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A gift

Tonight my grandma gave my mom a gift - the gift of being with her when she passed. I believe it is as it was meant to be - just the two of them talking and together.

I just had a feeling it was going to be tonight, when I left I thanked grandma and told her I loved her like every other night, yet I felt it was going to be for the last time. I just felt that she was waiting to be alone with her Sharon.

My mom was a little tentative when I walked out the room, but I told her to call me and I would let everyone else know if anything happened. I also told her everything will happen as it should so relax and try to get some sleep.

I had just walked in the door at home, talked to Dan for a bit, heated up some soup and sat down to eat when the phone rang.

"She's gone, grandma's gone." she cried. "She just gave me the most special gift..."

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bobbione8y said…
oh susan.

i am so sorry for your loss. please hug your mom for all of us that blog, and know that we are honored that you chose to share with us.

i will pray for you guys, and thank God that Gigi is pain free and happy with Jesus right now. life here is just temporary, and she is home forever :)
7:37 AM
Chris said…
I'm so sorry to hear about your gramma. But I am glad your mom had that special time with her. I'll be thinking and praying for you and your family.
2:38 PM
DeAnn said…
My heart is with you Susan. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and that you will find comfort. Bobbi is so right...our earthly life is only temporary. You will be with her again someday.

What a wonderful gift you all received, to be able to be with Gigi and hold her hand. She is smiling down on you right now. Thinking of you...
8:36 PM
K~ said…
I am so sorry for your loss Susan. It is so sad to lose someone. You are in my thoughts. K~
10:38 PM
carey said…
susan, i know that the next few days will be really hard. i'm thinking of you and your family, and hoping that you too will soldier on. thank you for sharing Gigi with us. i can't wait to meet her someday...
8:50 AM
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