Please excuse the lack of festive cheer on the blog today.
It seemed wrong to schedule in a cheery post about festive frocks when in fact this afternoon I will be at my Grandad’s funeral. I know I’m lucky to have made it into my 30s with all 4 Grandparents still alive.But that does mean that dealing with this sort of thing is somewhat new to me, as the fact is that until March last year no one I really cared about had died.
My Grandad was my Dad’s Dad, and my Dad is one of 7 children, and I was one of about 14 grandchildren, (it’s more than that now) so when I was a child a trip to their house always meant a house full of kids and lots of fun. I’m fairly sure it’s this side of the family that I get my drinking habits from (though he drank his whisky with lemonade and I’ll have mine with a cube of ice), and we always knew we could talk Grandad into giving us money after a few drinks to spend on sweets and crisps. He also made outrageous promises. He never did buy me a pony.
He worked for most of his life at “the Potteries” and lived and died in the house where his children grew up.
My Grandad was diagnosed with Cancer earlier this year, so we knew that it was coming, but when I went to visit a couple of months ago I didn’t really know it would be the last time I saw him. I’d planned to go down for another trip 5 days after he died at the beginning of December.
I don’t want to get all maudlin, so I shall sign off now. I just felt I shouldn’t let today pass without remembering him on here.
Hopefully I shall return on Wednesday with pretty frocks and festive spirit.
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28 responses to “A Quick Goodbye”
Thinking of you xx
Sending love on this sad day to you and Mr Chick XX <3
I’m really very sorry for your loss Gemma. I still miss my grandfather even though I lost him when I was 11. In Bengali, there’s a saying that your elders are like trees that give you shelter and shade. He sounds like he was just that for you. Many hugs xxx
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*Hugs*
He was clearly a handsome bugger. Big squeeze to you and I hope today went as well as could be expected x
I’m so sorry to hear that. I lost my grandmother last year (my only grandparent to live to my adulthood) so I know how difficult it can be. {hugs}
So sorry for your loss. A very sad day for you.
So sorry for your loss, sending you lots of love. x
*hugs* It’s never easy whatever age you are or however prepared you are.
Thinking of you on this very difficult day. I’ve been there and it is no fun.
So sorry to hear about your grandad.
Sorry to hear that – thinking of you and your loss.
So sorry for your loss. I lost my grandfather 7 years ago around this time of year too. It’s hard because everyone is so happy with Christmas and everything. *hugs* xxx
Much love, and lots of hugs to you xxxx
Big hugs and lots of love to you and your family xxx
Thinking of you.x
Your grandad sounds like a lovely man. So sad for you to loose him. Take Care of yourself and your family. Xx
Incredibly sad. I didn’t know whether to leave a comment as I know we don’t know each other, but grief is universal and it’s such an awful time to go through it. This was such a touching tribute to your grandfather, he seemed like a really colourful character! Best wishes to you and your family.
Im so sorry for your loss =( I also lost my grandad to cancer and my nan this year. Its a terrible time all my thoughts are with you xoxo
Sending my sincerest condolences, take care x
I’m sorry to hear of your loss.
I’m not very good with words but I’m thinking of you Gemma and I’m so glad you have wonderful memories of times spent with your Grandad. xo
Very sorry for your loss and sending condolences your way. Your grandad was quite dapper!
Sorry for your loss hun xx
*huge hugs* sorry to hear about your sad loss. Your Grandad looks like a very dapper chap, it was nice reading your words about him. Take care lovey, thinking of you xxx
I hope you are ok. My thoughts are with you x
So sorry to hear about your loss during the holiday season, Gemma . . .
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