Life isn't fair.

[momcat]

Things like this are always difficult but I'm sure having your family close by is a comfort to all of you, especially Grandma. Hold on to all of the happy and woonderful memories of the times you shared with her and always keep her in your heart. You, your family, and Grandma are very much in my prayers.

[JuniorxMyxLove]

Since being in AP Literature has pretty much taken over my life, this whole situation is making me think of this one poem, by Emily Dickinson..."We Grow Accustomed to the Dark."
We grow accustomed to the Dark --
When light is put away --
As when the Neighbor holds the Lamp
To witness her Goodbye --

A Moment -- We uncertain step
For newness of the night --
Then -- fit our Vision to the Dark --
And meet the Road -- erect --

And so of larger -- Darkness --
Those Evenings of the Brain --
When not a Moon disclose a sign --
Or Star -- come out -- within --

The Bravest -- grope a little --
And sometimes hit a Tree
Directly in the Forehead --
But as they learn to see --

Either the Darkness alters --
Or something in the sight
Adjusts itself to Midnight --
And Life steps almost straight.

My grandpa seemed to be in much higher spirits even just from when my dad left the hospital tonight. I know we were all really worried how he'd take this, but I actually think he's going to be okay.

I lost my grandpa on my mom's side almost two years ago (April) and it really sucks going through that again so soon.

[Karen]

Kiddo, count your blessings that you've had her around for this long. One of my grandmothers died before I was a year old, and my father's Dad passed away when I was nine, and my other two grandparents when I was twelve and almost, one from each side of the family.

While you may not think you are ready for this, we know you'll get through it if you must. And while losing her this quickly may be hard, in my experience, it's easier than watching a disease rob you slowly of the one you love, like Alzheimer's does and other illnesses.

[Alysser]

I'm am really sorry. It sucks when it's unexpected like this. It seems you're thinking positive which is great! Especially about how you will remember her...she sounds like a cute little old lady Stay strong!