SuicideGirl: Karma
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MAY 13, 2008 @ 05:14 PM

The good news:

I'm graduating on May 22nd! I finished school and have earned my self a degree in Horticulture!

The bad news:

Warning... it's sad...

SPOILERS! (Click to view)

My grandfather is dying from cancer. At first they said he wont make it through the summer, but apparently he has "taken a turn for the worse" last night. So I went to jerzey to see him. He's lookin rough. I managed to maintain my composure for the sake of my grandmother, my mother, and my younger siblings. They are just trying to keep themselves busy not to think about it. But I can see it in my mom's eyes, she's having a rough time.

My great grandmom just had her 96th b-day last month. Its her son thats dying. God that must be hard.

I've never had any one close to me die yet. I guess I'm fortunate for that, but It sucks cause I dont know how to handle it. Especially sucky because I know my other grand folks are getting close too.

I'm not sad for myself yet, I just keep getting really sad for everyone else. My great grand mom, my grand mom, and my mom and her sisters. I can only imagine how hard it is for them.




anyways, I'm doing a walk for research on prostate cancer. I'll of course appreciate any cash you guys wanna throw my way.

From what I'm told, 1 in every 3 men will get it. Who knew frown

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Melladoree

Melladoree

Los Angeles, CA
June 2004

MAY 13, 2008 05:28 PM

I am so sorry about your grandfather!

Lee

Lee

SUICIDEGIRL

Quebec, Canada

MAY 13, 2008 05:55 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather. My thoughts are with you.

McSweeney

McSweeney

USA
January 2005

MAY 13, 2008 06:14 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. I've lost both of my grandfathers in the last few years. I feel so fortunate to have gotten to know them as an adult. Many of my friends lost theirs when they were little. I don't think you ever really know how to handle it. Even if it happens repeatedly. You always just do the best you can.

Congratulations on the degree. Do you have any job prospects yet? How are you planning on putting your degree into action?

ericwine

ericwine

Charlotte Hall, MD
January 2007

MAY 13, 2008 06:16 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. frown I lost my dad to cancer last year.
Congratulations on graduating. smile

Lashes

Lashes

United Kingdom
February 2008

MAY 13, 2008 06:30 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather - it's never easy knowing that one of your loved ones is going be leaving you - even worse watching other loved ones go through your pain as well. All of you stick together though - be your mothers shoulder to cry on. I think us young'ns often forget about our parents at time like these - as their child we were born with the belief that they're made of the strongest stuff.. Sometimes they need us too though. Sending big hugs and love your way! And Congratulations on the degree smile

DeusExMachina

DeusExMachina

Berkeley, CA
August 2004

MAY 13, 2008 06:45 PM

I am so sorry to hear this. I myself just lost my grandfather last year, and while we were not particularly close, the hardest part was watching the sadness in my mother and grandmother. If there is anything we can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask.

*hugs*

Nyssa

Nyssa

Philadelphia, PA
April 2005

MAY 13, 2008 06:53 PM

*hugs*

CandyCrimson

CandyCrimson

Philadelphia, PA
September 2007

MAY 13, 2008 07:02 PM

It is never easy watching the people we care about grow old. I think it's great that you are doing the walk. I bet that means so much to your grandfather. I hope he doesn't have too much pain.
Hugs

stewfnrocker

stewfnrocker

Medford, NJ
December 2002

MAY 13, 2008 07:20 PM

I am sorry to hear about your loss, my great grandmother who also is 96 had to watch one of her 3 children die 2 yrs ago. My great aunt. It was so tough seeing her lose one of her children. I am sorry that your great news had to be tainted with such a sad period in your life. But you made it through college, congradulations!

Apple

Apple

SUICIDEGIRL

New Jersey, USA

MAY 13, 2008 07:34 PM

may22nd isn't far away at all. Hooray!
We just found out my grandmother is sick from cancer. She say's it's bad, but I don't know. If you need anything deary I'm here. Especially since we are kind of in the same boat.<33 blush

face4radio

face4radio

Nashville, TN
April 2005

MAY 13, 2008 08:27 PM

A good friend of mine's father died of Pancreatic Cancer. Just let me know how I can help. The PanCan already has me on their mailing list.

crispy

crispy

NEWSWIRE

Philadelphia, PA

MAY 13, 2008 09:44 PM

Sorry to hear about your grandfather.



frown

Gadget

Gadget

SUICIDEGIRL

Pennsylvania, USA

MAY 13, 2008 10:06 PM

Sometimes it's harder then other times to lose people you care about. Either way it's your friends that get you through and yeah, maybe that sounds cliched, but I know I was off the rails on a crazy train longer then I care to remember after my grandmother. I'm only now getting put back together. They say time heals all wounds and they're right, it just depends on how long.

Jabroni

Jabroni

Frackville, PA
April 2005

MAY 13, 2008 10:16 PM

I'd like to tell you something profound but all I can think of is "death sucks!". Someone that you loved and depended on suddenly is no longer there. The only thing you can do is keep them in your thoughts and memories.

On a lighter note...
Con-GRAD-u-lations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW - What's up for June 13th? Is the party still on?

Meow

Meow

SUICIDEGIRL

Ohio, USA

MAY 13, 2008 10:37 PM

Congrats on graduation lady! Sorry to hear about your gramps. I went through the same thing a few years ago with my grandpa. It was sad. *hugs*

miao!!

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