NanaSal passed away tonight.

[Sal316]

Quiety, peacefully about 10:15pm Eastern time. After suffering for years from Alzheimer's, she's finally at peace. I can see her now, talking, smoking, with 47 bingo cards and her daubers in hand.

I want to personally thank all of you for the kind words and warm wishes a week ago when we first got the news NanaSal's time was nearly over. MamaSal was overwhelmed with emotion when she saw and read what our DU family had written.

MamaSal is flying out tomorrow at 7am and the rest of us will probably follow on Monday or Tuesday. I probably won't be around for about a week, but know all of you are in my thoughts.

With much love and gratitude,

Christian

[SoCalDem]

1. Best wishes to you and your family

It really sucks to see someone you love leave, but being "done with Alzheimers" has to be a blessing of sorts..

:hug:

[Old and In the Way]

2. Peace.

For you and your family.

Hope everyone helps deal with the loss...

[dusingle]

3. I loved that bingo part

:) .. rest for her soul

[glarius]

4. I didn't see your earlier post about NanaSal but I give you my heartfelt

condolences....Your description of her "talking, smoking, with 47 bingo cards and her daubers in hand" hits home with me...Sounds like my late mother and her sisters....Feisty and full of life...God bless you and your NanaSal.....:)

[La_Serpiente]

5. I too had a grandmother who suffered from Alzheimers

I knew that she had problems remembering her past. However, I tried to value her life and would hear her life story through the eyes of my mother.

When she passed away, I only hoped the best for her: a place in heaven where she could finally be at peace. God bless her soul, and God bless your grandmother's soul.

Cheers
La_Serpiente :-)

[Melodybe]

6. You have my condolences

I'm not very good at this, but I hope that your memories of her never fade. I hope that you can find the strength within yourself to get through this difficult time. I hope that her passing will bring your family closer than it has ever been.

Take care of yourself and your family.

Much love to you and yours,
Melody

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

7. My condolences to you and your family

I heard there's bingo in heaven. I may have missed the original thread but do want you to know I care. (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))

[alwynsw]

8. My sincere condolences

Anything I could add would be empty words.

[Bunny]

9. My condolences to you and your family.

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope NanaSal's spirit has been released and she's found peace.

[buddhamama]

10. my condolences to you...

and your family.

may NanaSal be at peace!

holding you in my thoughts, Christian.

:hug: and lotsa of love.

peace

[Bertha Venation]

11. I'm sorry, Christian.

:hug: my best thoughts to you & yours.

[Padraig18]

12. May she rest in peace.

My grandmother also suffered from Alzheimer's for the 12 years prior to her death. There will be new tears, of course, but you know that the worst is over.

Sancta Maria, Mater Dei,
ora pro nobis peccatoribus,
nunc et in hora mortis nostrae.

Gloria Patri,
et Filio,
et Spiritui Sancto.

Sicut erat in principio,
et nunc,
et semper,
et in saecula saeculorum.

Amen.

:hug:

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

13. I'm sorry to hear that, Sal

My thoughts are with you and the family :(

on edit: My grandfather had Alzheimer's. It is really taxing to see someone you love suffer so much from it, for the victim it takes away what they had and replaces it with confusion. My grandfather died not remembering things that had once brought him happiness in earlier times in his life. Nobody should have to go through that.

[JohnKleeb]

14. Sorry you lost your nana

My nana doesnt have alheimers but has lost much of her memory. I am really sorry for your loss.

[brook]

15. I have an idea...

that God loves a good Bingo game and there's a really good seat at the table for NanaSal. Take comfort that she is at peace and restored to health. Her spirit will always be with you.

My thoughts are with you and the family.

[UrbScotty]

16. Rest in Peace, NanaSal. (nt)

[Coventina]

17. Love and condolences

Lost my mother to dementia 6 months ago....Peace be with you and your family. This will be a difficult time, but may you lean on each other and find love to carry you through.

:hug:

[cally]

18. We'll miss you this week

and sorry for the death of NanaSal. I'm glad you can picture her in happier times. :hug:

[Amaya]

19. kick

kicking this one for NanaSal and for the whole Sal family..
Love ya, Christian

[joeybee12]

20. Condolences--I'm sure it's a rough time, but it's good to know

she's at peace.

[greatauntoftriplets]

21. I am so sorry about your grandmother.

One of the triplets is named Christian. It is a great name.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

22. I'm sorry about your Nonna

my condolences to you and your family.

[Sal316]

23. Thank you all.....

My plane leaves tomorrow morning about 10am. The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday.

Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you all.

:hug::cry::hug:

[GOPisEvil]

24. You and your family have my sincere condolences.

Take care, and travel safely to and from the funeral.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

25. So sorry about your grandmother

Mine died at age 100 with her mind and every bodily system failing, but it was still hard to see her go.

(I bet your grandmother is at this moment playing bingo next to my Aunt Esther in that great Bingo Parlor in the Sky!) ;-)

Lux aeterna luceat eam.