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hothearted:
I must live to know that healing takes some time.
So no regrets, and no looking back to sinking ships.
I'll strip the gauze for a rational self-analysis.
I'm down. Cut and bound. Counting scars, and counting blessings loud....So loud.
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There's this show on VH1 where your friends will collude to have a hidden camera put in your car to video tape you while you're alone (or so you think) and singing along to the stereo. Then, they put it on TV.

I'd be so fucked.
akasha823:
You are not the only one. biggrin
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My mother called today and told me that my grandfather passed away this morning.

I'm going to the polling place first thing in the morning, and then hopping on a plane back to NY for his wake and funeral.

I'll be back Sunday.

Again, my thanks to all who've left their thoughts.
cineman:
Safe travels and much strength.
anticus:
It seems there's a lot of him in you, my friend. My best to you and your family.
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Well. They unhooked him from the machines after all. He's breathing on his own now, but he has a collapsed lung and it's just a matter of time before his body gives out.

This has been the most horrible thing I've ever gone through.
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hothearted:
I'm so sorry J. I know how you feel.. I also know how terrible and frustrating it feels to have your family on the otherside of the country. I wish I was closer to hug in person. Hang in there kitten. I'm here if you need someone. I'm thinking of you and your family. *hugs*
iggy:
I will think some extra good thoughts for you babe.
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So apparently, my grandfather's brain is showing minimal signs of activity, so the doctors are telling my mom and grandma they won't honor the DNR and unplug him from the machines. They say there's a chance he could wake up from his coma. Of course, what they seem to be ignoring is that thanks to the brain damage he's suffered, he won't be my grandfather...
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My mom called me last night to tell me that my grandmother and grandfather were out shopping yesterday when my grandfather started to feel dizzy. He told my grandmother "Don't worry. This happened to me before. I'll be fine." He then passed out. His heart stopped beating and it took the ambulance too long to reach him and he suffered brain damage.

He's at the...
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anticus:
I am so sorry to hear this. If it's any consolation, he did not suffer for years - and the last person he saw was his lifetime love and partner.
margot_dent:
I'm so so sorry jay frown <3
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Can you loose someone you never really had a hold on?

Yes.

And it doesn't hurt any less.
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anticus:
sorry, man. I don't get it. I really don't. But you've gotta see them for what they really are - not what you want them to be.
hothearted:
*hugs* hang in there
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I went to Emerson. I'm too old to have known this poor girl, but it's heartbreaking just the same.

Boston police accept 'full responsibility' in death of Red Sox fan

Woman killed by projectile fired to disperse crowds

(CNN) -- The Boston Police Department "accepts full responsibility" for the death of a 21-year-old college student killed by a police projectile fired to disperse crowds celebrating...
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akasha823:
That indeed is very heartbreaking.
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I was reading through old journal entries and found this, posted January 1, 2004 at 12:51 PM:

"Well, it's the new year so I suppose it would be appropriate to list my New Year's Resolutions:

1. Read all of the books in my "to read" pile. I am sorry to admit that this is a holdover from LAST year's resolutions.

2. At least TRY to...
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margot_dent:
exercise is for lameos.
iggy:
every year i say i am going to do stuff and i never do..well last year i did..i became an SG but i think thats the only time i ever followed throuh with something..

and hey...number threes a biggie so don't be so down on yourself dude!!