It’s a good thing I went
June 20th, 2006 by 
cowgirljules
Because Grampa died today.
I don’t know the whole story yet; Dad just called me to let me know, and he hadn’t gone up there yet. I guess Gramma went in the hospital, so both my Mom and my Aunt were there. I don’t know anything else, and I also don’t know what kind of time off I’ll be able to take or when the funeral is. Dad says he doesn’t think they need me just now, so I guess I’ll go back to work and vomit out these inspections that solely exist in my brain before they are lost forever.
I’m glad I got to say goodbye. I knew I wouldn’t see him again. He was ready to go.
edited to add: Well, everything seems extremely calm up there. Mom says there’s no need for me to come up and they’re not even going to have a funeral. He said all of his goodbyes while he was alive, after all. She said it meant a lot to him that I came up on Sunday. Good timing, that.
Gramma’s going to have him cremated and pop him in a box in the church where he used to sing in the choir.
See where I get the practical side?
Posted in Life | 14 Comments »
June 20th, 2006 at 4:06 pm
Aww, so sorry to hear that Julie. I’m glad you got to say goodbye too.
June 20th, 2006 at 5:33 pm
Sorry about your loss. Was good you got a visit in.
June 20th, 2006 at 6:27 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss Jules. I know you are thankful that you got to say goodbye to him. I am very sad for you and your family. nanamama
June 21st, 2006 at 6:59 am
I am so sorry to hear of your loss…
June 21st, 2006 at 11:24 am
I’m so sorry, Jules, but so glad for you that you got to say goodbye. ::hugs::
June 21st, 2006 at 12:34 pm
Oh my dear, I am sorry. Such a nice grandpa. The pics and stories from the cruise were priceless. I’m glad for you that you two got to visit this past weekend. Much love, ~LA
June 21st, 2006 at 1:00 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss.
June 21st, 2006 at 1:00 pm
So very sorry, my thoughts will be with you over the coming days.
June 22nd, 2006 at 6:30 am
I’m glad you got a visit in to say goodbye. I am so sorry for your family’s loss.
June 22nd, 2006 at 2:44 pm
Sorry for your loss, Jules. From all the things you’ve written in here, he was a kind and generous person. Hope your grandmother is doing ok.
June 23rd, 2006 at 5:00 am
Hi Jules. I’m sorry to hear he passed, but I’m glad you got to say your goodbyes. Take care, we’ll all be thinking of ya.
June 25th, 2006 at 6:49 pm
Sorry for your loss, but it sounds like he had a good, long life and has left a family to be proud of. Quite a legacy in anyone’s book. Hope your Gramma’s doing okay…
June 26th, 2006 at 6:19 am
Jules, so sorry to read about your Grandpa. I’m glad you got one last chance to see him.
June 26th, 2006 at 8:27 pm
I’m late, but I’m sorry for your loss, Jules. *hugs*