"Madder than a panther with kerosene on his tail"

[fiarra]

*points* quote of the week!! (read it in an article linked off slashdot)

Today's mission: success! I went to Old Navy and in less than half an hour had managed to find a pair of jeans that I liked *and* fit me properly!! Yay.. And then I went to the doctor's where I'm apparently in nearly perfect health.

Other things... not so good..

My grandfather (not biological, but the only one I've ever known) has been in poor health for a while now. Just recently they found evidence of tumors in the brain and liver. He's been on radiation, but has been still at home with my grandmother. Even if the radiation works, they say he's probably got another 8 months... My grandmother called tonight to let us know that he went back to the hospital this evening. I don't know what to think anymore. Especially because... well... I didn't get to see him at all this summer cuz I was in Cape Cod. And I didn't have time over winter break to go visit. And... well.. he's always been a great role model for me and I wanted him to see me graduate college and go out into the world and all that good stuff...

God.. now I'm crying... *curls up into a little ball* I can't deal with this right now...

Comments

[stolenrain.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that hunny...

Its terribly hard to see a grandparent be sick for a long time and know that the future isn't so certain. I know this because I had to go through a lot with my grandmother before she passed away last year. All I can really say is to make the time to see him and cherish every moment you have, they will be the most important ones you have and the best thing that you can do.

I hope everything works out and he gets better soon. But no matter what, he will *always* be with you and will always be a witness to your accomplishments. Know that.

*hugs*

[mastermargie.livejournal.com]

It's always unfortunate when something like this happens. I'll admit that I haven't had to go thru this yet because my only non-living grandparent passed just after my first birthday. However, I did have quite a scare recently with my grandmother (who lives with my family due to a stroke she had almost ten years back).

Whenever something like this happens, if makes me step back and think about how fragile life really is. The concept of mortality is sort of depressing, but at the same time it allows us to cherish life in a way that would otherwise be impossible.

I truely hope that his health improves and that everything works out for the best. If you ever find yourself alone and in need of someone to talk to, you know how to reach me.

[squee-47.livejournal.com]

theyre good at being eloquent and im not, but you know im always here for you. *huggle*