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My Grandmother passed away three hours ago. She wasn't in pain. She opened her eyes and they were clear. She looked at me and said "Don't cry for me. I'm going to see my Tommy. Be strong, Sweetie. I am proud of you." Then she closed her eyes, sighed, whispered "I'm ready Lord." Breathed a little longer then passed on.

She was the only woman I ever loved.

I will never stop missing her.

Mary Elise Parker Johnstone

May 20, 1928 - October 14, 2009

Rest In Peace

News on My Grandma

It's not looking very good for my Grandmother. She had two mini-strokes during the night and although she's breathing on her own, she hasn't opened her eyes for more than a few seconds at a time and even when she does, there's a mix of fear and bewilderment in them. I don't know if she understands where she is or if she knows who I am at this point. All I can do is pray that she either gets better or that God takes her peacefully.

Bad News

My 81-year old grandmother had a heart attack last night and is in the hospital. It does not look good. I will keep you posted when I have the chance.

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Twins

I've often wondered what it would have been like to have a brother growing up. I've said it before, my childhood was sort of crappy until I went to live with my grandmother. And of all the wondering about brothers I've done, having a twin brother, an identical twin, is something special -- to know that there is someone who looks exactly like you! Then to top off my daydreams, I'd imagine that he was gay too; that we would have fun together, that my brother would also be my lover. That's a special bond not too many can claim. Here are a few that can.