I Hate this time of year

I really, really do.

My mom called this morning to tell me that my grandfather was dying and did I want to go up there to say goodbye. Of course I wanted to go...between him and my grandma (who passed 3 years ago next week) they helped me get through my junior high and high school years by providing me a refuge to run to.
We will be leaving for New York soon and not sure when we will be getting back. This is just a really bad time of year for my family. Everyone is dying in December and January!!! I'll post again soon, I think...