I could use a real hug

I’m sorry it’s been awhile since I updated. This semester has been far crazier than last semester and in the last week it’s only gotten worse.  For those who are relatively new to my diary, my grandmother has been battling breast cancer for more than 30 years and the most recent recurrence since September 2007.  This (opens in new window) is a decent explanation of what went on, though obviously things have gotten worse since then both with my grandmother’s health and my grandfather’s memory. Since September 2007, my grandmother’s been slowly going downhill. However, in the last three weeks, the speed has increased significantly, to the point where my grandmother’s stopping chemo and the family is contacting hospice this week. My grandmother’s currently in the hospital. She might get out tomorrow, but more likely not until Tuesday. She’s using a walker to get around and is no longer well enough to even cook for my grandfather. My grandfather’s memory is bad enough that he can’t be by himself anymore – family members have had to stay with him since my grandmother’s been in the hospital.  What happens next will depend on what kind of assistance hospice can provide.  But in the end, it all boils down to the fact that the thing we’ve been dreading for three and a half years is knocking on the door.  And while my online friends have been great at doling out the virtual hugs this week and my classmates have been great with the condolences, I could use a real live hug right about now. My friendships aren’t far enough along for a serious hug and it’ll be Saturday before I see any of my family, and I may not even see my parents. But I could really use a hug. 

"Life is measured not by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

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