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silyjillie · 07-08-2008, 04:13 PM

Hey everyone. I was wondering if you could pray for my family for the next few weeks. I'd gotten the worst news this week and it just keeps coming. I don't know what to do, I just wanna find a little closet to cry in and wake up when the nightmare is over.

I found out on the 4th that my great grandma had a heart attack. She's 92 years old and very frail. She can't live on her own anymore. My uncle's mom comes for during the day to help her around the house and cook for here. For the past few years, we'd go up and set up her Christmas tree and decorations and she would say how this would probably her last Christmas tree. But, the last 3 months, she's really given up. She doesn't eat anymore, she doesn't bother getting out of bed, and just wants to be left alone. Her muscles started deteriorating and she got so thin, she was always a small lady but, she's well under 100 lbs now. Anyway, when she has her heart attack, there was nothing the doctors could do, her heart is now working at 10%. My dad went up on Sunday to see her and she was out of it. She thought he brought her down the shore and left her there. He tried explaining to her that she was in hospital but she yelled at him for lying to her. She didn't even recognize my mom. My mom called me yesterday and said her kidneys are failing and they have to put her on dialysis. She doesn't want to though. She signed a DNR and just wants to go home and die in her bed.

To make the situation worse, my grandfather needs surgery too. His health hasn't been the best for years now. He's had numerous surgeries, heart attacks, a stroke, and continues to smoke all the time. He lives half the year here and the other half in Brazil. About 2 years ago he had a surgery in Brazil for something in his stomach and he never healed correctly. For the longest time he had a hole in his side because the tissue was infected and damaged. He finally closed but, the infection never cleared. When he came back from Brazil about a month ago and the doctors said his infection is really bad. He was suppose to have surgery last week but he didn't pass the tests. Well it's scheduled for the 23rd and the doctors said he doesn't have a good chance. They have to cut him across his stomach and up his chest and his health isn't great. I don't know all the details because he won't talk to anymore about it. The only reason we know is because my uncle's mom goes and helps interpret if he doesn't understand what the doctor is saying.

I'm sorry for going on and on but I'm just so upset right now. I fell so helpless too because I'm in Florida all by myself and can't leave to go home till Friday. My mom also doesn't tell me the full story. She'll only tell me small pieces until it gets bad and she has to let me know. I know she's doing it because I get really emotional and she doesn't want me so upset when I'm down here with no family but, it makes me mad when she tells me things and I find out she's known for a while. My boyfriend is going to drive up with me on Friday so my mom or dad don't have to worry about coming down. I just wanna lave now and go though.

Thanks for listening to me ramble. I don't even know if i made sense. it does feel better to get it off my chest though. I appreciate it!

Nikki+2 · 07-08-2008, 04:15 PM

Awwws sweetie that is a lot to deal with all at once. We're here for you and sending hugs!

ryorkies · 07-08-2008, 04:18 PM

Oh Sweetie .... I am so sorry that you are having to go through all this so far away from your family. I will keep your family in my prayers and I hope your grandmother and grandfather improve. Hugs to you and please remember you do have your YT family here for any support you might need......

LittleMansMomma · 07-08-2008, 04:23 PM

I'll keep you and your family in my prayers!

4doggiemama · 07-08-2008, 04:24 PM

Hugs and prayers for you from KS. I know how difficult it is to be so far away from family. I live 900 miles from mine. When things go wrong it seems more like a million. Take care, little one.

RoxyJosMom · 07-08-2008, 04:26 PM

That'a alot for anyone to have to deal with all at once. Hugs and prayers for you and your family are on their way. From experience, when someone is ready to go, they should be allowed to go with their dignity as intact as possible.

Judy in Waco · 07-08-2008, 04:28 PM

Hugs to you sweetie. Yes, you have our prayers.

silyjillie · 07-08-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RoxyJosMom

That'a alot for anyone to have to deal with all at once. Hugs and prayers for you and your family are on their way. From experience, when someone is ready to go, they should be allowed to go with their dignity as intact as possible.

Thanks. Yea, I know letting her go home is the right thing to do but, I can't help being selfish and wanting her to hold on. As of today the doctor wouldn't let her go home. I don't know if will tomorrow.

silyjillie · 07-08-2008, 04:30 PM

Thanks everyone for your prayers and responding to fast. I really truly appreciate it!! You girls are the best!

JeanieK · 07-08-2008, 04:32 PM

I am so sorry that you and your family are having to go through this. May the Lord walk with you and comfort you during this difficult time.

grandmatoall · 07-08-2008, 04:34 PM

Hugs and prayers for you.

Angela · 07-08-2008, 04:41 PM

I am so sorry, you and your family are in my prayers.

Angie

Carterna · 07-08-2008, 04:49 PM

The rain won't last always. Its awful when we have to go through things in our life and we can't see through it. JUST HOLD ON SWEETIE! YOU'LL GET THROUGH IT! TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF! Your in my prayers!

FL Tink · 07-08-2008, 04:56 PM

I am so sorry that you are feeling down. Its alot to go thru.
Please tell your mom to consider asking the doctor for a Hospice referral.
They will help you family with taking your ggm home and keeping her comfortable. They often have volunteers to sit with the patients or run errands for the family or if the family has to leave for a while.
They can help manage pain control if needed and most of all they give huge emotional support to the family.
Be strong for your parents. Its hard to let our loved ones go but remember she lived a long life.
Sending prayers for all of your family!

ProfessorPeteZa · 07-08-2008, 05:05 PM

Awww Im sorry Jill

*HUGS* At least you great grandma is ready to go and not scared. That should bring some peace to your heart. You know you can call me anytime if you want to talk.
*sends prayers*

07-08-2008, 04:13 PM	#1
silyjillie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 1,060	I realy need some YT prayers!! Hey everyone. I was wondering if you could pray for my family for the next few weeks. I'd gotten the worst news this week and it just keeps coming. I don't know what to do, I just wanna find a little closet to cry in and wake up when the nightmare is over. I found out on the 4th that my great grandma had a heart attack. She's 92 years old and very frail. She can't live on her own anymore. My uncle's mom comes for during the day to help her around the house and cook for here. For the past few years, we'd go up and set up her Christmas tree and decorations and she would say how this would probably her last Christmas tree. But, the last 3 months, she's really given up. She doesn't eat anymore, she doesn't bother getting out of bed, and just wants to be left alone. Her muscles started deteriorating and she got so thin, she was always a small lady but, she's well under 100 lbs now. Anyway, when she has her heart attack, there was nothing the doctors could do, her heart is now working at 10%. My dad went up on Sunday to see her and she was out of it. She thought he brought her down the shore and left her there. He tried explaining to her that she was in hospital but she yelled at him for lying to her. She didn't even recognize my mom. My mom called me yesterday and said her kidneys are failing and they have to put her on dialysis. She doesn't want to though. She signed a DNR and just wants to go home and die in her bed. To make the situation worse, my grandfather needs surgery too. His health hasn't been the best for years now. He's had numerous surgeries, heart attacks, a stroke, and continues to smoke all the time. He lives half the year here and the other half in Brazil. About 2 years ago he had a surgery in Brazil for something in his stomach and he never healed correctly. For the longest time he had a hole in his side because the tissue was infected and damaged. He finally closed but, the infection never cleared. When he came back from Brazil about a month ago and the doctors said his infection is really bad. He was suppose to have surgery last week but he didn't pass the tests. Well it's scheduled for the 23rd and the doctors said he doesn't have a good chance. They have to cut him across his stomach and up his chest and his health isn't great. I don't know all the details because he won't talk to anymore about it. The only reason we know is because my uncle's mom goes and helps interpret if he doesn't understand what the doctor is saying. I'm sorry for going on and on but I'm just so upset right now. I fell so helpless too because I'm in Florida all by myself and can't leave to go home till Friday. My mom also doesn't tell me the full story. She'll only tell me small pieces until it gets bad and she has to let me know. I know she's doing it because I get really emotional and she doesn't want me so upset when I'm down here with no family but, it makes me mad when she tells me things and I find out she's known for a while. My boyfriend is going to drive up with me on Friday so my mom or dad don't have to worry about coming down. I just wanna lave now and go though. Thanks for listening to me ramble. I don't even know if i made sense. it does feel better to get it off my chest though. I appreciate it! __________________ Jill, Meeko's Mom

07-08-2008, 04:15 PM	#2
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Awwws sweetie that is a lot to deal with all at once. We're here for you and sending hugs! __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

07-08-2008, 04:23 PM	#4
LittleMansMomma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greenfield, TN Posts: 743	I'll keep you and your family in my prayers! __________________ Larissa mommy to Little Man Tawny Odie Proud Member of: SRC LGC

07-08-2008, 04:24 PM	#5
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	Hugs and prayers for you from KS. I know how difficult it is to be so far away from family. I live 900 miles from mine. When things go wrong it seems more like a million. Take care, little one. __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

07-08-2008, 04:26 PM	#6
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	That'a alot for anyone to have to deal with all at once. Hugs and prayers for you and your family are on their way. From experience, when someone is ready to go, they should be allowed to go with their dignity as intact as possible. __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

07-08-2008, 04:18 PM	#3
ryorkies No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,860	Oh Sweetie .... I am so sorry that you are having to go through all this so far away from your family. I will keep your family in my prayers and I hope your grandmother and grandfather improve. Hugs to you and please remember you do have your YT family here for any support you might need......

07-08-2008, 04:28 PM	#7
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Hugs to you sweetie. Yes, you have our prayers. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-08-2008, 04:30 PM	#9
silyjillie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 1,060	Thanks everyone for your prayers and responding to fast. I really truly appreciate it!! You girls are the best! __________________ Jill, Meeko's Mom

07-08-2008, 04:32 PM	#10
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I am so sorry that you and your family are having to go through this. May the Lord walk with you and comfort you during this difficult time.

07-08-2008, 04:34 PM	#11
grandmatoall I Love My Babies Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,440 Blog Entries: 1	Hugs and prayers for you. __________________ "Bobbi, Proud Mom To: Sandy & Leo Yorkies & Grandkids - Make My Heart Smile

07-08-2008, 04:41 PM	#12
Angela YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 849	I am so sorry, you and your family are in my prayers. Angie

07-08-2008, 04:49 PM	#13
Carterna Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A Posts: 225	The rain won't last always. Its awful when we have to go through things in our life and we can't see through it. JUST HOLD ON SWEETIE! YOU'LL GET THROUGH IT! TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF! Your in my prayers!

07-08-2008, 04:56 PM	#14
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	I am so sorry that you are feeling down. Its alot to go thru. Please tell your mom to consider asking the doctor for a Hospice referral. They will help you family with taking your ggm home and keeping her comfortable. They often have volunteers to sit with the patients or run errands for the family or if the family has to leave for a while. They can help manage pain control if needed and most of all they give huge emotional support to the family. Be strong for your parents. Its hard to let our loved ones go but remember she lived a long life. Sending prayers for all of your family!

07-08-2008, 05:05 PM	#15
ProfessorPeteZa YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Parkland, FL Posts: 742	Awww Im sorry Jill HUGS At least you great grandma is ready to go and not scared. That should bring some peace to your heart. You know you can call me anytime if you want to talk. sends prayers __________________ Always wear your party hat! Proud Mommy to Bindi and Nimki