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TammyJM · 10-19-2007, 11:37 AM

I have lost both of my grandfathers and have even lost a baby of my own (May 2002), but it doesn't make losing my grandma any easier. She has fought some HUGE battles in her life....heart surgery when I was younger, 2 brain surgeries (one when she was 81 and the next one was only a year later.). She also lost her second born daughter when my aunt was only 45 (due to Ovarian Cancer).

My grandma Jo was a school teacher for over 30 years before retiring and enjoying living on their farm with her childhood sweetheart. Yes, her and my grandpa had loved each other since they were 10 years old. I also saw her go through losing him when he was 72....and all that they battled together with his Cancer. The only time that I saw her appear weak was when he passed away...she collasped into our arms but quickly regained her strength because she knew that is what he would want for her. I now know that I have to somehow grab hold of that same strength as I say goodbye to my precious grandma. OH HOW I HATE THIS!!! My husband and I are taking our 2 children to the nursing home to see her tonight and I am afraid to leave her....knowing that this may be the last time. Hospice is now with her and I hope that brings some comfort to her. She no longer really responds to anyone and she does not eat. The nursing home has said that they will no longer provide her with food (only liquids) because of the choaking hazzards involved...since she does not know how to swallow anymore.

I hope that it is alright that I shared this with you....my family could use some prayers to get through this. She will be leaving behind so many that love her! There are 3 daughters (including my aunt that passed away), 8 granchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and friends.

Tammy

10-19-2007, 11:37 AM	#1
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	Need YT Prayers...I Am Losing My Grandmother I have lost both of my grandfathers and have even lost a baby of my own (May 2002), but it doesn't make losing my grandma any easier. She has fought some HUGE battles in her life....heart surgery when I was younger, 2 brain surgeries (one when she was 81 and the next one was only a year later.). She also lost her second born daughter when my aunt was only 45 (due to Ovarian Cancer). My grandma Jo was a school teacher for over 30 years before retiring and enjoying living on their farm with her childhood sweetheart. Yes, her and my grandpa had loved each other since they were 10 years old. I also saw her go through losing him when he was 72....and all that they battled together with his Cancer. The only time that I saw her appear weak was when he passed away...she collasped into our arms but quickly regained her strength because she knew that is what he would want for her. I now know that I have to somehow grab hold of that same strength as I say goodbye to my precious grandma. OH HOW I HATE THIS!!! My husband and I are taking our 2 children to the nursing home to see her tonight and I am afraid to leave her....knowing that this may be the last time. Hospice is now with her and I hope that brings some comfort to her. She no longer really responds to anyone and she does not eat. The nursing home has said that they will no longer provide her with food (only liquids) because of the choaking hazzards involved...since she does not know how to swallow anymore. I hope that it is alright that I shared this with you....my family could use some prayers to get through this. She will be leaving behind so many that love her! There are 3 daughters (including my aunt that passed away), 8 granchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and friends. Tammy Last edited by TammyJM; 10-19-2007 at 11:40 AM.