Good Morning,

I just want to ask for prayers for my family.  My children's Grandmother died early yesterday morning.  It was actually a blessing for all. I say that because she has been in and out of the hospital and rehab since December when she fell and broke her hip.  She was 86. 

I know she had a long life, but she and my son Bill were exceptionally close.  I am so worried about him because he is holding everything in, trying to be strong for his dad.  I fear for him when the full reality hits him. My daughter is doing the same.  She and her Gram weren't that close until the last couple of years because Bill was always Grams favorite.  She showed that throughout her life by NEVER denying him anything, while my daughter has had to basically had to struggle most of her life.  She always asked my why Gram didn't love her.  It was heartbreaking to watch.  In fact Gram was probably 50% the cause of my divorce from her son because of her interference in out lives and the way she treated my children so differently. 

Through the years, we kind of made peace and she always told me that I would always be a part of her family, even after I married my beloved 2nd husband.  I had a lot of resentment towards her and it was hard to care for her.  I guess I just learned to tolerate her.  I feel bad for my ex-husband because he was an only child and she also loved him dearly. He is going through a rough time with her death and he blames himself for everything because the night she fell, he didn't help her into bed, but I think he will be OK eventually.  Please pray for all of them, especially my children.  The funeral is tomorrow, and it will be very small, just us, with dinner at my daughter's after the funeral.  As it often happens with someone of that age, all of her family and friends have predeceased her. It's kind of sad that there is no one left to mourn her death.

a very Wilted_rose