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Two days ago, I left for work at 8am (as usual) and walked to the nearest train station to catch the Overground to North London. On my way, I was surprised to find a white and black cat laid out in the middle of the sidewalk. I stopped for a few seconds to pet it. It didn't budge when I stood up and walked away.

In the train, I read a chapter from Rowena Wiseman's novel Repeat After Me. The main character, a teenager called Ivy, had just discovered her grandmother was going to stay with her for a few days - taking care of her while her parents were in America. Granddaughter and grandmother had started off on the wrong foot but, as the chapters progressed, had begun to appreciate each other's company.

Later that same day, on my way home, I found the cat still laid in the middle of the sidewalk. It looked like it was waiting for someone. I stopped again to pet it.

In the evening, while watching an interview with Alan Moore and his wife on YouTube, discussing their collaborative work Lost Girls, I had a quick look at Facebook and found out from an aunt that my grandmother had passed away a few hours before.

My grandmother's wake and funeral took place yesterday, 8th July 2015, in Londrina, Brasil. She was 89 years old.

I called my mother yesterday evening and she told me her mother's death had been very sudden. She had had lunch on Tuesday and gone to the bedroom to take her customary nap. The way she laid down, she stayed; she never woke up.

on 2015-07-09 11:37 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] norabird.livejournal.com
I'm so sorry Ollie.

on 2015-07-10 06:14 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] picosgemeos.livejournal.com
Thank you darling.

on 2015-07-10 01:13 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] rockingthemike.livejournal.com
i just want to offer my condolences to you again ollie. it sounds like she went peacefully in her sleep and no one could ask for better given the circumstances. *hugs*

on 2015-07-10 06:14 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] picosgemeos.livejournal.com
Indeed, she went very peacefully. She was hospitalised beforehand, she'd been struggling with her health for a year now, so I can't help feeling it was her time to go and she's in a better place right now.

on 2015-07-10 04:37 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] olamina.livejournal.com
My condolences. I love that you connect to the magical stuff...it's out there

on 2015-07-10 06:15 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] picosgemeos.livejournal.com
It is indeed! Thank you for your thoughts. xx

on 2015-07-10 10:05 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] shuffle81.livejournal.com
My condolences Ollie. Big hug!

on 2015-07-13 06:49 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] picosgemeos.livejournal.com
Thank you V. x

on 2015-07-13 08:01 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] arafel1.livejournal.com
I am sorry for your loss. Big hug.

on 2015-07-13 08:17 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] picosgemeos.livejournal.com
Thank you. x

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