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My sister just dropped me an e-mail to let me know that my grandma, my mom's mom, went to sleep a couple of days ago and hasn't woken up yet. I'm not shocked, nor am I saddened by the news. She's been in a home for over 5 years, has alzheimer's, and has had several strokes. Oh, and I haven't talked to her for 14 years. I've never been close to my family, by any stretch of the imagination. I've always been a bit of an outcast among them.
Perhaps I should elaborate. It's been 4-1/2 hours since I started this post, and I've taken some time to let it sink in. My grandmother, it should be known, has been on her death bed for about 3 years. Twice before I've made arrangements to go to her funeral. I've more or less already prepared myself for the funeral.
I don't look forward to facing the family, should she pass away. My mom has 2 sisters and 3 brothers, all of whom (last time I checked) were angry alcoholics. The only thing they like better than drinking is fighting. It is possible that things have changed since I've seen them all last (we all change, right?). After all, it has been 14 years...

posted by September @ 2:31 PM