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[youheadbuttyou]

I'm fucking drained, both mentally and physically. I have always known that there are things more important than shopping, friends and makeup. My great-grandma is mos def more important than those things. She's old and ready to give up. She's probably going to die soon and that makes me sad. My tonsils are so swollen I can't swallow. My head is

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[eye_spied]

Hi I'm just commenting because I saw your flowers in IHeartTattoos and didn't really want to make a public post to you. Your tattoo is gorgeous, and colour will make it glorious. I'm sorry about your grandmother. Mine died of Alzheimer's. You have a long road ahead I would guess, but remember she is not suffering so much as those who witness it, such as you and your family. That's little comfort I know, but really, the further into the disease they go, the less they realise anything is wrong, so she won't be in distress. I think your tattoo is lovely and ladylike and I personally believe that is extremely important when you are doing a tribute for someone - make it akin to them. No elderly lady wants some crazy outlandish thing dedicated in their name, really. I think that this artwork would make her pretty happy in its aesthetic balance, meaning, and general good taste. Well done. :)

[youheadbuttyou]

Thank you for this.It's nice to know that other people know how it feels. She actually passed away on Saturday night. It's amazing how fast everything moved, she was just diagnosed with Alz not even a month ago. It was really peaceful, and most of the family was with her.

But I think it's better this way, she really, really wanted to be back with my great-grandfather.

[eye_spied]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Just because someone is elderly doesn't mean it can't still hit you like a ton of bricks. By the same token though - what a blessing. Relief for her and those who loved her because she doesn't have to suffer. My own grandmother deteriorated drastically over a period of about 5 or 6 years and it's an ugly process. I lost the person that my wonderful Grandma was, long before she passed away. I hope you and your family can feel a great sense of peace. Again, such a beautiful artwork you have had put on your body in her honour, I really do admire it a lot. Mind if I add you?

:)

[youheadbuttyou]

of course, i already added you.