Good news rarely comes by phone at 2am...

[ntrprnr 0]

And this is no exception...

My dad called... My grandma passed a few hours ago.



1909-2008... Gotta give her credit for one hell of a run, huh?

Sigh... This is a bummer. Even though we all knew it was coming, (she was in the hospital,) it still sucks. I feel most sad for my mom. (Was her mom.)

Feh.

Took 35 years - but now I'm grandparent-less. I'm fortunate she was around as long as she was.

If you've still got a Grandma or Grandpa, give them a call, or if you're lucky enough to live near them, a hug today.

_______________
"Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?"
"Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

[moto89 0]

Sorry to hear man, that really is a bummer. I feel for your loss. Remember the good times and remember that you got many good years with her. Give your mom some hugs and be there for her in her time of grieving.


-moto

Less talking, more flying.

[Squeak 17]

Sorry to hear Peter, condolences to you and yours

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[madhatter 0]

Sheesh!

Commiseration to you & your family.

A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
D.S # 125

[Conundrum 1]

I am sorry to hear this. I just lost my grandmother to cancer on Christmas. It's rough.

[LisaH 0]

Sorry to hear this Peter. (((HUGS)))

Be yourself!
MooOOooOoo

[dannydan 0]

I am also sorry for your loss man! But like you said that was a hell of a run.... Throw a party for Her and also "remeber those GREAT TIMES".... She DESERVES that party.....

Hang in there... Prayers your way for some peace and comfort... BLUESKIES Grandma....
:DD

[Peej 0]

My thoughts are with you Peter, i lost my gran on my mom's side the year before last, at 98 she'd also had a good run and by the sounds of it was in a very similar situation. Just know that she's at peace.

When i close my eyes and pray tonight i'll ask my grandparents who are also up there to go say hi

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[skymama 35]

My condolences, Peter. Grandparents are definitely special.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[jimmytavino 16]

Grandparents are really special.... because to them.......
.... grandchildren are really special...
Now she shall watch lovingly over you and all your family members...

find peace


jimmy

[normiss 622]

My condolences Peter.
My grandmother was my favorite of my whole family, I know how this sucks.

my thoughts are with you man!

[ladyskydiver 0]

I'm sorry to hear. *hugs*

Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.

[Nightingale 0]

Sorry for your loss.

[simplyputsi 0]

Sorry to hear this Peter.

Skymama's #2 stalker -

[kbordson 8]

Peter

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Even anticipated losses hurt.


Unfortunately I lost all grandparents by the time I was in my early 20's. But, I will call my mom and remind her of how important she is in my life.


{{HUG}}

[sartre 0]

So sorry for your loss. Big hugs.

[BillyVance 34]

Sorry to hear that Peter.

I'm 40 and still have one grandmother, who's 96 (I think). She got to see my family last October, which is when I met you at The Ranch, remember? Her nursing home is just a few miles away from there. She has her good days and bad days. But I know the inevitable is coming. I hope we all get to see her at least one more time before then.

Condolences to your family.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[skysprite 0]

Sorry for your loss.

~skysprite

[grannyinthesky 0]

So sorry for your loss. Grandma's are special.

"safety first... and What the hell.....
safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy

POPS #10490

[ACMESkydiver 0]

Sorry for your loss...but I'm thankful that you had her for so long.

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[livendive 8]

I only ever knew one set of grandparents, and I've lost them both. Yesterday my grandpa would have turned 90. Tomorrow will be 15 years since his death, and I still miss him. My grandma died a couple days after Shannon, in 2006. I noticed at Christmas that I still haven't completely come to terms with losing her. But this thread isn't about me, I only mention those as a way of saying, "I understand and sympathize." You have my deepest condolences Peter. As you said, at least she had a nice long run at it. Cry as needed and remember the quality that she added to your life, and vice versa.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[mamajumps 0]

Sorry about your grandma... My grandma is my hero, im so glad that she has gotten to spend time with her great-grandkids. I never had that opportunity. I will be more devastated when my grandma passes than I will when my mom or dad pass. My grandma has always been there for me and when everyone else turned their backs on me, she was still there, letting me know how much she loved me. Grandma's are very special people indeed. Sorry for your loss! HUGS!

[iluvtofly 0]

Sorry for your loss.

[Jewels 0]

I'm so sorry. All my best to you and your family.

TPM Sister #102

[Muenkel 0]

So sorry to hear about that Peter. I'm glad she had a long life though. You and yours will definitely be in my prayers.

I only knew 1 grandparent and she died when I was 8. I never truly knew how special grandparents were until I saw the relationships my parents have with their grandchildren. I truly feel I missed out on something really special.

_________________________________________
Chris