Dean’s maternal grandmother died today at the age of 91. She had a full life and very family-oriented. I heard so many stories about her. Her home was surrounded by pictures of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She always sent cards and cried whenever anyone talked about our wedding because she wanted to come. A rich full life was had and shared.
On a very sad note, my mother emailed me when I told her about Dean’s grandma. “We also got very sad news this morning. Our co-worker lost his 4 month old daughter yesterday. We don’t know the details yet. When he went to pick her up from day care after work, there was an ambulance infront not knowing it was his baby the paramedics were trying to resuscitate. She did not make it.”
My heart is breaking! Here is more from my mom.
“this is their first baby. they were married two years ago. he was just showing me the baby’s pictures with santa claus last week. he is such a proud dad and takes care of the baby like a mom giving bottle feedings and changing diapers during the night. that’s what makes us so sad because we don’t know how he is taking it.
“went to the cathedral for the noon mass with one of my coworker and we were there early. right before the mass the priest was saying hello to everyone and i went to him and asked him to include the baby’s intention. he had a pen and pad and wrote the name. my friend and i were surprised when he announced at the beginning of the mass that the mass is for the baby and her family. and he mentioned her name again at the offertory. that made us feel better.”
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