LJ Idol, Week 4, The Elephant in the Living Room

[louiement]

Not only is there an elephant in the room, but it's a dead elephant. Well, slightly more accurately, it's a dying elephant, and it's probably only a matter of days before it crosses the line into whatever heaven elephants in living rooms go to. It will still be there, though. Elephants are terrible guests, because once they get in there, it's

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[wyrdfishes]

I am so sorry about your aunt. This is a beautiful tribute.

[louiement]

Thank you. She deserves every word.

[imafarmgirl]

I loved this entry! I'm so sorry to hear your aunt is dying when it sounds like you are so close. I have no idea why we approach death and dying like we do, it's awful and stupid. I think you have the right attitude toward the situation and it will help your uncle.

[louiement]

As a past master at avoiding things that frighten me, I'd guess it's probably fear. We don't know what happens after death, and that's frightening.

Thanks for the compliment.

[louiement]

"That sucks" has its points. In my aunt's case, it sucks and it doesn't; I hate losing her, but at this point, she has stopped eating completely, and is barely responding to anything. I hate losing her, but I also hate seeing her like this.

Thanks for the compliment to my writing. I appreciate it.

[beautyofgrey]

This reminds me a fair bit of my fMIL.. really well-written, dear.

[louiement]

Thank you.

[lawchicky]

I'm going through something similar with my grandfather right now, and it's very hard. My condolences to you and your whole family.

[louiement]

It is hard. I'm sorry to hear you're going through it, too.