As if there isn't enough stress...

[garnigal]

It's been a big year for Derek and I. Things both wonderful and scary are happening.

In April we got a new roof that we're still paying for (steel shingles, so it'll pay for itself in the long run, but steel shingles, so holy hannah that bill....)

In June we started planning a wedding.

In July we told our families we were planning a wedding (way more stressful than just planning it, let me tell you. They're happy for us, but my side at least, has opinions. Derek's side are just pleased.)

And in the past week Derek's car died (quickly - transmission blew on the way to work), and I've gotten the word that Grandma won't make it to my wedding in November.

We've been told she has 4-6 weeks left - just enough time to show her my ring, hopefully my dress, and say goodbye. Hopefully, it's fast and relatively painless for her - it'll be very painful for all of us.

Comments

[saratinia.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for the news you got. Hugs

[kerkevik.livejournal.com]

Hi,

lost my elder brother to cancer recently; though it's been on the cards for about three years now. Also a friend is visiting his father in hospital every day; never knowing if he's going to see him the next day.

Paraphrasing Tara, It's never sudden; and it's always so.

LOL Ray.

[jerusha]

*hugs* You have my sympathies. I know exactly what it's like to know your grandma won't be at your wedding, and that there's very little time left. I hope you can enjoy the time you have left with her. *more hugs*

[cindergal.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry about your grandmother. ::hugs::

[texanfan.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry! Show her the ring, it will make her smile. Say goodbye with no regrets.

[smwright.livejournal.com]

*hugs* It's always so much harder on those left behind. I'm sorry, hon. I'm glad you'll be able to share some of your joy with her just now though. It will hopefully bring both of you some peace.

[whatawookie.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your news. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help with your stress.

[ctoan.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the wedding news.

The car news sucks.

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. My grandmother died in February and we had about the same amount of time to adjust to the knowledge. It's hard, and my thoughts are with you.

[jmbauhaus.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry. I hope you don't mind if I include you and your grandma in my prayers. *hugs*