Sigh....

[Behonkiss]

Well, even though I'm getting a day off from school, today sucks. And not just because I have to spend the whole time studying.

My grandfather died last night.

It's hardly shocking to me, because I had found out yesterday that he pretty much only had a few days to live, but I had planned to post the news today. Guess it came early.

The good news is that no one is really feeling completely sad. We all miss him, but he had a fantastic life- Lived to be 87, had a huge family, and his death? Jesus. It's everything I could want. He died in his sleep, with my grandmother peacefully by his side. I saw his undisturbed body; he even crossed his hands in his sleep.

So, I just wanted to get this rant off my head and get back to feeling sad. If you pray before you go to bed, add a good man named George Fleury tonight if you can.

[Mitsuko]

My sympathies to you and your family. It is hard to lose a loved one and it will take time to cope with the loss. It is nice to hear he lived a good life and died peacefully and you can be thankful for that. I will definitely pray for your grandfather tonight Behonkiss.

-Mitsuko

[JohnCrichton]

A salute to a man I hope to live up to someday Behonkiss...... may his passage to the next life be a peaceful one.

This seems to be happening alot. I know a lot of people who's grandfather's have passed lately. And in all cases.... you can't really be that sad. I mean the guy's lived raised a large family and did everything in this life one could frelling hope to accomplish.

He sounds like a good man, Be. :)

[Outlander00]

He had a good life and passed in peace, things that not everyone can actually say they have had. Do not mourn his passing, but celebrate it. Remember him, his life and learn from his life. May the powers that be protect his spirit in passing.

[Galaxia]

I'm really sorry to hear about your grandfather, Behonkiss. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers :(

[Stardust]

My sympathies to you and your family. Any loss of a loved one is sad, but we live to have someone say, "S/He lived a good life" when we pass away, just like you are doing. Here's a nice little quote for you that I like:

"Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received, only what you have given: a full heart enriched with honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage."

St. Francis of Assisi

[Zapages]

My sympathies goes to your family and loved ones.

Life comes
Life goes
in world of materials
a loss of a loved one is remembered
through the soul
through our family
through everything we desire

their memories
the bad ones
the good ones
are here to stay
forever in our soul

let him rest in peace
god bless his soul so
one day I am able to
meet him in heaven
-Zapages

[jeffrey 228]

Behonkiss, I'm very very sorry about your grandfarther and all, and I just hope you won't be all too stressed during this time.

[James]

He died in his sleep - surely the best way to go. Painless and not consciously aware. It may sound harsh, but at least knowing he passed this way means you know he died peacefully. That in itself is comforting. There are so many horrible ways to leave this world, you grandfather was fortunate to depart in one of the more painless ways. I don't mean to sound disrespectful, just to offer some some positive remarks in what must be an uncomfortable period.

My condolences for your loss. Remain positive and honour his memory.

[Opaque]

A sad event to be sure... my blessings to you an your family in this time. It is nice to know that it was in his sleep, thats most definately the way one would want to go... hopefully knowing that he wasn't in pain will ease your sadness... And though nothing can replace a loved one, if we all remember those we have lost, they will be with us in spirit...

again, my deepest sympathies to you and yours...

[Catlover]

I'm very sorry that your grandfather died. I will be praying for
your family.

[ZorBrak]

Sorry to hear this, my condolences to you and your family.

[Behonkiss]

Thanks for everybody's support. I actually have some nice news regarding our feelings on this. When I finished my homework, I went back to the 'party' at what is now just my grandmother's house, and it turns out everyone's feeling a lot better now. At one point we started a singing marathon of his favorite old-time songs that started an hour before I left and is probably still going.(It even had a conga line at one part!)We chatted about Papa(this is what everybody called him)and all the wonderful memories of him, and eventually I got tired and left.

So I just want to clear up the matter; I'm sad, but I won't be maniacally depressed. Again, my family thanks everyone for the condolences.

[TimTwoFace]

Hey Behonkiss, I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

A few years back I lost one of my grandmothers, who also lived to be 87. Thing is, no one was really sad that she died, because she wasn't upset at all - she knew her time had come. She'd prepared her soul in the days before and she, too, went in her sleep. Of course she'll be missed, but it's not tragic; seeing someone die so peacefully is actually reassuring in a sense. It's a sign that people believe there IS something out there after we die, and what could be more comforting than that?

I hope your family is doing well. I'm sure your grandfather will be remembered fondly. :)

-Tim

[Weatherman]

My sympathies for your family Behon. Good to hear that the memorial was a godo time for all. I'm sure he would have wanted it that way.
My family just had a memorial service for my grandfatehr out in Arizona this past weekend. It was pretty much the same for us. Died in his sleep at 87. His heart gave out. We oretty much the same kind of service to.

[Digu Volz]

I'm sorry for your loss, but glad that he lived a life many could only dream of. While this seems to be on the tail's end, you have my blessings.

[Moonbay]

I'm sad for your lost, but its good you know about the important part-- his life before. People usually overlook that little detail. :D :D But really, I feel your pain. May your heart make a full and total recovery!