I am completely heartbroken for so many people during this holiday season. My grandpa was very sick for the last several months and just when we thought he couldn't get worse, he did. Until Friday, when he passed away. I am relieved that he is no longer in pain and suffering, but I am so sad for my grandma. She misses his presence in the big old house they built many years ago when they still had kids at home. Now my little grandma goes out at night, all alone, to take care of her animals and when she comes in, its to an empty house. I hate thinking of how alone she feels. Today we will attend his funeral.
I also feel so heartbroken for a friend who's baby grandson died just a few short weeks ago. I do not even know the details, but I do not need to know any more to know that the death of a baby is horrific and I cannot imagine her pain-- or that of the mother and father. I have to stop myself from imagining what I think they must be going thru and I would venture to guess, its a million times worse than I could ever imagine.
My final bit of sadness during this Christmas season-so far. My sister-in-law is grieving and struggling to take care of her ill husband. He was diagnosed with cancer 4 and a half years ago and he is now at home, rarely conscious and in tremendous pain. He is 36 years old and he has two daughters who are young teens. I can't even continue talking about it. Those girls have had to watch their dad suffer and just in time for Christmas they are wondering if he'll be there for another day or not. I have to go cry.
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