My grandfather died this morning and my brother may have cancer.

[Anonymous]

Title says it all. I'm supposed to be shopping for thanksgiving stuff and instead I'm weeping on my couch. I don't know how to do this.

[Anonymous]

Im so sorry OP. It sounds like the couch is the right place right now. I wonder if there is a store where you can still get a made Thanksgiving meal and take that off your plate?

Sending love.

[Anonymous]

Hugs OP. My grandfather died 16 years ago tomorrow. Thanksgiving will always have a tie to his passing. Life is so hard sometimes.

Sending healing thoughts to you and for your brother's health.

[Anonymous]

So very sorry for your loss as well as your sad news.

Are you planning to host? If you want to cancel, please do it now. If not then if you can afford it, order in food - even Chinese will do.

[Anonymous]

So sorry, OP. I've been through it and it does get better over time. But in the meantime, just cry it all out.

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry, OP. The thing is you were not supposed to do anything. This universe is random, and shitty things happen to decent people each and every day. Please be kind to yourself. I hope you find ways to cope with your loss soon.

I wish other posters on these forums appreciated what they have more instead of being pissed off about insignificant minutia of their lives.

[Anonymous]

OP, sending hugs to you.

And call up Whole Foods or Gelson's or whatever is nearby and order up your Thanksgiving meal. Paper plates, OP.

[Anonymous]

Sorry - that really sucks. Like others said, no cooking for you. Order the whole meal including pies. Get some wine and good coffee. Use paper plates and toast your grandfather. Celebrate the time with your family.

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry OP. If it's too late to cancel, I'd just order in pizza. Only the cruelest person wouldn't understand.

[Anonymous]

Oh I am sorry. Just hang in, forget making thanksgiving dinner, do what you can.

[Anonymous]

OP here, and thanks everyone. Yes, I am hosting, but I think keeping myself busy today and surrounded by family tomorrow (including my brother and his family) is the better call for us. It's potluck, so I don't have to make much myself, and I'll probably slack off a bit on the housecleaning, but cancelling altogether or even ordering pizza will probably just make everyone more sad.

I had a good cry, DH came home and gave me a good hug, and I picked myself up and headed to the store. Just have to try not to cry at all the happy people today. Prayers for my brother. Thanks all.