My step-mum passed away this morning after a painful decline. Rest in peace Carol.

Given the present circumstances, I was spared from explaining to a 9-year old - Grandma went to heaven honey. But she's growing up and I'm no longer satisfied passing off that simplified explanation. Doubt she will be either. We used that for the kitties and the hamster. This is a bit different. 

Then I've got a dad that is missing his best friend. I'm left feeling helpless to say anything to anybody that isn't an inadequate cliche.

We all miss ya'.