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Death tryin' to kick at the crib

Grandmother is VERY ill and my aunt tells me that she is very sick but won't tell me what the hell that means.

Death -

2002 - Aunt and Great Aunt die within two days of each other
2004 - Mom
2005 - Mom's Brother
2006 - Mom's Sister

7 siblings, 3 great uncles, one great aunt, 2 grandparents, 2 cousins - one family

I actually tired of Death.

There are families that are still waiting for the first grandparent to die. They have no idea what it feels like. YIKES.

I'm sorta just melancholy. The kids is too actually.

As we approached the hospital, I was like UGH!! This icky feeling came over me. It was near hospital. As we approached, the hospital had been renovated. I calmed my ass down.

I just faced the possibility of another death. I'm ok. My cousin was sending me texts about our moms. She was missing them. I guess death was on her mind too.

Death has been just kickin it. Chillin'. Its annoying and needs to go away for a minute.

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Anonymous said…
Its all a part of life. Nature way of keeping things new. Prayerfully all the people you have lost have gained peace. Remember that. Pray for their peace. And you will find it also.
August 23, 2008 at 7:39 AM
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