Temporary Absence

[Essence]

I hate to do this.  Unfortunately, my aunt collapsed in her home last week, and only made it to the hospital in time to have her life saved because my mom happened to visit her before she died on the floor.  My mom had to go back home, and that leaves it up to my wife and I to move in with my aunt and take care of her until she either recovers or passes on.

The doctors say the chance of her recovering is very, very slim.  Apparently her thyroid gland is going insane and causing huge problems across her entire body. 

She's gained 80 pounds of water weight, and her skin is literally splitting like an overfull balloon.  Her heart rate is 120 beats/minute; it's pumping so hard that she's actually LOSING circulation to her extremities, which has made her finger and toenails turn black.  It's so hard for her to walk that she can't get from her couch to the bathroom without sitting down for a break.  The hospital gave her a powerful diuretic to get the water out, and she filled 3 one-gallon catheter bags in an hour. 

I hope to God that I don't have to bathe her.   

Regardless, the point is, I'm going to be taking care of her.  I don't know how long I'm going to be gone, but I know that I'm not going to be able to spend much if any time paying attention to the forums, the War, the PVP Events, etc.   I could be out of commission for a week, or a few months, I have no idea.  As such, I'm formally stepping down as Master of Water, Water General, and PVP Organizer.  I don't want anything to be messed up more than is necessary by my disappearance, so I don't want to hold out hope that I might be able to keep my positions.   

It's my hope that nilsieboy can take over as Master of Water without causing much hoopla, and that a 9th member can be found for Team Water.  I'm very sorry for the people who have signed up for the 12 Lives event; I hope Demagog or another PVP Organizer can take that over. 


I love this community and this game, and I promise that the instant I have the ability, I will return and rejoin everyone with as much piss and vinegar as ever. 

I'll miss you guys.


Peace,


Essence

[jmdt]

I understand, my mom broke her hip 3 weeks ago and life has been very complicated.

Best wishes.

[Wardead]

Sorry to hear that Essence, I hope the best for your aunt, and your family.

[Malduk]

Ugh... I hope everything ends well and hope to see you back soon enough.

[Kuroaitou]

...I kind of wished I didn't click on the spoiler. Those symptoms terrify me. I hate to pry, but do you know what the exact diagnosis is?


That said, I've been seeing a lot of people lately deal with tons of family members having several health issues. Know that we wish you well and hope that your Aunt has a speedy and safe recovery from this. <=)

[TimerClock14]

good luck essence. We'll miss you.

[Cgnu02]

Good Luck 

[Memorystick]

Yikes. I lost my paternal grandmother several years ago due to fall + too much water in a heat wave, so I guess I can relate somewhat.

You, your wife, and your aunt have my best wishes.

[willng3]

I lost my mother to cancer around this same time last year.  I sincerely hope the same does not occur here; you have my prayers.

[Dragoon]

Sorry to hear that Essence.  Hope everything works out okay for her and you.  See you when we see you.

[jippy99]

Im sorry to hear that Essence.  I hope that she gets better quickly, and doesnt share the same fate as my grandfather, who sadly passed away earlier this week.

[Bloodshadow]

I hope your aunt gets better soon, Essence. See you in a few weeks, I hope.