Yesterday Afternoon….

Yesterday afternoon my dad called to tell me that my grandmother, who I hadn’t seen since my mom’s funeral, passed away.  They lived in upstate NY and she’s been very sick for a long time–dementia and she spent the last ten days or so in a coma.  Dad’s having pretty major surgery on Friday so I won’t be heading to NY.  My grandmother was one of five children and the oldest.  Her father had already burried three children and his first wife by the time she was born.  They said grandma was so tiny and fragile she wouldn’t make it and so they kept her in a roasting pan right next to the stove to keep her warm.

Obviously she lived.  :D And now she’s in heaven with my grandfather and my mom.  I’m thinking that’s a pretty good place to be.

I’m over at NAS today chatting …

Posted by Cece | August 11, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized | Comments (12)

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12 Responses to “Yesterday Afternoon….”

 
  1. Jackie Barbosa says:
    08/11/2009 at 9:37 am

    Condolences on your grandmother’s death, but I love the roasting pan story. I’m glad she lived…

  2. Amie says:
    08/11/2009 at 9:39 am

    OMG she was just the sweetest thing–we used to call her Edith Bunker behind her back

  3. Denise says:
    08/11/2009 at 10:35 am

    Hugs hon!

  4. Raine says:
    08/11/2009 at 9:04 pm

    {{{Hugs}}}, sweetie.
    And best wishes for your dad.

  5. Amie Stuart says:
    08/12/2009 at 8:00 pm

    Thanks Dennie and Raine!! I expect dad to come through with flying colors cuz he’s a tough old bird like that :D

  6. Tanya says:
    08/14/2009 at 1:19 pm

    Hey, I just saw this. I’m soooo sorry about your gran, Amie. {{{Hugs}}}

  7. Amie says:
    08/14/2009 at 1:22 pm

    Thanks for everyone’s good wishes. I wanted to let you all know that my dad’s best friend called and he came through his surgery just fine. The doctor found what he expected (IE no surprises though my mind boggles at the thought of having a carotid that is 80% blocked!!!) and he got the shunt in just fine. He’ll be staying in the hospital overnight. We’ll probably go up and see him this evening just to give the nurses a break from his horrible jokes and harassment LOL

  8. MJ says:
    08/15/2009 at 4:39 pm

    HUGS, Amie!

  9. Charli says:
    08/16/2009 at 1:19 pm

    Hugs and condolances, and I hope your dad is soon home!

  10. Amie Stuart says:
    08/16/2009 at 1:25 pm

    THanks MJ and Charli….took #1 son to see Dad on Friday night and he was feeling well enough to make dirty jokes with his best friend. #1 son has NO idea what he misses not being around those two–or maybe it’s a good thing he’s not. He should be home by now though I haven’t called today. Been out doing yardwork.

    Decided instead of sending flowers, I’m going to donate some money to the Alzheimers Asso in grandma’s name.

  11. Denise says:
    08/17/2009 at 4:21 pm

    so glad to know your dad is doing good

  12. Amie Stuart says:
    08/19/2009 at 1:22 pm

    Jst got word that my uncle followed my grandmother this morning. He was apparently very sick after having a stroke and not expected to live.

 
 

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