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Can I have a minute of mourning?

I was driving home from dropping the kids off with their dad when my dad called and told me my grandma died.  It's a good thing I was pulling in the driveway - the entire conversation went like this "Hello?" "Hi, we just got a call, your grandma died."  I started to cry. Then he said "Well, it's for the best.  I have more people to call." and he hung up.

Seriously?  I know he hadn't seen eye to eye with her for many years, but I had been close with her, hell, I lived with her on and off throughout childhood.  And that's the support I get from my father.

So I come inside, breakdown, Redneck gives me a hug, says he's sorry, and then immediately asks me to look over these child support papers, and type up a response.  I lost it - he has 20 days to file a response, and my grandmother just died.  Give me a minute to mourn before taking on your problems.

OK, end of vent.

Re: Can I have a minute of mourning?

  • Wendi I'm sorry to hear about losing your grandma.  I'm even more sorry to hear that you just can't mourn in peace without having to tend to other things.  If possible try to escape, even if it means just going for a walk.  That way you're alone and can deal.  Hugs!

  • Oh honey, that is terrible.  I hate when people are so insensitive.  Regardless of their relationship, yours was different.  You deserve some time. Take it.  I'm sorry for your loss darlin.  Big hugs and a nice drink.
  • I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother.  You definitely deserve some time...even if it's just going for a walk or something simple like that.  ::Hugs::
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  • I'm sorry about your Grandma, Wendi. And yes, you can have the whole weekend it you like.
  • I'm sorry you lost your grandma. I hope your family can give you a moment to grieve. ::hugs::
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  • I'm so sorry Wendi.  I hope you are given all the time to mourn and grieve that you need.
  • *Hugs* I'm so sorry, Wendi.  Take some time for yourself this weekend.
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  • Sorry for your loss.  Big hugs.
  • I am so sorry.  Take all the time you need, darling.
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  • I'm so sorry to hear about your grandma.  Sometimes people don't know how to deal with these heavy subjects so they just treat them as they would any other subject.  I hope redneck comes around and realizes that you need a couple days to mourn and think about things.  ::HUGS:: for you.
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  • E-hugs.  I'm so sorry.  Grandmas are some of the most special people in our lives.  I wish your family could have given you the news in a better way.  Let us know if we can do anything for you.  
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  • I'm sorry, Wendi.  I was devastated when I lost my grandmother.  Smashed.  So I feel especially stabby about this (to steal code's word).  I'm sorry.  Let me know if I can kick some @ss from thousands of miles away.  Take all the time you need.
  • (sorry I'm just coming in here so late...)
    I am so sorry, Wendi!  I, too, was very devestated when I lost my Granny... I hopey ou get the time you need to mourn her.  And we'll sic Aria on Redneck if you need her!

    ::BIG HUGS to you!::

  • I'm sorry for your loss Wendi. You're in my thoughts.
  • Big hugs, darling...I'm so sorry for your loss
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