Absense due to family issues

[Chip]

I'm writing up a forum post because I know there are at least some of you who might miss my presence, and I don't really know of a quicker way to get this out. And also because I owe some people explainations.

I've been pretty moody lately, and I've snapped or been off my game. As of two weeks ago, my grandmother, whome has been my only mother figured, and who I've remained quite close to, was diagnosed with cancer in the spine, lung, and bone.

Last weekend she was taken to the hospital for near kidney failure. But in hydrating her, she contracted an infection. Now when they attempt to lower her fluid levels, her blood pressure plumets, and the doctors don't know why.

This evening, just a little before I'm writing this, we received news that her kidneys are failing again. The nurse attending her has informed us that she may not make it through the night. Even if she does, she's probably looking forward to maybe a year at most of a lot of pain.

I've got a lot of things to think about, and get in order, and I need to be there for my family. So I'm probably going to fall off the internet for a while completely. Leastwise, I probably won't have time for the lobby.

I don't ask that anyone pitty me or my family. I've wanted so hard to keep this a secret, until it passed over. But on off chance that I might be missed, I felt it would be better to say in advance. To anyone whose known, and supported me, I have all the love in the world for you. And the rest? Thankyou for being good friends, and  comfort just being who you people are.

I guess, I'll be around when I'm around.

[CelestialTypo]

I wish I could say I speak for all of the lobby or all of tK itself, but even so I'm sure in offering you and your grandma all of my sympathy to its furthest extent, I -could- be speaking for everyone who knows you and even those who don't but could only wish you well.

<3 times about infinity, Chip.

[Xachariah]

Jesus. Hope everything works out.

[KitDreamer]

REally hard to think of anytihng to say, but... *hug* I ithnk you're making the right choice. We'll still be here if you return anyway, hon. Best of luck to you and your faimliy.

[SnoobieSnooch]

All my sympathy and love Chip, i know this has got to be a real hard time for you now. We'll all be here when you get back. Best wishes, much love.
Snewberry <3333333333

[Rhonda]

I wish you and your family the best of luck, Chip.
You have my condolences.
<3