our bodies are much weaker than our spirit.

[misombra]

my grandfather died last night.

he had been in hospice for about a year. he was a survivor of the bataan death march in world war II and spent 3 and a half years in a japanese pow camp where he suffered, and survived a fate worse than hell.

he came back to create a family and carry on the strength and courage that lived in him.

now, go and tell your mom or dad or whoever that you love them for me. it would make me feel a lot better.

[shh!]

Aww, sombra.... I am really sorry. He was such a true hero.

I know he must have been so proud of you - just as proud as you were of him.

My heart goes out to you and your family.

[misombra]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQak9KRTUSk"]YouTube - AMOR ETERNO ROCÍO DÚRCAL[/ame]

[shh!]

How old was he, 'sombra? Was he sleeping when he passed?

[misombra]

i think so. i didn't get a call with a warning you know. usually someone could know within a day or two when it's going to happen. i don't think anybody did. which is good. he's 88. i'm not sure exactly how old is is. crazy thing is today (sunday) is my sisters birthday.

ayyyyyyyyayay.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElHHM9QGOMs"]YouTube - Blue Diamonds - Ramona[/ame]

he liked to sing that song. he liked when i sang to him. i would sing this for him...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHq1PnEQZ6k&feature=related"]YouTube - Lola Beltrán - Cucurrucucú Paloma[/ame]

[squirrley]

I'm sorry Misombra to hear of your loss in your family. My granfather was in hospice and then eventually transferred to the VA hospital. VERY nice atmosphere they make for our vets.

You know he's in a better place and at peace. My prayers and wishes are with you and your family.

[1averagejoe]

My condolences on your grandfather's passing. He sounded like an incredible guy. You seem to be going through a lot right now love. I have no doubt he was proud of you, you're a fighter and a strong woman.

[misombra]

thanks you guys.

i'm having quite a week, no?

[misombra]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLL2Y4l0CwU"]YouTube - JUAN GABRIEL - SIEMPRE EN MI MENTE[/ame]

[DoesntMatter]

I'm sorry about your grandpa misombra

From your description he lived a good and fulfilling life so that is something to be thankful for

[Mish]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandad Miso. I hope he passed away peacefully.

Sadly, I don't have any more of my grandparents. They were all WW2 vets as well. Granma lived in Stalingrad in 1942. Their whole family escaped on a tiny rowing boat across the Volga river at night when the city was being leveled to the ground.

[Illusional]

on the brighter side, you are very lucky that you got to be with your grandparents. sometimes, i wonder how much better life would've been if i actually got to converse and associate more with my mother's side of the family. half of my family is in another country and there is also the language barrier.

raverboy

[misombra]

thanks you guys.

i think i'm numb to death. i've seen so much of it in my life that i'm just not all that upset by it anymore. i don't see it as the end, or anything close to it.

[squirrley]

I kinda feel what you do Misombra. The grandpa I lost I was not close to though, my other grandparents and grandmother I'm not sure how I am going to handle their loss. And it's coming within the next couple of years. I dread it. I've also had many losses in my family and have been to the funerals, but I'm trying to prepare myself.

You've had a troublesome week no doubt. I know things will improve for you no matter what. You are a very strong woman!

[anachronistic]

I love you somby