我和爷爷

[talon]

My first memory of my grandfather is when I was six or seven, perhaps, and we lived in Colorado. I remember wanting to snuggle up to him and my grandma at night in their king sized bed, right in the middle, and I would frequently leave 'my' bed and escape to theirs. It wasn't because it was more fluffy (which it was) but rather that there was

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[kenakeri]

::hugs::

[talon]

*hugs* thank you

[yachiru]

:( I thought this was beautiful and sad.

[talon]

:( is about my face these days

[iriya_kana]

He's diagnosed with cancer right? Do you know how long he has left? What type of cancer is it? What organs have they spread too? I know these might be personal, but I wanted to know what condition your grandpa (technically my grandpa-in-law, if that word exists) is in. But that aside, it was a really good entry, my mom also loves it.

[talon]

*blinks* do I know you?

[iriya_kana]

Yep! A cousin from your moms side of the family; we come and visit every Christmas. I'm Vivian (if you haven't already figured that out) and can you answer the questions that I asked?

[talon]

I thought so, though I'm sort of surprised how you managed to find me.

He's diagnosed with cancer, yes, no one's given a really good answer as to how long it's been, there's been some sort of metastasis of the cancer (lymphoma, originally, I believe).

And thanks, by the way; I might see you this Christmas.

[intrepia]

There is so much in here that feels really important. As I read it, I felt this sense of gratitude that you have written it all down, so that we can remember in other times.