Got a text off of my sister, asking if I was available. Which is...never a good sign.

I was just eating, so she said to let her know when I was finished. Told her it could wait. So she called immediately. Bad sign number 2.

My auntie who lives in Nebraska, my mother's youngest sister? Has gone into hospice. Actually went into hospice last week, but wouldn't let them call my sister because she didn't want her to change her holiday plans.

This isn't unexpected. This is the aunt we nearly lost several years ago when a myocardial infection gave her a stroke, then they couldn't get the infection to let go for a while. She had a lot of trouble after the stroke, then had breast cancer another few years ago. I know they did radio rather than chemo, because she couldn't handle chemo.

/nods

But, apparently, she now has cirrhosis of the liver. Don't know how because she was never a big drinker, but I think it just happens sometimes.

(The number of times I just had to look up how to spell cirrhosis...)

She doesn't want treatment, though. I think it's like the chemo thing. She knows she wouldn't handle it well. And after losing my godmother a few moths ago...

nonalcoholic cirrhosis is a thing

Yeah. I figured. Alcoholic cirrhosis is more common, of course, but like I said. Apparently just happens sometimes.

They did tell my sister that if she was planning to visit, today would probably be a good idea. She might improve a bit tomorrow, but there's no bets.

/nods

My aunt passed away last night. About 2 am Central.

I'm sorry, hun.

Thank you.

I'm just going to reiterate an old refrain here: If you have mild, flu-like symptoms that last more than a week, PLEASE see a doctor.

/hugs

I'm so sorry. Please take care of yourself

Thank you. I'm doing my best right now.

I'm sorry Shard

Thank you. It wasn't that unexpected, especially after hearing that she'd been in hospice for a week. But...

it's rough, regardless

It's hard, losing people this time of year. Both of my grandfathers passed in December and then - I know it's hard being far from family when it happens. If you ever need to talk, I understand

This is the second death at this time of year. My mom died on the 3rd. 16 years ago, but still.

I'm so sorry to hear this.

If there's anything I can do to distract or help please let me know.

I will do, thanks. It doesn't hurt too much at the moment. Maybe it will later.

grief is weird and nonlinear

It really is.

yeah it is

I'm sorry, doll.