As quickly as Angel noticed a change in Grandma, her health quickly declined as well. That very next day I went in to say good morning only to find her having great difficulty feeding herself. Her shaky hand just couldn't quite seem to get the spoon from the bowl to her mouth. She was quite frustrated with herself. With each passing day she slowly faded from us. Family gathered around her for the next 4 days. Her sons came from Miami, all of her grandchildren arrived and all of her great grandchildren joyfully played in the backyard. Friends and family provided comfort and food. On Sunday, October 12 @ 4:45 pm here in my home, surrounded by family, soft music, prayers and silent tears we watched her take her last breath. Eloquent and peaceful.
Then almost immediately we were in constant motion to plan her farewell. I never realized how much is involved with planning a funeral. I had the honor of dressing my grandmother and doing make up and hair for her in the mortuary. A good friend asked me why I would ever want to do that? My grandmother was such a modest woman that the thought of some man seeing her naked was more than I could bear. It was a very different experience to prepare her body for the funeral, but one that I am glad to have done. She was so beautiful that she really only needed a little blush, and lip gloss. Her services were perfect and Gilbert Sierra played a song that he wrote for her that was simply amazing.
Death is never easy, but I find great peace in her passing. She will be terribly missed and I am so thankful for all the memories that will live on forever. Thank you again for all of you who have been so supportive to my family over the years. We will miss you grandma!
Then almost immediately we were in constant motion to plan her farewell. I never realized how much is involved with planning a funeral. I had the honor of dressing my grandmother and doing make up and hair for her in the mortuary. A good friend asked me why I would ever want to do that? My grandmother was such a modest woman that the thought of some man seeing her naked was more than I could bear. It was a very different experience to prepare her body for the funeral, but one that I am glad to have done. She was so beautiful that she really only needed a little blush, and lip gloss. Her services were perfect and Gilbert Sierra played a song that he wrote for her that was simply amazing.
Death is never easy, but I find great peace in her passing. She will be terribly missed and I am so thankful for all the memories that will live on forever. Thank you again for all of you who have been so supportive to my family over the years. We will miss you grandma!
2 comments:
Sorry to hear about your grandma. That is so special that you had her in your home during her last days. You are an awsome person and granddaughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Sommar
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