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Derek Ross
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Emotional rant:

As some of you know, my grandmother isn't doing all that well. She's 98. She was a strong and self sufficient 98 until 3 months ago. Since then, I've spent several sleepless nights in the ER saying goodbye to her, as we were told she was not going to make it through the night, to only have her rebound and recover. Ever since this rollercoaster started, I've spent nearly every single day with her during my lunch hour throughout the week. It's a lot.

She's once again not doing well, and based on past experiences, I assume she'll be back in the ER soon. It's a very real fear of mine that she'll pass away while I'm in Las Vegas next week.

This shit is stressing me out.

Thanks for letting me rant.
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Bohemia · 39w
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Prem · 39w
Life is sent to test us. Sometimes it feels like it is too much. Sorry you're going through this dude.
Yarnlady ๐Ÿงถ · 39w
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kidwarp · 39w
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christo · 39w
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paulo · 39w
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roya เญจเญง · 39w
Iโ€™m so sorry derek ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿฅบ
SoapMiner · 39w
So sorry to hear that brother. I had thought she was doing better. I know it has to be stressful. My prayers are with you. ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿซ‚
BITwise ๐Ÿณ >>= RIGHTish · 39w
Sorry to hear this. I recently lost a close uncle to cancer less than a month ago. It was pretty sudden and we are still a bit shocked by it all. The decline can happen so fast. I've got you and your grandma in my thoughts, stay strong brother.
Jeroen โœ… · 39w
My thoughts are with you friend ๐Ÿซ‚
Jay · 39w
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Marcelinho · 39w
Spend as much time with her as you can, if in doubt, skip Vegas. it's always about family my best wishes to you ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿซ‚
Evelin · 39w
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Cindy · 39w
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Constant · 39w
Non-emotional responce: How about not going to the ER at that stage...what is the point? At that age, nothing is going to get better after serious ilness, only conclusions postponed. On a practical point, if she dies now you have a burial during Vegas.
elsat · 39w
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Matt · 39w
Been there just recently, the emotional roller coaster is intense, but this is the price we have to pay for love. Best wishes. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿซ‚
Arjen · 39w
Glad to hear you get the opportunity to say goodbye, but repeatedly doing it is tough and I'm sorry to hear that ๐Ÿซ‚ Hope you can find peace in the fact that there has been *A* goodbye. Wether it's a week or so 'early' doesn't matter IMO. Take care โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน
Connie · 39w
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inpc · 39w
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ksedgwic · 39w
hang in there
Horszt · 39w
This is not a rant, this is completely normal human behavior, thank you for sharing this process. Letโ€™s hope for the best and that the both of you still have a few moments together!
UNCLE ROCKSTAR · 39w
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Dave๐Ÿธ · 39w
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โ‚ฟen Wehrman · 39w
Aw man I'm sorry to hear that โค๏ธ Very similar situation with my grandma AND my grandpa just in the last few years. So many false alarms that just ended up taxing the whole family really badly. Obviously I don't know the situation super well, but if I were in your same current shoes back when m...
pietre · 39w
I had a similar situation with my grandma just with the fact that I live very very far away. Hang in there and all the best to you and your family.
โ‚ฟoniz23โšก๏ธ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น · 39w
I'm sorry Derek. But think about the long and beautiful life he had. And to the fantastic grandson he had. Now don't bandage your head. Enjoy Las Vegas. She will wait for you
forwardsteps ๐Ÿชข · 39w
It's a fear of yours, however is it her fear too? Can you say goodbye before Las Vegas? Do you have to be in Las Vegas? Five years from now, what will you wish you had done? ๐Ÿงกโœจ
Danny ๐Ÿ‘พ · 39w
Life can be a brutal rollercoaster. Watching a loved one decline is heart-wrenching. Cherish every moment, but donโ€™t forget to take care of yourself too. Youโ€™re not alone in this. ๐Ÿ’”
Drum Free Moses · 39w
Walk the clear path of peace, nostr:nprofile1qqsr7acdvhf6we9fch94qwhpy0nza36e3tgrtkpku25ppuu80f69kfqppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qy0hwumn8ghj7mn0wd68yttjv4kxz7fwv3jhyettwfhhxuewd4jj7lal3ny, overriding any fear.