My once a year update

[gzlouise]

I have a question

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[anotherflavor]

When my granddad died, it was surreal. He had agressive cancer too. He was the first of my grandparents to die, but I don't speak to my father's parents. A whole generation gone is a big deal, and I don't think you're dealing with it abnormally. I don't think there really is a normal way to grieve, especially so soon after the loss.

I am sorry. I know you won't, but if you want someone to talk to or take you mind off of it, you can always call me.

[wirelessjustin]

I thought about that when my first grandmother died. Unfortuantely, she, the one I was closest to, went first. My memories of her include Marlboro Mental Lights (oddly, what I smoke, when I smoke), Black Cherry Soda, Jigsaw Puzzles, and The Price is Right. I used to play behind her 1000lb console tv, and knock over her houseplants. She'd threaten to beat me with her wooden spoon, but never caught me. Tangerines too. I still get misty-eyed when eating a tangerine.

I suppose it's just something that comes with age, and the shock and realization is entirely normal. Keep your chin up - and makesure you have a box of Kleenez with you when watching Extreme Makeover. ;)

[raptorroara]

I'll be home to give you a hug soon.

[faeviljen]

both of my dads parents died when he was about 16... and my mothers father was gone before i was born.. finally my grandmother passed about 5 years ago from the 7th stroke... it was strange because i had kinda let her go and accepted her going on after she stopped remebering me... i have interesting memories of her when i was a kid...never knew how much i loved her...