The reason for my slow updates over the past two weeks has been that both my grandmas have passed away. First my beloved Tata who died in my arms two weeks ago and then my Abuela Primi who passed away on Monday after battling Alzheimers and Diabetes. Today I got the news my grandfather passed at the hospital just a few hours ago. So to them I say my last “Adios” and “Bendición”. I have lost a whole generation of my family in just three weeks.
Sylvia Velazquez ( Tata ) 1923-2005
Primitiva Cruz ( Primi ) 1917-2005
Carlos Rivera ( Papi Carlos ) 1925-2005
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i just saw this post. i’m so sorry. i’m praying for you and your family my friend and brother.
I am very sorry Melvin. It can’t be easy to bear a burden that most of us struggle with when they come in ‘ones’ and you are dealing with it 3 times over. I imagine the memories of good times must be rushing through your mind at a furious rate as you remember your grandparents.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dale
WOw….so much loss. I hope you are OK. It must have been hard with them being so far away, too… I’ll pray for you and especially your parents.
I’m really sorry man, I hope you feel better now.
Hi Melvin. I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Death is something so hard to deal with because it hits you so hard and it’s so hard to accept. Always remember the good times, for your loved ones will always live in your heart.
I moved from the USA to Australia about 2 years ago and during that time my Grandpa had a second stroke. The second stroke left him wheelchair bound and it gave my whole family a horrible scare. He is still alive, however the hard part is being so far away from him.
I lost my Grandmother long ago and still miss her greatly. However I remember the happiness and love she brought to my life and so she lives on. So you have my empathy during these trying times.
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