Please Hope For A Miracle...

[irishbunny]

Thank you That's sweet

 

[bat42072]

make sure u see her... I didn't get to see my maw maw before she died because my aunt moved her out of the state. we were not that close since my father was in the air force and we moved all over the place... but it hurt really bad when i didn't get to see her... I will always regret not finding away to see her

 

[irishbunny]

Ya I saw her last Saturday and I'm going again this Saturday

 

[kherrmann3]

I am glad to hear that you are still going to see her. It is hard, but you will not regret it in the future. I bet that she loves having you there.

When you say Physio, do you mean like physical therapy? I am not familiar with the term "Physio"...

 

[irishbunny]

Ya physical therapy, to try and get some movement back in her left arm and leg, she must be doing good if they are sending her for that, I mean, why would they if she didn't have long left?

 

[Sabine]

I would certainly see it as a good sign. If they had given up on her they sure wouldn't bother. She may still have some quality time of life left

 

[kherrmann3]

That is definitely a good sign. For people in the nursing home where I work, they abandon any restorative care if the person is on hospice/end-of-life care. If they have awhile to live, they will continue with therapy. That is good that they are working to get her mobility back!

 

[DeniseJP]

irishbunny wrote:

Ya I saw her last Saturday and I'm going again this Saturday

Oh, I am glad to hear that. You never know - your presence may be enough to help her be strong.

My Grammy fought lung cancer for 8 years and many surgeries and the cancer finally took her down but I went to see her in the hospital as tough as it was. I am glad that I did. She fought hard for a month once the cancer spread to her brain - it was sad to see her shaking uncontrollably, but my Grammy was behind the green eyes. She died November 21, 1986 and I still miss her. Her grandfather was from County Cork and she enjoyed visiting there - she always said when she got well she would take me there but unfortunately she passed.

When my Gig (I couldn't say Grandpa) was dying from heart failure a few years later, I made sure I played gin rummy (cards) with him - he loved the game and would always beat me but I have no regrets... except we did not have more time together and that he could have seen my sons - he would have enjoyed playing golf with my oldest and would have laughed at the antics of my youngest.

Mercy (my miniature horse) and I visit nursing homes on a volunteer basis and even when the elderly do not speak or respond during our visits, I get the sense that they appreciate the effort. One gentleman I remembervery well- he had a stroke and was mentally challenged and did not speak but when he got to pet Mercy, he began to make noises and his gnarled hands buried in her mane. His aides almost cried as they said he was very happy and they had not heard him make the noise he was making in quite some time. We have been told by folks recovering from hip replacements who are in nursing homes that we have no idea how much they appreciate the visits.

Another lady was having a birthday on the day we visited - she also had had several strokes and was bedridden and could not speak. Her children asked that I bring Mercy up to her bedside and her nurse helped her pet Mercy's nose. She managed to smile and her son explained that she was a horsewoman back in her day and that the visit could not have been better timed.

So, in my long, rambling way, I am saying please visit your nana...if she likes rabbits and you have one that will tolerate a visit, see if the medical staff will allow a visit...I am a firm believer in the healing powers of animals...the crew of critters I have here gives me a reason to greet the day happily, even post surgery, when I am ill or depressed.

Hugs to you:hug1

Denise

 

[kherrmann3]

DeniseJP wrote:

I am a firm believer in the healing powers of animals...the crew of critters I have here gives me a reason to greet the day happily, even post surgery, when I am ill or depressed.

There are a lot of things backing up animal-healing. The nursing home where I work has the "Eden" mindset, where they allow children to frequently visit (like field trips from their school) as well as allow plants and animals into the resident's lives. On the memory care floor where I work, there is an African Gray Parrot named Moses and a Cockatiel named Bean. On the long-term care floor, there are two cats and more birds. One of the residents on the floor where I work has a neighbor that brings her two Great Danes in to visit. The dogs are taller than the lady in the wheelchair!

I also am a firm believer in animal therapy/healing!

 

[irishbunny]

She died this morning, she was just talking to the nurses and closed her eyes and she was gone.

 

[Flashy]

I'm so sorry Grace.

Please know if you need to talk you can poke me on msn or PM me.

Thinking of you and your family.

x

 

[irishbunny]

Thanks, they say she had another massive stroke, she looks awful. I'm just sitting here trying to keep busy, if I keep busy then I won't have to think about it too much, just have to keep going.

 

[irishbunny]

We are having her wake tonight, plenty of laughter and tears tonight, God I wish I had seen her again before she went, I miss her so much.

 

[Sabine]

Just saw the letter you posted on your blog. Still bawling crying over it. I am sure your gran died knowing she was loved.

 

[irishbunny]

I really hope so

 

[bat42072]

I am so sorry about your grandma... you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...
sending you hugs...
Becky

 

[irishbunny]

Thanks xx

 

[coolbunnybun]

I cried when i read your posts irishbunny. I will pray for you. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Becca]

So sorry Gracie

I read through this thread, super sad at the beginning for you, then I really thought things were looking up when you said about the physio, it was such a shock

My PM Box is open, and MSN - anytime you want to chat

[BIG HUG]

 

[Saffy]

Am so sorry to hear about your Nan. xxx I'm thinking of you.