
I do have enough money to attend, but I'm going to be at my granddad's house sorting through my grandma's things (translation: stopping him throwing any other heirlooms away).
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Thu 7 Feb 2008, 11:50,
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She wanted to go, my uncle (her son) died a few years back and she's not been the same since. Eventually it was cancer and I'm glad she's out of it now, as she was in so much pain.
She was a great nanna, mad as a bloody hatter.
I'm ok, seriously. These past few days have been a bit shit, but I'm getting there. I don't really do death as my family live for so long- as of yet we've had two deaths in 23 years (my life) - my uncle and nanna.
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Thu 7 Feb 2008, 11:59,
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She was a great nanna, mad as a bloody hatter.
I'm ok, seriously. These past few days have been a bit shit, but I'm getting there. I don't really do death as my family live for so long- as of yet we've had two deaths in 23 years (my life) - my uncle and nanna.

*hug* thank you. I am alright though. More worried and granddad.
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Thu 7 Feb 2008, 12:00,
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you keep something to remember her by. all my grandparents died when i was a child and i have nothing to remember them by, which i deeply regret.
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Thu 7 Feb 2008, 12:01,
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I think I'm inheriting her grandma's engagement ring, I'm not sure.
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Thu 7 Feb 2008, 12:06,
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something passed down through the family that obviously meant a lot to her. it's perfect. :)
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Thu 7 Feb 2008, 12:15,
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It's beautiful, though. Big canary diamond. I'm not sure I'd trust me with it, but there we go.
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Thu 7 Feb 2008, 12:17,
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knowing how precious it is, you'll be very careful with it, i'm sure.
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Thu 7 Feb 2008, 12:27,
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My dog is nearing the end of his life, we've had him about 12 years, I've grown up with that mutt!
I know it's not the same as a person but I've been really surprised how badly it's hit me, the idea of him not being about any more? even just seeing that he can't do the things he used to.
I actually studied Death in Society at uni, and logically I'm right up there with the reality...but emotionally I've been completely blindsided and I think that's because I've not had experience of death.
A couple when I was too young to remember, one I never got told about (and hadn't seen her for years anyway) and a few pets I'd not really formed that kind of bond with.
/essay
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Thu 7 Feb 2008, 12:04,
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I know it's not the same as a person but I've been really surprised how badly it's hit me, the idea of him not being about any more? even just seeing that he can't do the things he used to.
I actually studied Death in Society at uni, and logically I'm right up there with the reality...but emotionally I've been completely blindsided and I think that's because I've not had experience of death.
A couple when I was too young to remember, one I never got told about (and hadn't seen her for years anyway) and a few pets I'd not really formed that kind of bond with.
/essay

an animal in the family's exactly the same, I think.
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Thu 7 Feb 2008, 12:05,
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A mischievous, loving, personable, ever young brother
And now he's old, and starting to hurt, and slipping away from us :)
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Thu 7 Feb 2008, 12:09,
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And now he's old, and starting to hurt, and slipping away from us :)

unless I do a :$ to every response, so I'll just repond to this one and say thanks to everyone for their kind words of support.
I hope to do more before I get well/bored...
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Thu 7 Feb 2008, 12:06,
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I hope to do more before I get well/bored...