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As expected, great-grandpa died last night

I mentioned last week how my great-grandma died a couple weeks ago and great-grandpa had a stroke. He passed away last night and it royally sucks. I mean, we knew it was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier. I'm torn between feeling incredibly sad and wanting to cry, and being somehwat at peace because I know it's what he wanted, to be with great-grandma. I don't believe in Heaven, but I'd like to think that they are together, somewhere, somehow.

DH proved himself to be quite the husband last night. This is the first time either of us has had a death in the family since we've been together (not including the death of my cat, who died on our second date). We were putting together our resumes for an e-mail that absolutely had to go out last night and were stressing over finishing them. My dad called and told me what happened and I guess DH could see it on my face. He didn't even say anything, just put the computer down and hugged me for like a half hour.

But anyway, back to work for now. I totally hate having to be here today. Thanks for listening.

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  • So very sorry to hear that, Se! I'm glad you have a wonderful husband to comfort you.
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  • So sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking about you and your familly.
  • I'm so sorry.  It's never easy to lose a loved one, even if you have some forewarning.  You and your family will be in my thoughts today.
  • *HUGS*

    I'm so sorry, Seshat. 
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  • Thanks everyone. I'm trying to stay concentrated at work (our work is based on production, so I can't just sit here and space out like I really want to) but it's not working out too well.


    I wish I had some time off I could use, but I'm still making up my hours from the wedding and honeymoon. I seriously hate our time off policy here. It's so fvcked up. We have to 'earn' our sick days and whatnot depending on how much we work. I still have 1.75 hours to work off before I can start 'earning' my days off again. So stupid.

  • I'm so sorry. Sending good vibes your way today. Peace be with you and your family.
  • I'm so sorry to hear this. Only time can heal this pain, and in the meantime I'm sure you and your family will be there for each other.



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  • I'm sorry about your great-grandparents, sweetie.  Just think about how lucky you are, though, that you knew them for as long as you did.  I know there isn't much a person to say to make one feel better after the loss of a loved one - just know that we are thinking of you.
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  • I'm so sorry to hear about your great-grandpa's passing. I know it's sad, but it's such a good thing that you find peace and comfort knowing that your great grandparents are together. I hope peace and comfort find you swiftly. It sounds like you have a great support system in your husband.

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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_expected-great-grandpa-died-last-night?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:d3e2e125-c358-4fa0-987b-973a6ccf8774Post:d35c17a4-73f6-423b-8511-eb78e38977ba">Re: As expected, great-grandpa died last night</a>:
    [QUOTE]I'm sorry about your great-grandparents, sweetie.  Just think about how lucky you are, though, that you knew them for as long as you did.  I know there isn't much a person to say to make one feel better after the loss of a loved one - just know that we are thinking of you.
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    Oh, I do feel very lucky to have known them. They are the only great-grandparents I knew and I spent every summer up there so I knew them better than many kids ever know their greats. It sucks having to work today. I just want to stand up and shout "I don't want to be here, let me go home!"

    But here I am, stuck in my chair. 5 more hours to go.

    And you know what really burns me and makes me want to say "fvck you" to everyone here? This is a petty rant, but a rant nonetheless. I do a lot for the people here, I get birthday and shower gifts, buy b-day and get well soon cards and have everyone sign them, helped a girl through the death of 2 cats. And although said girl, my boss, and a few others know about my great-grandparents, no one has even bothered to say, "Hey, how are you today?" It's more like, "well, get back to work."

    I mean, I'm not expecting a big hug and for the day to stop just for me, but it would be nice for someone to pretend like they care. It sounds petty and childish, but I guess I'm starting to realize just what kind of people I work with.
  • Seshat, I'm so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts are with you today.
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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_expected-great-grandpa-died-last-night?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:d3e2e125-c358-4fa0-987b-973a6ccf8774Post:650ed8d6-97cd-499b-a2ef-bb1afdfd6f3c">Re: As expected, great-grandpa died last night</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: As expected, great-grandpa died last night : Oh, I do feel very lucky to have known them. They are the only great-grandparents I knew and I spent every summer up there so I knew them better than many kids ever know their greats. It sucks having to work today. I just want to stand up and shout "I don't want to be here, let me go home!" But here I am, stuck in my chair. 5 more hours to go. And you know what really burns me and makes me want to say "fvck you" to everyone here? This is a petty rant, but a rant nonetheless. I do a lot for the people here, I get birthday and shower gifts, buy b-day and get well soon cards and have everyone sign them, helped a girl through the death of 2 cats. And although said girl, my boss, and a few others know about my great-grandparents, no one has even bothered to say, "Hey, how are you today?" It's more like, "well, get back to work." I mean, I'm not expecting a big hug and for the day to stop just for me, but it would be nice for someone to pretend like they care. It sounds petty and childish, but I guess I'm starting to realize just what kind of people I work with.
    Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]

    That's so insensitive of them.  It's sad when a pet dies, but it's certainly not the same as the death of a <em>person</em>, let alone the deaths of two of very important and influencial relatives.
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  • I am very sorry for your loss. Wonderful you have such a good husband.
  • I am so sorry for your loss.  Feel free to flip off your coworkers all day.
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  • I know I'm not a reg here, but I still wanted to say I'm so sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in my thoughts.  If we were from the same area I'd totally come yell at your coworkers for you.
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  • My condolences to you and your family.
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