What a difference a week makes

roughy101 · 21-05-2005, 21:40

this time last week, i was celebrating my youngest grandaughter being born and yesterday my mom passed away, the saying as one door closes another opens is so true.

jayjay · 21-05-2005, 21:44

Such sad news.

Enjoy your grand-daughter.

savbaby · 21-05-2005, 21:46

my thoughts are with you...
enjoy your new granddaughter, something nice to help take your mind off things

Jon · 21-05-2005, 21:48

i'm sorry for your loss in these times

Plain Talker · 21-05-2005, 21:50

I am sorry to hear of your loss, roughy; it's hard.

My mother was only 40 when she passed away, due to a brain haemmorhage. it's been 21 years, and it is still raw.

When my granddaugher was born five years ago, I remember thinking about the "injustice" of losing my mother , at such a young age.

I thought, "My mother should have been here to share this joy!"

My mum would have loved to have been a great "great- granny", she was so full of mischief.

Did your mother get the chance to know about/ see the new baby? If so, that is a memory to cherish. Something positive, there, to hold onto, through the sadness.

Edit to add, don't let the sadness take away from the delight of your new "grandie", that is a fanastic and positive thing.

PT

JoeP · 21-05-2005, 21:54

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Originally posted by roughy101
this time last week, i was celebrating my youngest grandaughter being born and yesterday my mom passed away, the saying as one door closes another opens is so true.

The combination of the happy and sad are what makes up the human condition, the cycle of life. My congratulations and condolences to you.

Something that I've learnt over the years is how even a single minute can change your life. I hope things go as well as can be expected over the days and weeks to come.

Joe

kirky · 21-05-2005, 21:57

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Originally posted by roughy101
this time last week, i was celebrating my youngest grandaughter being born and yesterday my mom passed away, the saying as one door closes another opens is so true.

sorry mate........just remember your mum was always there for you so you always do your best and be there for the new born..........

Kristian · 21-05-2005, 21:57

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Originally posted by JoePritchard
The combination of the happy and sad are what makes up the human condition, the cycle of life. My congratulations and condolences to you.

Something that I've learnt over the years is how even a single minute can change your life. I hope things go as well as can be expected over the days and weeks to come.

Joe

As always, very wise words Joe!

I really can't say anything that's not already been said here, but I just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you!

K xx

roughy101 · 22-05-2005, 20:17

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Originally posted by Plain Talker
I am sorry to hear of your loss, roughy; it's hard.

My mother was only 40 when she passed away, due to a brain haemmorhage. it's been 21 years, and it is still raw.

When my granddaugher was born five years ago, I remember thinking about the "injustice" of losing my mother , at such a young age.

I thought, "My mother should have been here to share this joy!"

My mum would have loved to have been a great "great- granny", she was so full of mischief.

Did your mother get the chance to know about/ see the new baby? If so, that is a memory to cherish. Something positive, there, to hold onto, through the sadness.

Edit to add, don't let the sadness take away from the delight of your new "grandie", that is a fanastic and positive thing.

PT

no she never got to see her new grt/grandchild, but i am sure she will have now

Plain Talker · 22-05-2005, 20:51

ah, sorry to hear that.

My gran passed just before my eldest grandson was born, 3.5 yrs ago.

Her last words to me were "has (daughter in law) had the baby, yet?"

Baby didn't appear till exactly a month after she passed.

My cousin had her 2nd baby on the saturday, as gran passed on the monday night.

I'm sure your mum's watching over you.

PT

Don_Kiddick · 22-05-2005, 21:00

My empathy in the confrontation of your your mixed emotions, Roughy.
My boy made his entry 7 weeks early to try & meet my Mum but she died days before he was born.

He's 11 now.

It still hurts.

roughy101 · 24-05-2005, 20:27

i want to say thank you to all of you who posted, ethel brookes is to be buried on friday at city rd,she is going to have the best send off, i can give her 87yrs old,she had a good innings,her motto was weep if you must,parting is hell,but life goes on,
SO SING AS WELL>

Shiesh · 24-05-2005, 20:51

I was very moved reading this thread - such a happy but tragic tale is life....

Take a look at this site and

Light a Candle

I hope everything goes well on Friday and you enjoy a good sing song in her memory.