Tier, i just wanted to say that i am sorry for your loss. No parent or grandparent should ever have to experience that. And i wanted to let you know that although i realize your last line was meant as sarcasm, only you can determine how long your grief lasts, and i can only imagine that the answer to that is "an entire lifetime" and never compare your grieving timeline to someone elses. But if march to september of the same year is too long, then i guess my 8 years for my moms suicide is waaaaaaay too long (please realize that is sarcasm). I think i am inserting my foot in my mouth at this point, so please just know that I am truly sorry for your loss.
kshultz- Thank you. I'm very sorry to hear about your mom. What a devastating time you have been through. My prayers for you.