This is my Mom's Mom. She has been in a nursing home for a couple of years. Although she almost spent as much time in the hospital as she did at the nursing home. The family always joked about which life she was on now. She was way past her ninth life. I even stopped stressing every time my Mom called to say Grandma was back in the hospital.
Grandpa hadn't been able to take care of her for a while. He has the beginnings of alzheimer's. He almost killed her once by putting too much insulin in her TPN. She had her bladder removed because of cancer more than 5 years ago. She had too much scar tissue in her intestines that she couldn't eat solid food (hence the TPN).
When my Mom called today she said "It's real this time." We laughed. You see, a couple of years ago the hospital called my Grandfather. They said Grandma was there and told him not to bother coming over. They said she would probably be dead by the time he got there (you can imagine the earful they got later for saying that). Anyway, Grandpa's head turned that into Grandma died. He called his kids and told them such. My Mom called me. An hour later she called to say that Grandma wasn't dead. One of my uncles called the hospital to see what they were going to do with Grandma's body. They were really confused why he would be asking that.
Anyway, it's been a long time coming. I feel both relief and sadness. My grandparents were married 64 years. Squoose and I may be in the Twin Cities/Wisconsin area this weekend. Please pray for my Grandpa Gordon.
Thanks!
[ September 24, 2006, 10:58 PM: Message edited by: Mama Squirrel ]
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I can understand the mix of relief and sadness, Mama Squirrel; I felt the same thing when my grandmother died a few years ago. I'll definitely be thinking of your grandfather.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
I'm sorry... I miss my own grandmother Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
Posted by HegemonsAcolyte (Member # 1468) on :
i'm sorry to hear that.
Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
Bummer. : ( I'm glad she had the chance to live such a full + long life and to be loved so many people...
I'm thinking of you and your family.
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
I'm sorry, Mama Squirrel. Poor Grandpa Gordon. I will pray for him.
Posted by Shawshank (Member # 8453) on :
I'm sorry Momma Squirrel.
This just makes me even more glad that I spent the day in honor of my grandparents (Friday was their 50th Wedding Anniversary- so we had a big shindig for them)
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
I'm so sorry, Mama Squirrel.
Definitely prayers for your whole family.
(((Squirrel Family)))
(((Granpa Gordon)))
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
My grandma also had several years at the end of her life where we were told "any time now" every few months . . . but then she would pull through. And even when she was doing well, it was even odds if she would recognize visitors. So I understand the mixture of sadness and relief.
(((((Connie))))) (((((all the Meese)))))
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Prayers for all -- and gentle hugs.
Posted by B34N (Member # 9597) on :
I'm sorry to hear that, my prayers go out to you and your family.
Posted by docmagik (Member # 1131) on :
Thoughts and prayers with you from over here as well.
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
(((Moose Family))) (((Grandpa)))
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Wow, married 64 years! I'm very sorry for your loss, Mama Squirrel. I will pray for your grandmother.
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
I am sorry for your loss.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
You have my hugs and condolences, Meese family. Those who are well loved are also well missed. I will also pray for your grandpa.
FG
Posted by Libbie (Member # 9529) on :
aww...I'm sorry.
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
I'm so sorry. You all have my prayers, especially Grandpa. May you all find peace.
Posted by Nell Gwyn (Member # 8291) on :
I'm sorry.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
My condolences to you and your family. I wish you strength in this difficult time.
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
I'm so sorry, Ms. Squirrel. Condolences to you and yours.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
My condolances, as well. And if you are in the area and there's anything I can do to make life easier, I'd be glad to. *hugs*
Posted by Alcon (Member # 6645) on :
*raises a glass in an irish salute to the dead*
Glad she had a long full life. My condolences to Grandpa Gordan and the Moose family.
Posted by Stan the man (Member # 6249) on :
(((Moose and Squirrel family))) I wish I could say more (or anything), but you certainly have my condolances.
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Mama Squirrel and Papa Moose, I'm so sorry for your family's loss.
Posted by ReikoDemosthenes (Member # 6218) on :
*hugs for her and her family*
Posted by Mama Squirrel (Member # 4155) on :
Thanks all!
Squoose and I get into MSP at 11:42 PM on Thursday. We leave at 2:26 PM on Tuesday (we will probably hit The Mall on Monday). Please pray for Pop's sanity while we are gone. He will be home alone with Mooselet and Superstation. He will not be able to get a break while I am gone.
Good news: Mom used points to buy me a ticket. Bad news: I have to have Squoose on my lap for the flight. Good news: It's a non-stop flight. My hope: The flight won't be full and I can put Squoose in his own seat.
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
I'm very sorry for your loss, Mama S. Y'all have my prayers (especially Grandpa Gordon).
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I'm sorry to hear you lost your grandmother. It is a great blessing that your grandmother got to meet some of your children. I never knew my great-grandparents, any of them, and I'm so glad that my grandmothers have been able to know mine.
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