January 12, 2014

12 January, 2014 07:12

By Joe

I won’t be going on my cruise. My mother called early this morning to tell me that my aunt passed away last night. It’s more important that I go spend time with my family and help comfort them than trying to go out and have a good time.

At least this way, I can pick up HRH myself from the vet (they plan on letting her come home Monday), and the money I would have spent on the cruise can go to taking care of vet bills.

I had so looked forward to getting away for a little while and putting my trouble behind me, just for a short while. I guess that I was just not meant to go on this cruise.

About Joe

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I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but am now making a new life for myself as an oral historian in New England. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's. My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces. View all posts by Joe
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8 responses to “12 January, 2014 07:12”

  • Halim's avatar Halim
    January 12th, 2014 at 7:46 am

    I’m so sorry to hear about this. My condolences to you and your family. I think the last time I read about your aunt, she was making some albeit a little progress. I guess it’s not meant to be. But she’s at peace now. Take care of yourself in this difficult time.

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  • A Guy Without Boxers's avatar aguywithoutboxers
    January 12th, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Sorry for your loss.

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  • Clare Flourish's avatar Clare Flourish
    January 12th, 2014 at 11:24 am

    I am thinking and praying for you and your family.

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  • Mark's avatar shirtlessiniceland
    January 12th, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    Whoa … sorry, sorry, sorry, my friend … on about ten different levels. My advice would be to go on the cruise … and comfort your family upon your refreshed return. But I’m not the Southerner with those ties that bind. I once bought a present for my mother’s birthday, sent it to her, and knew that my sister watched her open it. SO … I asked my sister, “Did mom like it.” My sister said, “Who knows? It’s mom.” WASPS are good at tucking emotions away.

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  • Mark's avatar shirtlessiniceland
    January 12th, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    Well … Clare’s comment is ever so much better and more thoughtful. I feel like a turnip-harvesting peasant now. I also am sorry for your loss, Joe … very sorry.

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  • Joe's avatar closetprofessor
    January 12th, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Thank you, everyone. I’ve made it back home safely and will begin helping with the funeral details. I will be one of the pall bearers. While I hate that I am missing the cruise, I was always taught that family comes first.

    I hope that I will receive good news about HRH when I call the vet tomorrow.

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  • Nuwan Sen's Film Sense's avatar nuwansenfilmsen
    January 13th, 2014 at 6:26 am

    Sorry to hear about your aunt.
    Take Care.

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  • Howling Fantogs's avatar thehowlingfantogs
    January 13th, 2014 at 7:25 am

    I’m sorry for your loss. You really deserved to get away too. It really sounded like you needed it x

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