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Another passing

My grandmother died in her sleep last night. My mom called at 6:40 this morning to tell us, so the news is now mixed in with the dream I was having at the time, which only adds to the surreality.

I’m about to drive down to Boston, this morning. It wasn’t a surprise, exactly; she’s been more fragile than usual for about a year. It wasn’t expected, though, either, since we were making plans to have her up here for Christmas.

I just feel … quiet, right now.

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3 Responses to “Another passing”

  1. Ted Beatie Says:
    December 12th, 2006 at 12:26 pm

    *condolances and good wishes to you and your family*

  2. sadalit Says:
    December 13th, 2006 at 12:56 pm

    I’m very sorry to hear it. My thoughts are with you & your family.

  3. Andrea Says:
    December 13th, 2006 at 4:56 pm

    You have my sincere condolences. As my friend Lisa put it when my grandfather died earlier this year, “Some people don’t really understand how close someone can be to a grandparent; it is an incredibly deep loss.”

    I wish you and your family all the best during this painful transition.