My grandfather passed away this morning

My grandfather passed away last night/this morning. He was 93, had only really been sick for about a week or so. I suppose I should have been expecting it, but the last communication from my aunt was that the antibiotics were working and the doctors were optimistic. Nothing prepares you for this.

I am really worried about my Grandmother, who is 92 or 93 also. He passed one day shy of their 71st anniversary. Wow. She hasn't been in the best of health since her battle with encephilitis (infection in the brain) last year, but has been getting better. But I worry about her and how she'll get on without him.

None of my immediate family can make it out for the wake on Wednesday and funeral on Friday. Dad and I talked this morning (this is actually my mother's parents, not his), and we're thinking of trying to go down to Georgia sometime in the spring to visit Grandma and my aunts for a happy visit instead of a rushed and sad visit. I hope Grandma holds on that long.

Oh, Heidi, I'm so, so sorry to hear this. (((Hugs))) for you, and I'll be keeping you and your family, especially your grandma in my prayers.

I am so sorry. My condolences to you and your family.
For Grandmom.

I'm sorry Heidi. It's horrible when it's right before a holiday or anniversary - but in this case - it's both.

Heidi I'm so sorry for your loss.

As you said, nothing can prepare you for it and as Nat mentioned, it is never good but worse around a holiday.

Sending to you and your family.

I am so sorry you lost your Grandfather. My thoughts and prayer for your family.

Oh honey, I'm so sorry . At 93, it sounds like he and your grandma had a long and wonderful life together. 71st anniversary, I can't even imagine.

At that age, the body just gives out, even if the spirit doesn't want to. I went through the same thing with my granddad. He died at 92. He was flirting with the nurses when I left the hospital, and when I got home after a 15 minute drive the phone was ringing telling me to come back.

Many prayers going out to you and your family, and extra prayers for your grandmother.

I'm so sorry, Heidi.

Sending many vibes for your family. They'll be in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Oh Heidi Im so sorry to hear this
Sending my condolences to you and your family
Even just picking the phone up and talking to your Grandma is still being close to her. Sending so many prayers and vibes her way Thats many many years to spend with someone, Im sure she will be so very sad.
My thoughts are with you all during this time

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Heidi, I am very sorry for your loss. I pray that your Grandmother is comforted.

Heidi, I'm so very sorry. Your family will be in my prayers.

Hugs and prayers of support are offered to you and yours

Heidi, I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved grandfather.

More condolences on their way with for you.

I'm so sorry, Heidi

I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Take care of yourself and your family; I'll be thinking of you.

My condolences, Heidi. Hopefully it's some consolation that he didn't linger and suffer for months or years, and lived to a very advanced age.

My condolences Heidi

I'm so sorry for your loss. Many prayers going out to you and your family, especially your dear grandmother during this difficult time.