(((((((((((((((( justfloating & family )))))))))))))))))

I'm sorry to hear of your grandfather's passing. No matter how much time you had to prepare for his death, when it happens, it's hard! I was able to prepare for my mom's passing, but gosh, I still was a basketcase and needed time to grieve for my loss.

Is there any one at school that you are pretty good friends with that you can talk to? How about any churches in the area that you can access for support? I think you need to be able to talk about things, especially since you are not back at home with the family where you would be talking with them. Of course, that's just my opinion, but I base it on knowing that talking often helps the process of grieving.

If you have no one there to lean on, you do have PC! It may not be the same as face to face and all we can give are virtual hugs, but at least that is something, no?

Please be easy on yourself hon. Grieving can take on many different forms and for many different times. There is nothing set in stone and your experience will be just that, yours.

I wish you well dear one.....remember that your grandfather is smiling on you and knowing he was right in being proud of you......