I'm back.

[valis2]

The crafting classes were...okay. Not impressive. And my learning process is not compatible with the teacher's teaching process. Enough said.

The first two days in WI were spent in the strangest funk, mainly because I was writing so much when I left and I might have left in the middle of a bit of an emotional scene, and the emotions kind of lingered and made me feel the strangest sadness. Fortunately it finally dissipated. And then I wrote some HP stuff! Yes, really! More haiku. I can't wait to post it. I need to polish it a bit.

I'm home for only six days. I have tons of very relaxing and fun work to do. I plan to watch a lot of Retro TV.

Last but not least, I have just received a phone call from my very stressed father. Apparently my grandmother (my mother's mother) is "failing," according to the Assisted Living people. I am very skeptical about this, but my parents are on their way down here tonight, which makes me very unhappy because I don't like them driving across the entire state so late at night. The people at the home have been pretty far off-base about a lot of things so far, so I'm really not certain what's going on. (And please, no wishes for her recovery or anything like that. It would be the most merciful of releases for her to pass away, considering her advanced dementia. Very cold-hearted of me, but true.)

Missed you all so very much, and am glad to be home!

ETA: My grandmother has, in fact, passed away. Clearly I was quite mistaken.

Comments

[drusillas-rain.livejournal.com]

♥

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks. *sends hearts to you as well* *hugs*

[drusillas-rain.livejournal.com]

And I just saw your edit. *huge hugs*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

You really are the sweetest. Thank you so much for the hugs! *hugs in return*

[catyah.livejournal.com]

Missed you, too, and I'm sorry that you came back to that sort of news about your grandma. I'm sending my love and good thoughts and wishes for the strength for you and your family to get through this rough time.

:: hugs ::

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks. It really is a blessing for her, considering her condition.

*giant hugs* You're too sweet.

[little-tristan.livejournal.com]

Yay, you're home! Should have checked before I asked. That's a shame about your grandmother. I know what it's like to want those things to end. It isn't cold hearted at all, even if you feel a bit like it sometimes.

Have a good 6 days and write much! Your audience awaits.:)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I'm totally home. And my grandmother has, in fact, passed away, which surprises the hell out of me. It's a blessing, though.

And I definitely am hoping to write. I've got some scribbles and will be looking over things tomorrow, depending on what happens with my family.

[little-tristan.livejournal.com]

Blessing or not, it is sad. I hope things go smoothly from here on out.

*hugs and happy thoughts*

[logospilgrim.livejournal.com]

May her memory be eternal, most beloved. Take good care, eh?

*tender robed embrace*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you so very much, my sweet friend. *hugs in return*

[dementordelta.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Even if her passing was for the best, it's always hard on those left to mourn. *hugs more*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, you are so wonderful! *hugs*

[sylvadin.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

take care of yourself

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, sweetie. *hugs*

[deepforestowl.livejournal.com]

welcome back though I am very sorry to hear of your grandmother's death. *hugs*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your sympathy, it is much appreciated. *hugs in return*

[todayiamadaisy]

Oh, I'm sorry.

I do understand what you meant about it being merciful (I've had a couple of relatives whose bodies lasted much longer than their spirits, and it was cruel). So my sympathies to you and your family, and take care of yourselves. (hugs)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your sympathy, m'friend. I'm glad that it's over--it's cruel to see anyone so lost in time. *hugs*

[ms-hecubus.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother, but I know what you mean about it being a kindness. When my grandmother lingered for years in the end stages of alzheimer's it felt like such a relief when she finally went. It was a horrible way for a person to exist.

[jaelle-n-gilla.livejournal.com]

Still, I'm sorry for your loss even if it may have been the best thing for her. *hugs*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much, m'friend. *hugs*

[rickfan37.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss, even though it was probably a blessing.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much. It definitely is a blessing--she had little money left and I was frightened that we would have to put her in a state home at some point (they're not known for their kindnesses).

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

No matter what, it's still hard to lose someone.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, sweetie. *hugs*

[artystone.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry...for everything, including grandma.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweetie. Though I think you know what a bear my grandma was, and what a relief this is on so many levels. *nodnod*

[florence-craye.livejournal.com]

*lots of hugs*

I'm sending my sympathy, even though it does sound like a blessed release... I hope your family can enjoy some memories of her from more stable times, too. *more hugs*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweetie, your kind words are very appreciated. *hugs*

[tjs-whatnot.livejournal.com]

Sorry for your loss. I'm glad that she finally received her sweet release. :)

*hugs*

Glad to have you back and shall wait patiently for your HP Haiku!

Every time I see old reruns on TV, I think of you. :))

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I am so happy that she's finally free of the waking nightmare. Thank you so much for the kind words.

And the haiku shall be up very soon. I am enjoying the hell out of them, I tell you.

[slavelabour.livejournal.com]

Aw, dude. {hugs} to your family, most especially your mother.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thanks so very much. My mom is the one I'm worried most about, but this might be the time for her to start healing. *hugs*

[cordeliadelayne]

*hugs*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you. *hugs in return*

loss

[penball.livejournal.com]

i am sorry for your loss-- time has shown that we never get used to the loss of a beloved person - but we learn to deal with it--my dad suffers from dementia as well-- i know what you all went through--
but even it is hard for me to see him like that and to have to treat him like a baby, at least he is alive--- hugs

Re: loss

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so very much for your kind words! Dementia is a horrible nightmare and so sad for the afflicted.

[mingbutterfly.livejournal.com]

*hugs so much* I'm really sorry... This is never ever easy. I'll be thinking of you! *hugs again*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for the sweet words, m'friend, they're very appreciated. *hugs*

[taradilien.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thank you! *hugs back*

[verdenia.livejournal.com]

Bummer the craft classes didn't work out.

And... glad your parents' driving was not in vain?

Definitely glad Gram escaped the dementia. I remember there was a Saga with her house. ;p

*HUGS*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

My parents didn't quite make it in time. My poor mother was sad that my grandma died alone. :(

And yes, there was certainly a saga with her house! We were all reminiscing about it during the funeral dinner.

[verdenia.livejournal.com]

Awww, fooey. Sad for your mom. ;(

*HUGS*