2004-02-20 - 1:40 p.m.
Well Grandma's health is getting worse-not that I'm too surprised by that development. She now has to use an oxygen tank to breathe. Its not going to get any better. I am just waiting to get a call one day at home or on my cell saying that she is going to the hospital or already passed away. Now my mind is set on being there for her, but mostly making plans for the funeral & burial. There is a battle brewing in my family right now over the whole issue & I hope its resolved before things get nasty. Though everyone pledged to give money to cover everything, some of my cousins are now complaining about the cost or being evasive about it. What's crazy to me is the fact that we picked a different plan than the one we had originally, so everyone's contribution is like $400 less now! Keep in mind that they'd already agreed to pay a higher amount....and are now suggesting that we bury her in a PINE BOX to cut costs! That really aggravates me. I know that my connection to my Grandma is closer than that of most of my cousins(since my Grandma pretty much raised me). Maybe that's why I'm getting so bothered by this stuff. What really irks me is the fact that my family members who aren't visiting with my Grandma now & are acting shady about contributing will probably be the SAME ONES crying, screaming & acting all dramatic at her funeral! That's how it always goes. I know one thing: if this mess continues, I will be having some sharp words with a few of my relatives.
