MeezerMama...I'll hold your Grandad & family in the tightest of Hugs & Prayers
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Prayers requested for Granddad and family
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MeezerMama, have always heard great things about Hospice Care and the compassionate people that work with them, your granddad will be in good hands.
Posted 2 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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MeezerMama - I've left a message on your blog, but I want to say again that we are all here for you. I know how hard it is to have to say goodbye to someone you love so much. We are all here for you, and I'm sending prayers and lots of positive energy to you. If you need anything, I'm at rubia underscore uk at yahoo dot com.
Posted 2 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #
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Aw, MM, so sorry you are going through all this pain.
I can relate to your Granddad, tho, as my Dad died of lung cancer at the age of 59. It is a hard thing to have to deal with, but please know that you have a loving family close to you, and a virtual family all holding hands and loving you, too.
Hang tough.
Love, hugs, and purrs.Posted 2 years ago by artistabobbi TX 1/17 #
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MM, I just got in from a 3hr.service fo a lovely 11yr.old girl who passed away last week from cancer.And MY Grandma passed from it too at the age of 79 when I was 16.Her struggles(and mine)and your GrandDad's(and your)struggles with these death issues are lessons for us in how to LIVE.(In the Present and the Future.) May God bless your GrandDad and your entire family.
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thank you all. It was nice to visit Granddad last night. My mom was just sick that she had to go home. I promised her that everything was okay and that her arm would feel much better today. Granddad is seeing things that there is no logical way he should be able to see them. He described the construction going on outside his window perfectly even though there was no way he could physically see it. He was sad, but he was peaceful. He has been calling everyone in individually into his room so he can talk to them privately. He is still giving the nurses hell. He promised his main nurse that he was going to joke with her as long as he could. She as been so kind to him.
Miraculously, and there is no other way to describe it, he can swallow again. We know that we are going to lose him, but at least he won't starve. That would be an awful way to go.Posted 2 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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MM, it sounds as if your Granddad has made his peace and is trying to have his family at ease also. Blessings.
Posted 2 years ago by paulajeanne #
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MM, please give granddad a hug and a kiss from me. My heart breaks for you, but as long as he's in your heart, he's still here.
Posted 2 years ago by Bogman, Clark and Andy's mama 2/27 Florida #
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MM, this is my first slow day at work to catch up and here I find you dealing with such a powerful emotional situation. I read all the posts and I will tell you that I wish I had such amazing memories of my grandparents. You carry a wonderful treasury of your granddad. Be strong for him and I will be thinking of you. It's great to have a good partner at times like this. Thanks to Meezer Roboto for being there with you.
Posted 2 years ago by SharoninAustell46 #
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MeezerMama, I am so very sorry for your GrandDad's situation. The one thing you can think about is how he has had a long and good life. One thing is to make sure you spend as much time with him as possible. Ask him to tell you about his life and his experiences, maybe possibly ask him if you can tape it. I think what Elene and Catrancher have said are the best possible advice. The one thing is that you are blessed to have the time to say good-bye to your GrandDad. Cherish the moments. Many hugs, prayers, and sand paper kisses to you and your family.
Posted 2 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #
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I continue to send you positive thoughts MeezerMama. As Karin said, you are so very lucky to have such a support system. My support system is virtual - you guys. Well, my nurse friend has been invaluable... but I have no one to hold me when I want to fall apart. So glad kitty fur absorbs tears so well.
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Meezermama, send my best to your Granddad and give him a hug for me. He can then share it with you. My thoughts are with you, hon. Love Lynn
Posted 2 years ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #
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Meezermama: You and Granddad continue to be in my prayers. I trust that the hospice providers will support you and the rest of your family as well as your Granddad through this. {{{hugs}}}
Posted 2 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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another blog update
http://jenniferhast.blogspot.com/2007/09/family-update.htmlPosted 2 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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Awww MM,
Thanks for the update.
He sounds like a very special person - someone I would have loved to know.Posted 2 years ago by artistabobbi TX 1/17 #
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He is a special person. I am here in the hospital using their WiFi. They are going to move him the hospice facility at 2
Posted 2 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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It's great to have such happy memories - they will help you get through this. xx
Posted 2 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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Yes, they will. We have a family email list and everyone has been sending in their memories of him. We've read them to him here in the hospital. We've been really lucky to be able to share those things with him.
Posted 2 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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Absolutely -even if it just feels damn unfair at the moment, treasure this time with him, you are so lucky to have it. Mum and I had just three days with my Dad having found out we were going to lose him (& he'd only been in hospital for 1 week and ill for 2 weeks before that) - unfortunately he was pretty much out of it for those three days, so make every single second count. xx
Posted 2 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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It does feel unfair. But we really are very lucky. I got to talk to him on Saturday once he got settled at hospice. He told me that even though the doctors say he isn't going to win, he was not going to stop fighting. I told him I would pray for him to be strong
Posted 2 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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Hospice care is fantastic and not just for the actual patient. If you allow them to they will help you too. It is the best place and the best care your Granddad can get. Spend as much time as you can with him, but remember to take care of yourself as well. Granddad would hate you to overstress yourself for his sake.
Posted 2 years ago by Pollys_Mum_in_UK_26/05 #
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You are absolutely right Polly's Mum. We are trying to balance it all. It's not easy.
Emma, you share a name with my grandmother. Catches me a little off guard when I see your post. I know Nana isn't spending much time on the computer right now though. Thank you for the hugs
I went to visit for a little while yesterday. Didn't stay long though. He had lots of out-of-town visitors and I didn't want to take any time away from them.Posted 2 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that he is comfortable and all. Sounds like he is in a good frame of mind and that he is getting very good care. Hopefully that continues to receive good care while he is at the Hospice Facility. When my Great Aunt didn't recover from her second broken hip, (she had pneumonia and they found spots on her lungs so they said it was lung cancer), I went up to visit with her the last couple of days and was present at her passing. On the day of her passing, my Dad called me, and I had to take a taxi to get home and then my car up to the hospital. I got there and within 20 minutes she passed. It was almost like she was waiting for me to get there. It was an amazing experience. I have to say the light look different that day and I felt different in an good way. Hugs and purrs.
Posted 2 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #
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You're still in my thoughts and prayers Meezer Mama - xx
Posted 2 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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MM - Your Granddad is in my prayers, so are you and your family. Sounds like the family has really rallied round the ole campfire. A big hug from me and soft sandpaper kisses from my furry family.
Posted 2 years ago by Elene_YorkPA_7/21 #
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Thank you everyone. Here is my latest update http://jenniferhast.blogspot.com/search/label/Serious%20Stuff
I think I am going to try and write down some of his stories and get them posted as well.Posted 2 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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