Ok, so today a whole heap of things converged to spell horror.

1) Close friend needs distance to resume prior relationship. Slam ((imagine the sound of a door closing hard))


2) I move over this weekend. I have 4 days to move a 2 story 4 bedroom house. and try as you might and plan as well as you can, its alwaysssss vastly more then you plan.) slam!

3) I worked hard on the rough draft of a paper due next week as i won't have a lot of time to do it as i'll be moving.It's a strong paper and well written in many aspects BUT wrong. It was also used for an example in class (with my blessing) and with all the other stuff converging it was tough. Slam

4) I informed my teacher that I won't be able to attend Tuesday due to said move and she was cool about it and offered to go over the compare and contrast lesson 30 minutes before class on Thursday with me. This is a fantastic offer but with missing 3 days of work and having to also complete the above paper as well as a whole other paper assigned Thursday, Slam

5) My mother calls and says my grandfather is not doing well and all my cousins with the exception of me were there this evening. That perhaps i need to see him in the next 3 days. Of course this is fine by me, but where on earth between all the other things do i have room for it... I decide I'll go in the morning before work and just suck it up. I'll do the paper another time. ( which really is all emotional avoidance therapy for a multitude of emotions to even think of.) Slam

6) I call my father to google directions to my grandfathers hospital and it sounds like he laughed and said I died. ( as in cellphone service) but what he said was "He just died," and he repeats through sobs (which ive never heard my father do before) "Your Grandfather just died, just now. Slam

7) There will also be a funeral in the middle of my move. No changing the dates though its all set in stone. ( Which is easier to think about then the emotion.) Grandfather was my favorite in the clan and also the most respectable human I know.Slam

8) I'll probably regret having posted this by dawn and i am sorry as it sucks ass to read this sort of stuff but well, I can't sleep, I can't write, I can't think nor call anyone as the clan doesn't know yet, nor does my grandmother. Just waiting for the tylynol PM to kick in.Slam

9) Right about now, you are probably wishing this was just another damn coffee thread huh?


Slam

I'm sorry Muse

I'm so sorry, love.

(orgnote)

so much all at once

WillyWonka said:

hey wonka. thought u might dig this pic. different perspective on willy wonka ...

life can deal you a rough hand at times. Am sorry to hear of your loss. You will come out of the other end like we always do.

Am thinking of you. Good luck with the move

When you get chance note me your new address. I have something to send you.

Awww I am very sorry. Sometimes it seems like things all come at one time !

awww muse, what a lot to cope with

vent away- anyone who tried to keep that all in would explode

im so sorry to hear about ur grandfather

don't forget you are a tough lady!

I was going to post, "sounds like a typical Monday" until I read the awful slam about your Grandfather passing away.

Thinking on, it is only when things like this happen that you have a chance to put things in perspective - nothing really matters except your family right now. Sure, house moves are a nightmare (I am still living mine 6 months on), but you WILL manage.

It is only because I know you that i say this, you are an incredibly strong woman and this is just another chapter in your very eventful life. I know it seems that "slam" is around every corner, prioritise and work through them one by one. At the end of all this, you might find time to grieve your loss; which must surely be at the forefront of your mind and exacerbating the other less important events.

big

I am truly sorry for your loss, but how lucky were you to have grandparents for this long (not that you are old ) remember that everything has a positive spin.

No go and get a coffee, have a good cry and think about the good times, pick yourself up and if your tutor gives you any hassle - send them to me!

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather.

Hang in there, sis.

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OMGOSH, I'm so sorry Muse

AAH! That's too much at once!

Karen!!!!!





I'm so, so sorry. If there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate. I'm even good for helping with the school work if need be.

I love you.

I am so sorry!

I'd love to buy you a cup of coffee.

Or take you out dancing.

Settle for a ?

Sending all the energy I can muster out to you Karen. I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather.

I'm sorry Muse

Seems like there's always a million things going on at the same time when things like this happen. You'll find the strength in you somewhere and get through it all. You're a tough cookie, you'll be ok and get through it. If not we are here to listen to your venting!!!

I'm so sorry about your grand dad Muse . I can empathize with the million things to do and being under pressure like this. Just take deep breaths and give yourself the time to think and get things in order and not worry about all that has to be done. It will fall into place

Oh hon...I'm very, very sorry. It seems these things happen in clusters. I'll pray for your grandfather

Imma need to call you tonight.

oh man. why do days like this happen??? hope you are feeling better soon. remember, this too shall pass. and it always does. hang in there

Awwwww.... I'm sorry for your loss...

I hope your today is much better than your yesterday.....

you will be ok. just take it easy.

I love you.

You know I'll drive over in a second if I have to. Let me know if you need anything.

so sorry to hear about your grandpa. take a moment and close your eyes, breathe deeply. Take care of you first and then focus on your family. Take some time out for you, I know you are frantic right now, but take some moments for you, everything else will fall into place.

Yes there is a reason that I said it so many times

peace, blessings and condolences to you and yours

buttah

Sorry to hear about that. My thoughts and prayers are with you.