We all knew it was inevitable but it was still hard for Marcia when the phone rang during the night and she was informed that her mother, Theresa, had just passed away at the age of 69.
I can still recall the pain I felt when my father died suddenly so I feel very, very sorry for Marcia and the rest of her close knit family. I also feel sorry for poor little Alex who, with both Grandfathers dead, has just lost the only Granny he knew who, like all Grannies, spoilt her Grandson rotten.
In the midst of life we are in death.... or as my old, roguish grandfather used to say - often after returning from the pub or the local bookies - "In the midst of life we are in debt". Condolences.
ReplyDeleteYorkshire Pudding, love your grandfather on sound. And who cares (other than our creditors) whether we are in debt. Main thing to be in midst of life. Rest just a write off.
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Very sorry to hear that, please pass my condolences to Marcia and her people
ReplyDeleteSBW
My heart goes out to Marcia and her family. Please let her know.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you all - such a difficult time. xx
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to Marcia and family and you - there's nothing else I can say. Not nice. It never is.
ReplyDeleteSuddenly springing into life and suddenly falling out of it is the most peculiar process, quite unfathomable.
I was dreading seeing this news, all the time hoping she would recover. She was only four years older than me. I know now that is old in Angola. I am saddened for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear your sad news. Inevitable, as you say, but but it still hits you like ten-ton truck. Sympathies to Marcia and you all.
ReplyDeleteMay I add my condolences. We are seeing the passing of another great African, further south from you. The wheel of life turning full circle.
ReplyDeleteCondolences and best wishes to Marcia, Alex and you. We to will be attending a funeral this week of a much loved family member. He was only 66 years old. We can only hope the children remember them before they were ill.
ReplyDeleteSending condolences...such a sad time for you all.
ReplyDeleteChin up old bean
ReplyDeleteAnd a give marcia a welsh hug from me
It's always sad to lose a beloved Granny no matter how prepared you are. So sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteTom, how to measure a life. The dead are dead. Unbeknown to them. It's the left overs who are to be pitied. Marcia is lucky in that she has you to hold her. Without wishing to do what the Viking, the Balkans and Russia do so well, going all gloomy: Fact is that the moment we are born death looks over our shoulder. And the shoulder of those we love. It's shite. Nearly stopped me from procreating. Ah, but then you can't stop life going FORWARD, can you.
ReplyDeleteNot so much sleepless in Southampton, but with you in my thoughts,
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Losing family or friends is never easy, but I always try to remember that 'death is never sad, if the gift of life has been well used'. My sincere condolences to Marcia, Alex, and of course yourself.
ReplyDeleteOur sincere condolences to Marcia, you and family.
ReplyDeleteAngela and Francisco
Condolences...losing a parent, a grandparent is a very, very sad event we all must face at some time
ReplyDeleteSad news, even when it's expected, and it always manages to sting as it tears at our hearts. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteHer legacy is a lovely little lad... Alex, of whom I'm sure she was inordinately proud. A big womanly hug to Marcia from me.
ReplyDeleteLLX
I'm so sorry for you all, especially Marcia and Alex. I've tried to think of what to write, but everything seems inadequate.
ReplyDeleteHelen