Tag Archives: grandpa

Saying Good-bye to Another Dad

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Greet Grief

Our children had four grandfathers because of our unique blended family. If you don’t already know our story read it here. Hank is my first husband’s father, and he was the last one of the grandpas to die. That was … Continue reading →

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Disease of Secrets – Part Two

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Greet Grief

My last post (Disease of Secrets – Part One) I told you that my dad died from Tuberculosis. His exposure to TB came at the age of two, when his mother died of the dreaded disease when she was 30 … Continue reading →

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The Disease of Secrets – Part One

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Greet Grief

I wonder if I am still an ACOA (adult child of an alcoholic) if the alcoholic is dead? On Monday, February 16th, 1999 my dad dies of Tuberculosis – secondary to a weakened immune system from “the drink.” The Saturday … Continue reading →