It has been a rough past 8 weeks in regards to Shane's grandparents. Several months ago, Granddad started having issues and after he was taken to the hospital, it was found that a hernia he had was causing an intestinal blockage. He underwent surgery, which was successful, however he never really recovered from the surgery, ended up with double pneumonia and returned home on hospice where he ended up passing on September 9th. While he was nearing his final days, Grannie and Shane's dad both ended up with COVID, which turned into COVID pneumonia and both were hospitalized (right across the hall from each other) and unable to attend Granddads's funeral. Some of Shane's aunts and uncles who were also tending to Grannie and Granddad also ended up with COVID, so we felt it best we not attend the funeral and instead watched it on-line.
Grannie returned home from her hospitalization, but was weak and was suffering horribly from her chronic bak pain. After 74 years married to Granddad, she never wanted to be without him and begged him not to leave her. Seven weeks later, on October 31st, she left this earth and I have no doubt, was welcomed with open arms by her Heavenly Father as well as Granddad.
On Thursday, we headed to Georgia to attend Grannie's funeral. That evening, Camden decided to pull a loose tooth.
Despite the circumstances, it was nice to see family. Due to COVID, there was only a graveside service yesterday which was very cold and windy, but was nice. All of the family then joined back at Grannie and Granddad's for lunch where we looked through pictures and shared memories. This morning, we got up and headed home.
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| Trying to keep warm at the graveside. |
We are left with so many memories of a wonderful couple whom everyone loved. They loved their family fiercely and made everyone feel welcomed in their home. Shane and I share Grannie and Granddad's wedding anniversary and Casen's middle name is James. Neither of those things are by coincidence. I absolutely loved and adored them and pray that just a smudge of who they are and the love they shared for each other would rub off onto me and my marriage.
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| Granny's summary of their lives together |
Some thoughts from Granddad
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