First Christmas without Grandpa.

[47of74]

For those who weren't aware, my Grandpa died back in July about two weeks from his 90th birthday. This will be the first Christmas without him around.

[liberal N proud]

1. Birds of a feather, we lost my dad last February

The last time I saw him was Christmas last year.

My heart goes out to you.

[47of74]

2. If I may ask, how old?

Like I said Grandpa was just over two weeks from his 90th when he passed. He served in WWII on the Pacific front and occupation forces in Japan. Came home, got married in 47, then farmed up to late 2010. Didn't give working up willingly but had to when he got too weak to continue farming and move into assisted living.

[liberal N proud]

3. Dad was 2 months shy of 90

WWII Vet served in the Japanese invasion force. That will make think about Trumans decision.

He and my mother were married 62 years before mom passed 3 years ago, she was also just a few months shy of 90.

Dad had a massive heart attack and went quickly.

He worked 30 years and had nearly 30 years retirement.

[auntAgonist]

4. Those firsts are so darned hard.

You have my thoughts and best wishes for a joyful and memory filled Christmas.

Share stories.

It's VERY painful at first and there will be tears. But you're making new memories filled with love for the old.

I'm sorry you've had to join us in the same boat.


Please have a good Christmas.

kesha.

[47of74]

6. This is my third time.

My maternal Grandpa passed just before my 5th birthday and I don't really remember Christmas when he was alive. My maternal Grandma passed in 2003 and we're still trying to figure out Christmas without her being around. My paternal Grandpa died summer so we'll be having Christmas at the assisted living place where Grandma lives now. It will be different without him around. Grandma's doing reasonably well right now but she's approaching 90 herself so we all know shel will leave us someday, hopefully not for a number of years yet. I hope she gets to at least 100.

[Paper Roses]

5. You will miss him always but take comfort in this thought.

You had almost 90 wonderful years with him. I wish this same long and happy relationship to all.
Many of us have lost loved ones at a much earlier age. The loss just does not go away.

Holidays don't seen to get better either.

My sincere condolences.