My grandfather passed away this morning, and it’s been a pretty devastating day. He was able to pass peacefully after suffering for so long, but it’s a tremendous loss for my family, and my heart is absolutely broken right now. The only reason I was able to even post this strip is because I finished it yesterday.
I think I’m going to take a short hiatus until the new year. It’s going to be a very hard holiday, and there’s a lot I need to focus on right now.
So, whatever holiday you celebrate, I wish you a very happy one. If you don’t celebrate any holidays, have a great couple weeks. I will see you all back here in January.
-Zap
By Otaku Mon Dec 22nd 2014 at 2:25 am
My condolences on your loss; obviously I don’t know what its like because your relationship with your grandfather belonged to you two and no one else, just as my relationship with each of my own grandfather’s was different from the other and thus each of their respective deaths affected me differently.
Please take the time you need to grieve and get through this. I don’t know your own particular beliefs on such matters, and that which comforts me may be an anathema to you. I have enjoyed this strip tremendously but its no good if you force yourself to continue before you’re ready. For what it is worth, I will remember you in my prayers.
By Towering Barbarian Mon Dec 22nd 2014 at 3:58 am
*Nods in agreement with what Otaku said*
You will be in my prayers as well.
By Mindsword2 Mon Dec 22nd 2014 at 5:13 am
Otaku said it well.
Take as much time as you need. We understand.
By LadyDeliz Mon Dec 22nd 2014 at 12:17 pm
I’m so sorry about your grandfather. 🙁 He’s in a better place now.
Feel free to hiatus- we completely understand. Take some time off, put your feet up, and spend some time with your loved ones. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays. 🙂
By Tigershark Mon Dec 22nd 2014 at 2:24 pm
My condolences for your loss Zappit. Loss of a loved one is never easy (even when you expect it). Take all the time you need to heal and remember.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
By TW Mon Dec 22nd 2014 at 8:24 pm
I only know of one more thing that I could share with you at this point: JW.org
It has wonderful uplifting articles on the death of a loved one. I hope it helps. I’m very sorry for your loss, and I hope that things will be a little easier now that your grandfather at least isn’t suffering anymore. Looking forward to you being able to come back to us. 🙂
By Weeble-Wobble Mon Dec 22nd 2014 at 10:32 pm
Not much more to say at this point other take all the time you need and I will pray for you.
By Rhys Sun Dec 28th 2014 at 5:49 pm
Courage.
By Nayr Tue Dec 30th 2014 at 5:22 am
Take as long as you need.
By Doc Howells Wed Dec 31st 2014 at 3:42 pm
Condolences and prayers for support. My father likewise passed after almost a decade of respiratory function loss due to emphysema. It’s a release and relief, it’s a loss. May you find balance.
By Poetically Psychotic Wed Jan 17th 2018 at 6:48 pm
I know I’m late to this, but my condolences for your loss.