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And once again I disappeared for a little over a week. At least this time I had a reason... I didn't really feel like dumping on everyone.
I happened to find out my grandmother has pancreatic cancer and at first they were very negative about everything. But as of yesterday and a number of tests, they've decided it's operable. *If* her cardiologist says she's up for the surgery, which is a pretty good bet. So we've all breathed a sigh of relief - Grandma's had so many health issues in the last year that it's scared us all quite a bit.
And thankfully, the timing will be good enough that she won't miss my sister's wedding. Which Sis felt really guilty about - worrying about whether or not Grandma's going to be at her wedding when we're all worried about her having cancer. But it's not like she wasn't worried about that too and I can totally understand how disappointed she'd be if Grandma couldn't be at the wedding. We're all so close on that side of the family - Mom only has one sister who never married or had children so my sister and I are the only grandkids. And we were spoiled rotten by the grandparents - not necessarily with gifts (although there were plenty of those) but simply with huge amounts of time and affection. Including from our Aunt, who's always doted on us since she has no kids of her own.
Not to mention all the cousins, great aunts and uncles, and other extended family. Those *huge* family gatherings you see a lot of times on TV or in movies? Yeah, that's my family - one big mass of Italians/Germans. Family reunion ever year in Canton - really hoping I can go in the next couple years.
Huge difference from Dad's family where I can't stand my uncle and his second wife - the only one in that family I like is his son from his first marriage - I haven't seen my one Aunt in *years*. Granted, I remember her being very nice but overworked (single mom) and unable to visit the family very often. I do remember not really liking her kids though. Dad's second sister I can't even remember her name and honestly couldn't even tell you if I'd ever met the woman. And Aunt Rene was my favorite... but she died a little over a year ago.
I just really hope Grandma pulls through this - I don't want to lose another family member I actually care about. ........ Sounds horrible but it's the truth.
I happened to find out my grandmother has pancreatic cancer and at first they were very negative about everything. But as of yesterday and a number of tests, they've decided it's operable. *If* her cardiologist says she's up for the surgery, which is a pretty good bet. So we've all breathed a sigh of relief - Grandma's had so many health issues in the last year that it's scared us all quite a bit.
And thankfully, the timing will be good enough that she won't miss my sister's wedding. Which Sis felt really guilty about - worrying about whether or not Grandma's going to be at her wedding when we're all worried about her having cancer. But it's not like she wasn't worried about that too and I can totally understand how disappointed she'd be if Grandma couldn't be at the wedding. We're all so close on that side of the family - Mom only has one sister who never married or had children so my sister and I are the only grandkids. And we were spoiled rotten by the grandparents - not necessarily with gifts (although there were plenty of those) but simply with huge amounts of time and affection. Including from our Aunt, who's always doted on us since she has no kids of her own.
Not to mention all the cousins, great aunts and uncles, and other extended family. Those *huge* family gatherings you see a lot of times on TV or in movies? Yeah, that's my family - one big mass of Italians/Germans. Family reunion ever year in Canton - really hoping I can go in the next couple years.
Huge difference from Dad's family where I can't stand my uncle and his second wife - the only one in that family I like is his son from his first marriage - I haven't seen my one Aunt in *years*. Granted, I remember her being very nice but overworked (single mom) and unable to visit the family very often. I do remember not really liking her kids though. Dad's second sister I can't even remember her name and honestly couldn't even tell you if I'd ever met the woman. And Aunt Rene was my favorite... but she died a little over a year ago.
I just really hope Grandma pulls through this - I don't want to lose another family member I actually care about. ........ Sounds horrible but it's the truth.