NWR - Why do people ALWAYS die at Christmas

akaMrsT Posted: Dec 22, 2005 09:58 AM

NWR - Why do people ALWAYS die at Christmas

My dad just called and my grandma's husband (dad's mom) died this morning. They found out around 1:00 a.m. He had a rare form of incurable cancer that his mom, aunt and other family members also had.

My grandpa (mom's side) died just before Christmas in 1995.

smurray Posted: Dec 22, 2005 10:04 AM

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I'm so sorry to hear that. Myprayers are w/ you,and your family

babybug631 Posted: Dec 22, 2005 10:06 AM

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JessicaM. Posted: Dec 22, 2005 10:06 AM

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I am very very sorry.

MayBride06 Posted: Dec 22, 2005 10:08 AM

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My heart goes out to you. we had the same thing happen to us this past Tuesday. My brother's soon-to-be wife, just had her mother pass away unexpectedly on Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are set for tomorrow with the burial on christmas eve. It is never a good time for a love one to pass away, but this time of the year is especially difficult. Please know that it may not seem like it, but with time it will get easier. Prayers for you and yours.

Katie&Chris2006 Posted: Dec 22, 2005 10:13 AM

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I'm so sorry for your loss. We are all here for you!

It's especially hard around this time of year. My FH just lost a friend in Iraq on Monday...it has been very difficult.

All the best.

SummerBride06 Posted: Dec 22, 2005 10:18 AM

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i'm so sorry. i really am.

i just lost my grandpa last week, his sister on thanksgiving and my beloved cat at the beginning of the month.

my prayers are with you

soon2bmrsdunn Posted: Dec 22, 2005 10:23 AM

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I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

103005FallBride Posted: Dec 22, 2005 10:25 AM

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I'm so very sorry. It hurts so much any time of year, but around the holidays it such a horrible reminder. I hope and pray your family gets the strength to make it through this difficult time.

nygirl77 Posted: Dec 22, 2005 10:27 AM

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So, so sorry! Several members of my family passed away around holiday times, starting with my grandpa (mom's dad) July 4, '88; grandma (dad's mom) on his birthday in '90; then my grandpa (dad's dad) 3 days before my mom's bday. Then when those times of the year roll around, you try not to be sad, but it's so hard.

diluvchu Posted: Dec 22, 2005 10:28 AM

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I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family

JXNOscar Posted: Dec 22, 2005 10:32 AM

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I am so sorry to hear this. Please be strong for your family. My heart and prayers go out to you

BernandRob Posted: Dec 22, 2005 11:17 AM

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I'm so sorry

akaMrsT Posted: Dec 22, 2005 11:22 AM

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And to think, my maternal grandma was in an accident on Saturday while out of town trying to help out my uncle and his pregnant wife. They all went to the hospital and grandma has 14 stitches across her eye. Thankfully she is okay and my uncle and his wife have a new baby girl - born a few weeks early since the accident caused contractions to start.

A new baby and a death in a week

enjft Posted: Dec 22, 2005 11:22 AM

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KD we may have issues but I am sorry for your loss

Nina Posted: Dec 22, 2005 11:23 AM

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Sorry for your loss
You family is in my prayers

akaMrsT Posted: Dec 22, 2005 11:23 AM

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Posted by MayBride06

My heart goes out to you. we had the same thing happen to us this past Tuesday. My brother's soon-to-be wife, just had her mother pass away unexpectedly on Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are set for tomorrow with the burial on christmas eve. It is never a good time for a love one to pass away, but this time of the year is especially difficult. Please know that it may not seem like it, but with time it will get easier. Prayers for you and yours.

I am so sorry. Funerals around the holidays are always so hard

akaMrsT Posted: Dec 22, 2005 11:25 AM

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Posted by SummerBride06

i'm so sorry. i really am.

i just lost my grandpa last week, his sister on thanksgiving and my beloved cat at the beginning of the month.

my prayers are with you

So sorry for your loss. I still think about my grandpa Richard around the holidays. We will visit his gravesite this weekend.

It's also very freaky since my grandma's headstone is already there with her birthdate listed. She does not even flinch when we go to the gravesite. I am the one who always gets upset although I have seen it many times.

akaMrsT Posted: Dec 22, 2005 11:26 AM

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Posted by enjft

KD we may have issues but I am sorry for your loss

Thank you. I really do appreciate this.

akaMrsT Posted: Dec 22, 2005 11:28 AM

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Thank you so much everyone. We are heading out today for VA for Christmas and also driving down to GA to make sure grandma really is okay (and to see the new baby).

In case I am not able to get on-line while on vacation, I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday.