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

[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.