Good-bye, Nana

[mousme]

Nana passed away the day before yesterday, from pancreatic cancer. She was at home, surrounded by her chosen family, and as far as I know, it was quick and relatively painless.

I am... I don't know.

She was one of those seemingly indestructible tiny maritime women. She would have been 96 this spring, and when I saw her last February she was in perfect health, and in fact made a joke that one of those "assisted living" programs had refused her access because she was in such good shape. I thought she would live to be 100, at the very least.

Nana was the closest person I ever had to a grandmother. I'm going to miss her so much.



Nana's on the right. With her is my childhood friend E. and her father.

Comments

[fearsclave.livejournal.com]

Aw geez... we're terribly sorry to hear this. Hugs from both of us.

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :)

Nana was awesome. I'm going to miss her.

[tcaptain.livejournal.com]

Ahh man!

Our condolences dear.

If there's anything, give us a call.

[tcaptain.livejournal.com]

oops. Hit the wrong chime in.

Well, the sentiment stands.

[owldaughter.livejournal.com]

You have my sympathy, and your family is in my thoughts.

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

Nana was a wonderful woman, and I feel privileged that I had her in my life as long as I did.

[joane.livejournal.com]

Oh, hon. I'm so sorry. Is there anything I can do from here? (Did she have a home church out here I can go light a candle in, or something of that sort?)

[mousme.livejournal.com]

I don't think Nana was all that religious, honestly. But I appreciate the offer. Thank you. :)

*hugs*

Nana had a very full life, and she's being taken care of by her chosen family now the same as when she was alive.

[moskevyu.livejournal.com]

Much love to you and to her memory. She looks like a delightful person.

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Nana *was* delightful.

Thank you.

[sorceror.livejournal.com]

I'm terribly sorry for your loss.

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Nana was wonderful, and I'm going to miss her, but it was a privilege to have her as long as I did.

[longpig.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry... She sounds like she was an awesome lady.

[mousme.livejournal.com]

She really was. :)

Thank you.

[chasingthenuns.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[pasley.livejournal.com]

The twinkle in her eye says it all! She looks and sounds from your description like she was a remarkable woman.

I'm sorry for your loss.

xox

[slipjig.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, hon. *hugs* She sounds like the sort of woman I'd love to have known.

[taxlady.livejournal.com]

(((hugs)))

[5251962.livejournal.com]

Oh man.
*hugs*

[mieszko.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry.

[sassy-fae.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm so sorry for your loss, it really looks like she was an amazing lady; that picture and that expression says so much!

[ladyiolanthe.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[catsarah.livejournal.com]

*hugs tight*

My sympathy dear.

If you need someone to talk to...

[silly-imp.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a remarkable woman. Hugs. You're in my thoughts.

[prolixfootle.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry. My sincerest condolences.

[karine.livejournal.com]

*big hugs* Mes très sincères condoléances. Je pense à toi. Si tu as besoin de quoi que ce soit, tu peux m'appeler.

[ai731.livejournal.com]

Very sorry to hear you've lost someone who was special to you.

[guruwench.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Phnee. *hugs offered* She looks like she was a wonderful person, and I love the twinkle in her eye and the smile on her face. Thank you for sharing her with us.

[heartofawarrior.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm sorry for your loss. The look on her face in that picture is delightful - the look of someone who was truly enjoying the moment, and feeling quite content. What a wonderful memory :-)

[rowen26.livejournal.com]

*hugs*
Mes sympathies. J'ai de la peine pour toi.
*hugs again*

[curtana.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Sorry to hear that. I remember you talking of her, she sounds like she was an impressive lady.

[pkwench.livejournal.com]

:( Hang in there. Losing someone is so difficult. Thoughts and hugs from wenchtown.

[of-evangeline.livejournal.com]

*hugs tight*

♥

[luvenditti.livejournal.com]

She LOOKS feisty.

[vureoelt.livejournal.com]

My sincere condolences. *hugs*