I gotta say...

[melcreada]

So far, 2008 has not been so good. My grandma died this morning. And although it was expected, we were all taken a little off guard. She was very old and she didn't know most of us anymore, and she was unhappy a lot, so I can't say that I'm sorry she has passed. She outlived all her siblings, her husband, and even some of her children and grandchildren. It was her time to go. I thought it was fitting that she died on what would have been her 76th wedding anniversary.

My mom asked if I would call the funeral home and cemetery to make appointments for her and my aunt and all I could think was that someday I would be doing this for my own parents. And in that moment, I really and truly felt like an adult.

Icky.

In lighter news, and I have to talk about something fluffier or else I will get really depressed, the kitties did their best to cheer me up and Spike succeeded with his continuing determination to climb into all of my handbags:

Comments

[joseishijin.livejournal.com]

Aw...

*hugs*

Thank you - we are trying to do it all quickly. My sister is the very best; between her and I, we are doing all the practical cleaning/calling/driving/gathering photos type stuff that Mom isn't quite up to handling. If I had to do all that by myself, I'd be pulling out my hair.

Spike is wicked smart! That kind of makes him a pain sometimes (when he gets bored, he wreaks havoc on the house) but it also makes him the most fun. I swear JP is training him for the circus or something...

[nurikot.livejournal.com]

I'm glad your sister is helping you with all that's need to be done. You both are so sweet, even though it can't be easy for anyone in your fam. You're one tough - and sweet, hehe - cookie. Thinking of you.

[joseishijin.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sweetie.

Mmmm, cookies...

Hee.