I can't/won't pray for my g'ma (Alzheimer's/dementia) to recover from her pneumonia.

Thank you! (((hug)))

 

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Last year, when she was still at home and not taking her Alzheimer meds properly, she went through a time where she didn't know who I was. Me. Who she raised. It was heart breaking! I was going there to sleep over with her and she thought my mom was paying me -- a stranger, to stay there with her. She would sit there and show me things that "Her Donna" had bought for her and it would tear my heart out!

Once she got into the nursing home and they started giving her her meds on time she suddenly knew who I was again and I was SO thankful to be "Her Donna" again instead of 'that nice lady that visits, but we're probably paying her to come visit so often.'

It's been a hard road. I prefer to remember her rocking me on a knee as a child, but the conversations we've had lately have their own bitter-sweet poignancy too.

 

I completely understand how you feel. My grandmother also had Alzheimers and it was especially hard for me because as it got worse we had to move her closer to my Aunt because that was where the best facilities were to care for her. As it got worse and worse it seemed the only person she could remember was me and kept asking for me. I didn't live in that state and was still in high school so I couldn't be with her as often as I liked. I did spend EVERY break from school that was longer than 3 days with her though. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

 

My grandma just died.

I am in shock.

I am going to the hospital to be with my mother.

 

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Grandma is now dancing on the streets of gold.

 

I am sorry for your loss, too. But this is an answer to your prayers. You no longer need to see her suffer, nor worry about what will become of her. May God's arms enfold you and your mother as they deal with what's ahead.

 

So sorry for your loss but know she is in a happier place with her mind in tack and a new body.

 

Thank you. (((hug)))

 

Thank you. (((hug)))

 

Thank you. (((hug)))

I think I am still in shock.

But I am thankful that He took her quickly.

 

I am so sorry for your loss. At the same time, you prayed if she was not to get thru it, for it to be quick. So I am grateful to a speedy answer to your prayer.

I hope you will find some peace in that you were able to find a prayer, even when you thought you couldn't and even when youthought it wasn't what you should pray for.

May you find strength and peace in the next few days.

 

Thank you. (((hug)))

It is a blessing, her going so suddenly.

I am thankful. It's just hard to wrap my mind around. A world without grandma feels . . . odd. It's like waking up and there's no gravity. I think I'm still in shock.

 

I just seen the update I am so sorry for your lost. Yes, its what you prayed for. But, its still going to be hard not having Grandma around.
Its common to be in shock and will take time.
I know when I lost my mil in August it was a shock. We were happy she went to be with the Lord but it was still a shock and took a while to get through.
Hang in there ((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))) we are here for you if you need to talk.

 

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My mom asked me to write something she could give to their priest to describe grandma, since he didn't know her personally. It's just something for him to read to himself, it won't be read verbatim at the funeral.

here is what I wrote:

She loved her family. Her life was her family. Her world was her family. All she wanted in life was to be surrounded by her family. She had an only daughter and through her, two granddaughters and later, two great-grandsons. To be surrounded by her family was her greatest happiness in life.

She never worked outside the home, but her hands were always busy. She washed and ironed and cooked and cleaned. Taking care of her home and everyone in it was her job and she worked at it tirelessly. She made fig preserves. She baked cakes. She sewed and after her husband retired they both began recovering furniture with the help of their daughter. She loved being busy. She was never idle. When she was no longer able to do anything else because of her failing body, she kept her hands busy by making her crochet hangers. She must have made thousands. All of her family and friends have some.

She was a ‘worrier’ in life, now she can be filled with peace, happiness and abundant joy now that she is healed in mind and body in Christ. She can now be surrounded by all of her sisters, her brothers, her parents, and her husband who preceded her in death. She can now be free of the bonds of her mind and body. Her weak, failing body will no longer prevent her from doing the things she wants to do. Her mind will be free from Alzhiemer's and worry, and she will be carefree and happy. She will visit with her long lost loved ones and rejoice.

Heaven will certainly be much cleaner now that she will be up there, dusting. And everyone there will have crochet hangers.

 

That is wonderful. You did a great job.
I know those crochet hangers have tons of them myself. My dh aunt made them when she was in her 90's several of every color out there, I love them for our dress and things.

 

Yes, all our our closets are filled with them. They'd pile up at her house and she'd ask if we needed some. I'd always take some when she asked, just so she'd feel like she was doing something that was helpful to others.

They are nice because the clothes don't slip off of them easily.

This morning when I was hanging up some clothes I thought of her. Literally, every hanger is one she made. How sweet!

 

I am sorry for your loss! I am also praying that your family is comforted in this time.

 

Thank you. (((hug)))