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Trishlvscards
02-05-2009, 03:37 PM
My Grandpa lives in Michigan and he died in his bed last night at his home. He wasn't sick at all and he was 91. I am in the process of booking flights for my parents and myself. The funeral will be on Monday which happens to be my birthday. I don't know if I will ever be able to celebrate my birthday after this. I just wanted to share.

logcabincreations
02-05-2009, 03:41 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll pray for your family and for safe traveling ((hugs))

Trishlvscards
02-05-2009, 03:44 PM
Thanks Jan that means alot to me. I just feel so numb. I just went to a funeral here in town yesterday for a man from our church who was 96.

Fief14
02-05-2009, 03:56 PM
I'm so sorry to hear this. Hopefully you can find peace and comfort knowing that he wasn't sick and that he died in his sleep and was pain free. If we could only all go this way, death wouldn't be so scary. To be 91 and not have any heath problems or be sick is such a blessing! You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

tojoco
02-05-2009, 03:57 PM
May I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family, Trish. Sending prayers your way.

scrappinnuts
02-05-2009, 03:57 PM
Oh Trish... I am so sorry... my Mom died on my Birthday and my Dad (just this past Oct) on my Anniversary.... so I do understand. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers

ccstampin12
02-05-2009, 04:21 PM
So sorry for you and your family.
I hope you will be able to celebrate your birthday again...I'm sure your grandpa thought you were the best gift ever, and I know he would never have wanted you to stop celebrating that day.
HUGS
Prayers
Joanie

tesschap
02-05-2009, 04:25 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you a hug and keeping you in my prayers.

directmailscrapper
02-05-2009, 04:30 PM
Trish, sorry for your loss. Sounds like your Grandfather led a full and healthy life. Perhaps you will come to view your future birthdays as a celebration of life -- yours and your Grandfather's.

cindi
02-05-2009, 04:32 PM
I'm sorry for your loss Trish. I will send up prayers for you and your family.
((hugs))

Vintagegal
02-05-2009, 04:37 PM
Oh, no. Trish, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sending you big ((((( HUGS ))))). I know it's going to be hard to feel like celebrating on your birthday. I completely understand.

maxiesmom
02-05-2009, 04:44 PM
Jennifer said it perfectly. Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.

shadoob
02-05-2009, 04:46 PM
I'm so sorry about your grandpa...maybe he'll give you an extra hug on your birthday...I always like to think that when someone I loves dies, that they are now able to be with me even more than before...Its so hard... Hugs to you.

hutchink
02-05-2009, 04:46 PM
I am so sorry for your loss! I know how hard this has to be for you. Sending lots of prayers and hugs to you!

Christie
02-05-2009, 05:00 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Mrs. Fence
02-05-2009, 05:04 PM
I'm so sorry to hear this. Hopefully you can find peace and comfort knowing that he wasn't sick and that he died in his sleep and was pain free. If we could only all go this way, death wouldn't be so scary. To be 91 and not have any heath problems or be sick is such a blessing! You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I agree with Jennifer, and I will also be thinking of you and your family and saying a prayer for you all.

workin4stamps
02-05-2009, 05:07 PM
I'm so sorry Trish!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

GrammaStamper
02-05-2009, 05:07 PM
Trish, so sorry for your loss. It's always difficult when someone we love passes on. Hugs to you.

iloveflipflops
02-05-2009, 05:31 PM
I'm so sorry Trish. My grandma (my favorite grandma) passed away on my birthday when Emily was 5 so it was 11 years ago. I do think of it every year but I don't let it get me down on my birthday.

IMBlessed5
02-05-2009, 05:39 PM
I'm so sorry Tricia, how sad!

My grandpa died on my son's birthday when he was in the first grade. Not a birthday goes by that I don't think about that, but it doesn't make me sad. I know grandpa's singin' with the angels. :D

Have a safe flight as you go visit and tell him goodbye.

MidwestStamper
02-05-2009, 05:42 PM
This is sad and I'm sure very hard on you and your family. God Bless you all as you deal with the heartache.

My Grandpa died on my 11th Birthday, so I don't remember much of the details since I'm now 51. I remember being sad though and hoped that my relatives wouldn't always remember this whenever it was my Birthday.

teabear
02-05-2009, 05:43 PM
I am so very sorry for your loss Trish. I know it will be a very sad birthday for you, but I hope you can honor him and celebrate your birthday in the future. Life is often bittersweet.

mahodgman
02-05-2009, 07:58 PM
I'm sorry for your loss. Have a safe trip.

Paula Carden
02-05-2009, 08:14 PM
Sorry for your loss but it sounds like he has had a long life. I know we are never ready to give up those we care about-regardless of the age! Please be careful and I am thinking of you!

jazzypurple853
02-06-2009, 07:05 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Artyfarty
02-06-2009, 07:24 AM
So sorry to hear of your loss and will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs Sue xxx

mydogstinks2
02-06-2009, 07:42 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mrs. StampFantasy
02-06-2009, 11:10 AM
I`m so sorry!!!

toao
02-06-2009, 02:43 PM
I'm so sorry Trish. ((HUGS)) to you and prayers for your family.