.

And thanks for the train.

6 months ago
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I'm sorry for your loss.

Your story shows how important it is to spend more time with people we love.

6 months ago
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Thank you. Yes, time is precious.

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