My grandfather passed away this morning

I'm joining everyone else in sending my condolences and to you and your family, and especially to your grandmother.

Sorry to learn of this Heidi. God Bless your family.

Very sorry that you lost your grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Thank you all for your support. It does mean a lot to me.

It is comforting to know he lived a long and full life, with a happy and wonderful woman by his side, and 3 daughters and a son, and 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. When my sister and I were talking we said that he's with our mother, his oldest daugher now - and what a joyous reunion that had to be! Of course, even knowing that doesn't make it any easier for us down here.

No matter how long they live, or how happy their lives are, it's still a bitter pill to lose those we love. I'm just numb today, trying really hard to make it through the work day and hold it together.

I am so sorry. Best wishes for love and strength for you, your grandmother and hte family

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Heidi. You're right, nothing makes up for losing your loved one My heart is with you and your family. You can take comfort in the fact that it sounds as if your Grandfather had a lovely, happy life

I am so sorry Heidi

I'm so sorry Heidi. It's always very hard to lose a close family member. Also, I can only imagine how hard this loss will be for your grandmother. What a rich and wonderful life they must have had over all those years!

Sending many out your way.

Oh Heidi, I'm so sorry for your loss. Words just seem inadequate at a time such as this.

Sorry to hear your news.

My condolences to you and all your family - specially your Grandmother.

You will be in my thoughts. Many hugs to you.

I'm so sorry, Heidi. I am thinking of you and your family.

Heidi, I am so sorry.

I'm so sorry, hon. My heart goes out to your grandma... I dearly hope she will be able to continue to enjoy life and find strength in the virtually 71 years they had together.

Oh Heidi, I'm so sorry

I'msorry for your loss hon.May God and his Angels be with you during this hard time.

Heidi, I'm so very sorry. Nothing but nothing prepares you. You and your family, especially your grandmother, are in my thoughts and prayers.

My condolences to you and your family. My prayers that your grandmother holds on so you can see her soon.

You are, as always, close to my heart, but with this news, even closer to my heart and in my thoughts, Lamb. I am so very sorry for your loss.

My Grandpa always loved those chocolate covered cherries that you can only get around the holidays. Every year, and I mean every year we had to get him a box of those Queen Anne's Chocolate Covered Cherries. I think everyone in the family did - he had a stash and loved every one of them.

Personally, I can't stand those things, but came close with a drink - a Chocolate Covered Cherry shot (Dr. McGillicuddy's Cherry Schnapps and Godiva Dark Chocolate liquor, 1/2 and 1/2). So I did a shot, toasting to Grandpa tonight.

Word to the wise - you can't do shots when you're crying!