Grandparent's illness

[imit]

I am a single working mom... I have 2 children,a son 15 and daughter 10. My father is ailing and I am worried about how they will react when he passes...

My mom has many health issues, but is getting along just fine. They are both in their 70's. "Pap" is at home and has good days and bad days. We have been through many family deaths, but my kids are very close to their grandparents.

I would love to hear any related advice, stories or similar situations from single moms out there!?

Thanks in advance for sharing...

[JaneyD]

Just wanted to give you an online hug, and support regarding your dad.

[gayle1701]

My heart goes out to you and your family. My mother passed away a little over three years ago. We were all devastated. My daughter was not quite 13 years old at the time. She had always been close to her grandmother. She spent a lot of holidays and summers at her grandparents' house.

We all got through it by leaning on each other. We're a close family. I think most of us focused our attention on my dad, who had the roughest time. Like me, my daughter still misses her grandmother. We keep pictures of her around the house, and we talk about her often-funny things that she did or said, things that she did for us. I truly think one of the best things you can do is just be there and talk with kids about the loved ones who passed away. Cry when you feel like crying. Laugh when you feel like laughing.

I did take my daughter to counseling a couple of times-just to make sure she was adjusting okay. We sat in on the sessions together and it was a big help to both of us. Best of luck to you and your family.