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WxH grandfather passed away
#1491533 10/07/05 09:23 AM
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My WxH grandfather passed away last night. I was with my MIL when we received the news. He was the only grandfather I have ever known. It was to be expected, he was 91 and very ill, but still it is hard news to take.

My WxH was very close to his grandfather. I know my WxH is in pain right now.

The funeral is out of state and very expensive to fly to. My MIL told her sons not to attend, since it was more important to visit their grandfather every chance they got while he was alive, (which they both did) then to go to his funeral.

I'm conflicted if I should contact my WxH. I know he is in so much pain and I just want to see how he is coping. Should I contact him?

BS (Me)41
WH 41
D-day 1/7/04
H moved out 3/4/04
Served Vegas Divorce 7/19/04
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HopelesslyDevoted2 #1491534 10/07/05 09:50 AM
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Yes you should ....

it is a graceful and loving and act on your part....
and no matter the outcome...it will free you from regret down the line...

Speak your admiration and loss of his grandfather in your words....


hopelessly...I know you have been hurt deeply by his actions....
but you have move through all of the pain with great strength....
you are a very admirable woman....

ARK
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HopelesslyDevoted2 #1491535 10/07/05 10:21 AM
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I'm conflicted if I should contact my WxH. I know he is in so much pain and I just want to see how he is coping. Should I contact him?

If you want to, yes. If you don't want to, no.

You have 100% freedom to choose what works for you right now. There is no obligation either way.

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Re: WxH grandfather passed away
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I'm hanging in there. I know his grandfather is with the Lord and out of pain. I know I'm not able to go to the funeral but I'll always have all the wonderful memories of him and he will always be a part of me.

I haven't spoke with my WxH yet, the time difference makes it hard and I'm trying to find just the right words without breaking down. I know he is mourning right now and so am I and our hearts are very much vulnerable and to open up my heart to all the emotions that comes in talking with him will be difficult.

It will be a perfectly innocent call to see how he is coping with the passing of his grandfather but I never know if my WxH will be in his fog or not.

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H moved out 3/4/04
Served Vegas Divorce 7/19/04
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HopelesslyDevoted2 #1491538 10/09/05 07:41 PM
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I couldn't get a hold of my WxH, I tried three times, I don't know he saw the caller ID and decided not to pick up.

The third time I called I decided to leave a message, I just wanted him to know that I know how much pain he is in, how a special and unique person his grandfather was and since I never had a grandfather I thanked him for letting me share his and for that I will be forever grateful.

I just wish I could have talked to him, but maybe there were circumstances that he couldn't pick up the phone since I know how controlling the OW is.

I do know what kind of pain he is in and my heart does feel for him. I know I'm going to miss him (his grandfather) but he is in better place right now, I wish I could say the same thing about his grandson.

BS (Me)41
WH 41
D-day 1/7/04
H moved out 3/4/04
Served Vegas Divorce 7/19/04

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