…Matter 61
Update on my dad: He’s still alive… sadly this cancer is affecting his brain and his behaviour, so he’s become increasingly confused and erratic. It’s like watching someone be hollowed out from the inside. Not sure how much longer he’s around for but am seeing him regularly. Still going to continue with Magellan production as it gives me something to do and take my mind of things in the interim.
Sydney, behold…!: We’re getting down to the end of this story, the WOMBOT is an idea I’ve had for a number of years… and I felt obliged to finish this story with its introduction! Have to say this page ended up being waaaay more time consuming and complicated than I expected, but I’m pretty happy with it. One page to go!
Next update: Hopefully 3 November 2019: Enter, the WOMBOT!!
I am so, so sorry to hear about your father. Cancer sucks! It’s been 20 years since I lost both of my parents to it (3 years apart), but it still hurts. Take care of yourself.
Thank you. It’s a new experience for me… while I’ve known a number of people who have passed away over the years it has almost always been sudden. That comes with its own sadness, of course, but cancer is a unique form of insidious…
I’ve had to deal with the cancer thing myself. I watched my step-dad deteriorate over the course of a few months due to mesothelioma. It seems you have it a bit worse, in that it’s affecting his mental state, and not just his physical. Definitely spend time with him while you can. Well wishes from a random internet stranger.
Take plenty of time to be with your family, Grace (and as much ‘you’ time as you feel you need).
I forget, did you ever say where Luke got the funds to pay for all his stuff? The rampaging WOMBOT is kind of OTT, even for him.
It would be… if it was his! 😉
Oh, man! An Underminer one-off? 😕
hee hee… “I’m always beneath you but nothing is beneath me!”
“I hereby declare WAR on peace and happiness!!”
Sorry to hear about your dad. I went through this with my sister. As the cancer affects their behavior, the thing to remember is that the person who is being erratic isn’t the real person. That’s the sickness. Sometimes that can be hard to remember, but over time the memories of the person you loved shine through a lot more.
Sorry to hear about your dad.
I truly am sorry to hear all of this about your father. When you were first mentioning his condition, I truly hoped he would beat the odds the doctor gave him. While I still want that to be the case, when something begins to affect the brain, it’s harder to have hope things will get better.
in a complete 180 of emotions here, I love the Wombot. Fun concept and great pun. Also, I like how Go!Anna’s cursing flows perfectly into that sound effect.
My own father passed on a year and a half ago. I’m sorry to say I barely miss hi. We weren’t close to say the least. Grace, while you are having a hard time of it take solace in knowing that you and your father had a good enough relationship that you can care for him so much in this time. I wish I could say the same.
I was so sorry to read the news about your father, Ms. Grace.
Cancer is an abomination.
I don’t rightfully know what else to say, other than I wish you and your family didn’t have to go through this.
Very sorry to hear about your Dad!
Our family went thru brain cancer with my father-in-law 2 years back and I was appalled at how quickly it disabled one of the most articulate and intelligent men I’ve known. The only small mercy, looking back at it, was that we had time to say goodbye to him and that he didn’t suffer as long as some of the other diseases that affect the mind, such as Alzheimer. I know that is scant comfort to you at this time, but hope sharing our experience with this can help you with yours. Sending good thoughts your way!
I’m sorry to hear about your father’s decreasing health, I lost my grandad to bowel cancer and my nan to emphasemia. While neither directly affected the mind, I do understand what its like to see a loved one’s declining health and more.
I know we enjoy reading the comic, but please remember that while we are here for you in what little way we can be, the important thing is YOU and YOUR FAMILY!.
If you need to, take as much time as you need to be with them and do what you must.
We can wait.
A great page! A nice rational moment for Arsino, blink or miss it. Also, Go!Anna echoed my very thoughts.
Death has tracked me hard since I was a child, and I deal with it well on the outside. I feel greatly for you and your family.
Although it sounds morbid, I am also feeling a lot of solidarity with the other people posting. It’s not very “internet” actually to connect with semi-anonymous others but it does seem like that today.
Great page! I’m late to the game so others have already pointed out most of what makes it great, other than the sheer unexpectedness of the Wombot crashing the wrap-up. I’ve said it many times before, how you continue to surprise me as a reader is something very special.
I have very limited experience with death. I’ve lost 3 out of 4 grandparents, with little to none of both surprises and painful lead-ups. Very lucky. I’m currently watching my closest friends father struggle with Parkinsons, which is… tough. Very different from things that do affect the brain, he gets to be fully present for the long journey towards death, bringing all the mental strength he can while slowly losing command over his body. I love that I’ve had the opportunity to know him, even though I’ve never met the man he originally was. But the worst is yet to come. And I don’t know how well I will cope.
I wish I could provide some support. But you’re on the opposite side of the globe and we’ve never met. The only thing I can offer is to read and write. And sometimes the words are failing me! I dearly hope you have good support from people who are closer, and I wish you and your family strength, solidarity, a minimum of tragedy and as much happiness as possible.
I don’t know what more to say. No hurry and no pressure with regards to updates. We’ll be here, wishing that you do what is best for you, hoping that our thoughts and words reach you with some sort of positive impact.
Courage my friend i have been through all that… tough experience indeed.
Don’t have any cancer experience, but after my grandmother had a stroke she could barely remember me. It made her get mean at times. Its honestly the worst thing I’ve ever had to go through. That being said, the best thing to do is to remember them before the sickness, before the changes. That makes it more bearable. It’s the only way to cope.
But yeah, I don’t think anyone would begrudge you time to do your thing. I’ll be sending you good energy.
And the Wombot arc looks amazing. XD
Somebody is attack Sydney Scoville Jr. with a giant wombat robot? Lighthook, shield and PPO will deal with it in short order. Oh, the city of Sydney. Oh, before she became active. Um,, never mind; I’ll be over here in the corner.