Need T&P for my grandma, please.

teacherjess · February 2011

My grandma is currently dying of kidney failure. It has been a long time coming, and she is 92, but it is still difficult. My dad and his sisters are really struggling with letting her go. They decided tonight to stop giving her anything besides morphine, as she can no longer eat or drink water. She is staying hydrated and comfortable via IV and is sleeping pretty much 24-7, so it is a matter of hours or perhaps a day or two. It is heartbreaking but I know we were fortunate to have her for as long as we did.

KristenBtobe · February 2011

Thinking of your family. It's never easy to let go, even when they have lived a long and rich life.

RFKD82909 · February 2011

I'm sorry E. I'm right there with you. My grandma passed away Wed. It's heartbreaking and so hard to deal with. I wish you and your family peace while you deal with this. Keeping you in my prayers.

allobosc · February 2011

Oh, I am sorry to hear. T&P to you all.

MelissaMc22 · February 2011

oh Jess, I am sorry. =(

teacherjess · February 2011

Fozzy0802909:
I'm sorry E. I'm right there with you. My grandma passed away Wed. It's heartbreaking and so hard to deal with. I wish you and your family peace while you deal with this. Keeping you in my prayers.

So sorry to hear about your news, too. I hope your family is doing well dealing with it.

Megs&Nick · February 2011

I'm so sorry, Erin. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family through this difficult time.

As horrible as it sounds, when my Mom died, the waiting was the hardest part. I hated the uncertainty of when she would go, did we make the right decision and who would be the one to discover her (we had hospice in our home so she was in her room and we were very worried my younger sister would be the one to find her). I felt like I was just waiting for her last breath and analyzing every last little thing. I had said my goodbyes and actually felt a sense of relief and peace once she finally passed. I hope your father is able to feel some peace as well.

sistrkate · February 2011

Oh, I am very sorry. It's so tough to see a loved one in such condition, and hard to watch a parent going through it. Big hugs.

Soon2BHiker · February 2011

Thoughts for your family. Loss is never easy, I hope your able to find comfort in knowing she lived a long life.

buckeyethor · February 2011

I am so sorry you guys are dealing with this. I know exactly how you feel. My grandpa died a couple weeks ago in Hospice care after a long battle with cancer. It is good to know they won't suffer but so so hard to see them deteriorate. It is hard, you have known them your whole life. I had a lot of anxiety about is it today? what about now? is it happening now? Praying for you guys to be strong.

DRockH · February 2011

I am so sorry you are going through this.

We just went through this two weeks ago with my gpa, hence my trip out to california last week...

I hope she goes in peace and can hang with my gpa soon in heaven.

T&P with you and your family. This process is no fun.. bitter sweet.

awinning · February 2011

I am sorry you have to go through this. I will be thinking of your family over the next few days and saying lots of prayers for all of you.

teacherjess · February 2011

Thank you, ladies. She died peacefully in her sleep this morning. I was able to call her last night and my aunt held the phone to her ear so I could say goodbye. I am very sad, but also so glad she went with no pain and in her sleep. I am trying to comfort myself with the thought that she is finally with my grandfather in heaven and that she is at peace.

doodlebug914 · February 2011

Erin, I'm so sorry for your loss. May the fact that she lived a long, healthy life and now gets to be with your grandfather again bring comfort to you and your family.

Meg41208 · February 2011

I am sorry for your loss. T&P for your family.

curlypie1 · February 2011

I'm very sorry to hear this. I hope she has a peaceful transition. I still have both sets of grandparents living and dread the day I am in your shoes. Warm thoughts to you Jess...