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jimhelm · 06-21-2011, 09:29 PM

chin up, dana! we loves us some dana too!

so, uh... tony... can i get some of that Bud Light?

Jaydaan · 06-23-2011, 12:23 AM

Well... just got off the phone with my mother... seems my aunt was found bloodied and beaten to a %$^@#%$ pulp, and within an inch of her life (if we are lucky). There was dried blood on her face and hair, so she had been there alone for at least a few hours when her husband found her. She is in intensive care right now, with bleeding in her brain, swelling and god knows what else.

There was no evidence, and they think maybe one of her kids ( 27yrs old) might have done it... but they are not sure. Because my uncle was so calm on the phone ( he always is calm, its his nature) they took him into custody over night... they let him out this morning, because of the fact the dried blood says he could not have been in 2 places at once. If she wakes up, and is not a vegetable, she might be able to tell them.

SIGH This sucks. She does not know anyone right now... do I take the time off work, grab as much cash as I can... and go see her... or do I wait? She is my favorite aunt, but honestly have only talked to her a few times in the past few years. My mother is not even sure of what to do, and they are super close... they talk every day. We are afraid if she passes, we will need to go out for a funeral. Or if she does not come out of it, and never recognizes us again, is it worth the money right now? I doubt I will go out. I am not close enough to the family to go out in their time of stress... I do not even like my mother overly much... but this still sucks. My heart goes out to them, it really does.

zippyt · 06-23-2011, 12:28 AM

Time for the wood chipper !!

Lola Bunny · 06-23-2011, 07:55 AM

So sorry to hear about your aunt, Jaydaan.

I hope your aunt will get better. If she's in a coma, there's nothing you can do for her even if you're physically there. Is her husband by her side?

Lola Bunny · 06-23-2011, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippyt

Time for the wood chipper !!

I just realized that Zippy is a man of few words. Well, I hope they catch the bastard.

casimendocina · 06-23-2011, 08:51 AM

Jaydaan, that's awful. I hope that she recovers. In these situations, I would always say that if you can, go and spend time with her, even if she is in a coma. Your presence may assist her even if she is not able to show recognition. My view is that if she does pass on, but you've spent time with her beforehand, then the funeral is not something that must be attended.

glatt · 06-23-2011, 09:06 AM

If I'm ever in a coma, I would not want distant relatives to go to any trouble to come visit me. I'd want my wife to visit, and if my kids are in town, that would be nice too. But I wouldn't want anyone going to any real trouble or financial burden.

Jaydaan · 06-23-2011, 10:16 AM

Her husband is there... now... he was not at first, because they took him to jail! My aunt is very practical, I will not go myself, but have encouraged my mother to. The last thing her 6 kids, grandkids, 3 siblings and who knows who else needs is another person to worry about/feed/shelter etc.

Then I find out my great aunt passed away 2 weks ago, my daughter was to tell me, and didn't because " you were not online " I told my mother to contact me personally, and not expect my daughter to tell me anything important. This is also the same daughter that "forgot" to tell my my mother had a heart attack in Nov. SIGH

Then... my husbands dad calls. Hubby's uncle is in hospital with a 30% of surviving. I didn't get details.

What a day!

classicman · 06-23-2011, 11:44 AM

So sorry to hear all that. Some family is great to have with you at a time like this.
Too many is an added burden. YMMV

Spexxvet · 06-23-2011, 11:48 AM

That's horrible, Jay

infinite monkey · 06-23-2011, 11:57 AM

Sending warm thoughts your way Jay. How awful.

footfootfoot · 06-23-2011, 12:03 PM

Jaydaan, that is too wretched for words. Is your Aunt in Canada?

Trilby · 06-23-2011, 03:26 PM

Why do I read this thread? Terrible things happen here.

I'm so sorry Jaydaan.

Lola Bunny · 06-23-2011, 04:49 PM

I'm so sorry to hear everything's happening. Today is not a good day indeed.

zippyt · 06-23-2011, 05:49 PM

sorry to hear all this jay

06-21-2011, 09:29 PM	#6916
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	chin up, dana! we loves us some dana too! so, uh... tony... can i get some of that Bud Light? __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

06-23-2011, 12:28 AM	#6918
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Time for the wood chipper !! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

06-23-2011, 11:44 AM	#6924
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	So sorry to hear all that. Some family is great to have with you at a time like this. Too many is an added burden. YMMV __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

06-23-2011, 11:48 AM	#6925
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	That's horrible, Jay __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

06-23-2011, 12:03 PM	#6927
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Jaydaan, that is too wretched for words. Is your Aunt in Canada? __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

06-23-2011, 12:23 AM	#6917
Jaydaan Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vernon, BC, Canada Posts: 378	Well... just got off the phone with my mother... seems my aunt was found bloodied and beaten to a %$^@#%$ pulp, and within an inch of her life (if we are lucky). There was dried blood on her face and hair, so she had been there alone for at least a few hours when her husband found her. She is in intensive care right now, with bleeding in her brain, swelling and god knows what else. There was no evidence, and they think maybe one of her kids ( 27yrs old) might have done it... but they are not sure. Because my uncle was so calm on the phone ( he always is calm, its his nature) they took him into custody over night... they let him out this morning, because of the fact the dried blood says he could not have been in 2 places at once. If she wakes up, and is not a vegetable, she might be able to tell them. SIGH This sucks. She does not know anyone right now... do I take the time off work, grab as much cash as I can... and go see her... or do I wait? She is my favorite aunt, but honestly have only talked to her a few times in the past few years. My mother is not even sure of what to do, and they are super close... they talk every day. We are afraid if she passes, we will need to go out for a funeral. Or if she does not come out of it, and never recognizes us again, is it worth the money right now? I doubt I will go out. I am not close enough to the family to go out in their time of stress... I do not even like my mother overly much... but this still sucks. My heart goes out to them, it really does.

06-23-2011, 07:55 AM	#6919
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	So sorry to hear about your aunt, Jaydaan. I hope your aunt will get better. If she's in a coma, there's nothing you can do for her even if you're physically there. Is her husband by her side?

06-23-2011, 08:51 AM	#6921
casimendocina Professor Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,622	Jaydaan, that's awful. I hope that she recovers. In these situations, I would always say that if you can, go and spend time with her, even if she is in a coma. Your presence may assist her even if she is not able to show recognition. My view is that if she does pass on, but you've spent time with her beforehand, then the funeral is not something that must be attended.

06-23-2011, 09:06 AM	#6922
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	If I'm ever in a coma, I would not want distant relatives to go to any trouble to come visit me. I'd want my wife to visit, and if my kids are in town, that would be nice too. But I wouldn't want anyone going to any real trouble or financial burden.

06-23-2011, 10:16 AM	#6923
Jaydaan Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vernon, BC, Canada Posts: 378	Her husband is there... now... he was not at first, because they took him to jail! My aunt is very practical, I will not go myself, but have encouraged my mother to. The last thing her 6 kids, grandkids, 3 siblings and who knows who else needs is another person to worry about/feed/shelter etc. Then I find out my great aunt passed away 2 weks ago, my daughter was to tell me, and didn't because " you were not online " I told my mother to contact me personally, and not expect my daughter to tell me anything important. This is also the same daughter that "forgot" to tell my my mother had a heart attack in Nov. SIGH Then... my husbands dad calls. Hubby's uncle is in hospital with a 30% of surviving. I didn't get details. What a day!

06-23-2011, 11:57 AM	#6926
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Sending warm thoughts your way Jay. How awful.

06-23-2011, 03:26 PM	#6928
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Why do I read this thread? Terrible things happen here. I'm so sorry Jaydaan. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

06-23-2011, 04:49 PM	#6929
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	I'm so sorry to hear everything's happening. Today is not a good day indeed.

06-23-2011, 05:49 PM	#6930
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	sorry to hear all this jay __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

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