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My grandmother had another strokelet.

And all I can think is that it's a matter of time.

It's 10 on a sunday morning and there's no one to talk to. Dad just went out to a meeting, we're going over at 12 or 1. That's when visiting hours start. The hospital's in the slope, so I might just take the train.

FUCK.

Date: 2003-12-28 07:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] penchantnyc.livejournal.com
sorry. hope she feels better.

i know how you feel...since...although i didn't post about it...my invalid uncle had a recent turn for the worse. He was only semi conscious. he is doing a little better now.

Date: 2003-12-28 07:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ntang.livejournal.com
:/ Sorry. I know how you feel, my grandfather (the one in the photo I posted a few days ago) isn't doing well at all. Last time I talked to my cousin she said he basically doesn't even get out of bed or do anything anymore and she's incredibly worried about him. He used to be strong and vibrant (he was a general, an actual in-battle general, and not just one of those who've never seen anything but a desk) and now... he's had multiple strokes over the past 10 years or so, and every year I go up to Vancouver and wonder if it'll be the last time I'll see him.

Anyways. I suppose that's not really the reassuring sort of thing you were looking for, but if it's any consolation I have some idea of what you're going through. Look at it this way, though, you're lucky that you're local - you can visit her and be there for her. That's important, both for you and for her - it'll mean a lot to her to see you. Make sure you take advantage of that, it's something a lot of people don't get.

If you ever want to just hang out and talk (it can be over dinner or drinks or whatever of course), I'd be happy to sit and listen, I've been told I'm a good listener. Anyways. Hope she's ok, and hope you are too.

Date: 2003-12-28 08:15 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] queenofennui.livejournal.com
*big hugs*

sorry. I'm here if you need to talk.

Date: 2003-12-28 08:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] snowwhite78.livejournal.com
i'm sorry to hear this news. :(
i shall be sending positive thoughts your way.
*big hugs*

Date: 2003-12-28 08:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] anandav.livejournal.com
*sends hugs and good thoughts for your grandmother*

Date: 2003-12-28 09:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sisterred.livejournal.com
*HUGS* My thoughts and prayers are with you and your grandma.

Date: 2003-12-28 09:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] queencrckt.livejournal.com
Of all the times you arn't online! Love you kiddo. Its hard I know.

Date: 2003-12-28 09:45 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] moon-beam.livejournal.com
sorry to hear that matt :\ *hug*

Date: 2003-12-28 09:54 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] offbalance.livejournal.com
sorry to hear about that...but if she's in the hospital in the slope I think she's in (starts with an M) she's in very good hands.

Date: 2003-12-28 10:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gothiksukkubus.livejournal.com
Aw man...that's awful, hon. Hang in there...we're thinking of you.

Date: 2003-12-28 11:21 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ladyjendifi.livejournal.com
I'm so sorry Matt. Tim's going through the same thing right now with his great-grandmother.

Call me if you need to talk okay? Anytime-I don't care.

Date: 2003-12-28 12:15 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sattruckguy.livejournal.com
matt, i'm so sorry. i hope it wasn't too major, and she's not paralyzed or anything....dude, i wish i was home. call me at tracy's folks house.

Date: 2003-12-28 02:10 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] phoenixsong
*hugtight* My great-grandmother had a lot of those for the last ten years of her life or so, from at least high school through her death in November 2000. She'd usually bounce back, but never quite all the way. The hardest was how often we thought "This is it," and then second hardest was seeing her when she came back, but a little less able to get around, a little less there.

You say "another," but I don't know/remember how long this has been going on. I mostly hope things improve; but if that's not to be, I hope you're not offended by my hoping it's quick. Either way, you're all in my thoughts.

Date: 2003-12-28 04:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] panthergirl5182.livejournal.com
*hugs you tight*

Date: 2003-12-28 06:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sweet-november.livejournal.com
*lots of hugs* <3 you matt. I'll be here if you need me.

Date: 2003-12-28 07:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elordais.livejournal.com
: / I'm sorry, man. This brings back memories to me of my own grandparents...*hugs* I'll get in touch online next time I can if you wanna vent or anything, ok?

Date: 2004-01-03 06:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] el-as-de-palas.livejournal.com
sorry about your grandma :(
my gramps had a stroke too about 2 weeks ago

Date: 2004-01-03 07:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lwoodbloo.livejournal.com
*hugs*

I'm SO sorry to hear that, honey. How's he doing?

Date: 2004-01-03 07:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] el-as-de-palas.livejournal.com
*hugs*
hes good, thanks :)
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