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11Nov 09

And so tradition dies...

For 29 years, I have had Thanksgiving with my grandparents (well, my grandpa on my dad's side and my step-grandmother). Throughout these years, we have alternated between going to their house and having it here. The past few years have been different, though. They have been here instead, to take the burden off my step-grandmother. My grandfather was growing more ill with each passing year.

Now, most of you know that I lost my grandfather in September. I knew Thanksgiving would be different this year, but I didn't know how much it would change. My mom just told me today that Avan, my step-grandmother is going back east for the holidays, and my Uncle Lloyd, who always came, will not be coming this year. He used to bring such an awesome pecan pie. No grandfather, no step-grandmother, and now no uncle.

She also said she wanted to prepare a ham this time, instead of turkey. Jeez, it's not going to be the same at all now. Almost to the point where I feel it's just not worth having anymore. Yeah, I'd rather just not have it. No family, no pecan pie, no turkey. A Happy Thanksgiving this will not be...

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  • travisstaggs

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 3:52 pm PT

    That's awful, hope things get better for ya Lucas.

  • mattykovax

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 3:54 pm PT

    I am sorry man,tradition dies hard especially whne its like that. This year will be my first thanksgiving without my grandmother,so I feel your pain.

  • sonic__323

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 3:57 pm PT

    Bummer well you'll never know what going to happen when that day comes though..

  • shadowchronicle

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 4:07 pm PT

    Things sometimes change even when hope seems at lost. Just keep life going Thanksgiving is just one holiday hope that some relatives come for this event maybe.

  • Travo_basic

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 4:08 pm PT

    Sorry to hear that. You guys should at least have turkey.

  • Teenaged

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 4:11 pm PT

    I understand.

    Last year I lost my grandmother, and we always used to gather, in the village that she lived with my grandfather, every Easter and roast a lamb. We were like around 10 people (uncles, aunts, cousins etc).
    Last Easter we didnt gather up as we used to. It was a pretty different Easter than the one we used to have.

  • calvinsora

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 4:24 pm PT

    That sucks, man. My deepest condolescences to you and your family. I can't imagine having Thanksgiving without the usual suspects. I hope things will only go up-hill for you from here.

  • hank_101

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 4:31 pm PT

    Sorry about your crappy Thanksgiving plans.

  • Wolls

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 4:51 pm PT

    Wow dude thats tough, i hope you still have a good thanksgiving though

  • MJoanne

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 5:13 pm PT

    I am sorry to hear all that you will be missing this Thanksgiving. There is nothing to do about lost family. But your mother might change her mind about the turkey and maybe someone else will make the pecan pie (it is rather easy to make).

  • worthyofnote

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 5:21 pm PT

    My family hasn't had a good traditional Thanksgiving in many years. No one seems to come around or call. However, Thanksgiving is supposed to be the day that you are thankful for what you have, even if it isn't exactly what you want. Hope you can make the best of it.

  • GunnyHath

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 5:57 pm PT

    I had similar things happen.. Best wishes though! Make the best of it that you can!

  • talonkarrde07

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 6:02 pm PT

    I'm sorry

  • altoids007

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 6:06 pm PT

    sorry to here that man...

  • Never3ndingLife

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 6:37 pm PT

    sorry to hear that ... it's not the same without turkey

  • GrandJury

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 7:34 pm PT

    That sucks man. Maybe you guys can star some new traditions.

  • Guppy507

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 7:47 pm PT

    This is going to be the 2nd Thanksgiving with no grandparents for me. It's pretty depressing how traditions die along with relatives.

  • CleanPlayer

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 9:29 pm PT

    I'm sorry about your grandfather Lucas, tradition goes through ups and downs. Hope for the best, maybe a nice surprise will pop up on Thanksgivings for you.

  • colejd

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 10:27 pm PT

    Sorry to hear that.

  • AOldDog

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 12:26 am PT

    Sorry to here that, and I'm sorry for your lost, but you should not dwell in the past my friend, the holly days are not about food or presents are about being together with your, living ,loved ones .

  • horgen123

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 5:01 am PT

    Traiditions with old people are bound to change... I do not like it anymore than you do

  • spirit7someguy

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 5:14 am PT

    I know the feelingT_T... let's hope it gets better.

  • aaronmullan

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 5:47 am PT

    That really sucks. Sorry to hear, dude.

  • SGTiD1NG0

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 7:41 am PT

    Damn. I hope you find a way around this

  • ImaginaryFriend

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 9:52 am PT

    Wow... glad you are embracing the holiday focusing on what you did have and still have vs. dwelling on what you don't have now.

  • icytower Site moderator

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 4:03 pm PT

    Man that really sucks, breaking tradition is just so hard to handle.

  • marktg

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 8:25 pm PT

    it not dead it will always be with you so that you can look back at it and always have a smile on your face

  • Creeping_Wolf

    Posted Nov 13, 2009 8:41 am PT

    I'm with you, Lucas. I lost my mother in August, and the mere thought of trying to stumble through the upcoming holidays without her is almost too much to even think about. Plus my two baby daughters won't have their Grandma to spoil them...rough stuff.

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