musings

awhile back in the news, there was a story about a mother who twittered about her son's death. she was working in the yard when her son fell into the pool. while at the hospital she sent out a tweet. she was blasted by some people for the carelessness of such an act.

the only reason i am mentioning that story is because when i found out my grandmother passed away earlier today, i sent out a tweet. i felt like telling someone, but didn't really feel like calling anyone specific. i find myself often posting stuff on BL or twitter just to get it out. half the time on this blog, i just start writing to sort out my thoughts.

 

So sorry about your grandmother, Gnine.

 

Much love G9 I hope your loss lessens in time, as you can be assured it will.

 

I am so sorry for you loss

 

thanks guys

i really like that i can have a place to come and ramble and get my thoughts sorted.

ps- spork i edited your comment to remove my name

 

I'm sorry for your loss a_c.
I imagine she was a great woman

 

I'm very sorry to hear that a_c. My grandfather passed away last year, and I know exactly what you mean about wanting to get stuff like that out. Using something more public like twitter, blogs or more traditional announcements (like in newspapers) allow you to tell everyone who needs or wants to know all at once, so you don't need to go through the pain of explaining it to everyone individually.

Peace to you and your family in this difficult time.

 

I feel ya cookie... I have one grandparent left and she has an abdominal aneurysm--- she just decided to get this super risky surgery next week because she is tired of have the idea of death "hanging over her head". An 82 yr old with COPD, Diabetes, and Osteoporosis is not the best candidate for serious vascular surgery.

Anyway, life is so delicate- but so are relationships and their meanings. I am sure grandma would be honored of your tweet about her death/the life she once had, and the remembrance of who she was.

Like Dave said, its difficult enough holding onto the mourning- its best for you to avoid reliving the trauma and to find outlets that are healthiest for you.

a million hugs and prays to you and your family.