It's been 7 years today....

Since my grandpa has been gone. We were really close when I was growing up even thought they lived in AZ. I haven't dealt with this very well and mom thinks its because I never got "closure". I have yet to go out to AZ to see his gravesite or even fly out there since he passed recently have been crying about him lately and today was certainly no different. I remember how I found out like it was yesterday and it is still so hard. I carry his picture in my car with me all the time. I miss him so much. I just had to vent. Sorry guys, it's just been one of those days

no need to be sorry... and I understand. I lost my grampa in 89, and I still miss him. He was the one normal male figure in my life.. he always had time for me, he was the sweetest, gentlest man. He died way too young - he was only 65. After he passed, it was like there was a hole in our family - it's never been the same. I miss him a lot.

I'm sorry you're having a tough time...losing someone is so hard, isn't it? I just lost my own grandfather a week ago today...it's been so difficult watching what my father is going through, as that was his last surviving parent, now gone. Sometimes it leaves a part of your heart missing or broken for quite a while...I hope you can focus on the good memories you and he shared, as I'm sure there are many.

Aw, I'm sorry you miss your grandpa so much. I never knew my grandparents, so I'm happy for you that you had this special man in your life. I think tears can be beautiful in that they are a way of honoring those we love and miss. I hope you can go to his grave some day. If you want, you could take along a small rock or some soil from his grave to bring back home with you. I think its wonderful that you had a grandpa who loved you. My thoughts are with you, and hope things brighten soon.

Cheers, from
Swampwitch

Aww Courtney- I'm sorry your having a hard time right now, its okay to cry, we're all here for you

Courtney, I'm sorry and I so understand, I still miss my Poppy everyday and he died in 89, he was truly special. When you remember him and cry for him you are honoring him and his life. He is still with you always, I firmly believe that.