Need some happy thoughts (not bunny related)

[mrmac]

I haven’t been on much lately but I have been lurking around! I know I can always find support here!

My grandmother is not doing well at all and will likely pass before Thanksgiving. She has been in the hospital since the beginning of September after declining from atypical cml leukemia. She just went home yesterday with a hospice nurse and is so glad to be in her own home again finally. She slept for the first time in a while and just feels at peace. Through all this, my grandfather had open heart surgery to fix his leaky valves from his first quadruple bypass some months back. He put off the surgery for months hoping she would recover a bit and undertook this surgery, one because it was necessary, and two because he wanted to get strong enough to take care of her.  That plan did not pan out like he hoped. He has been in the hispital since the middle of October, under sedation for about 3 weeks. He is still not coming out of it very well and is still a little loopy. He is understanding most of what is going on thankfully. The sad part is is that he is not well enough to be with his wife of 52 years, or even be at her funeral. Her functions are all starting to fail at this point. She had a staph infection about a month ago that wiped a lot out of her, and now is dealing with another infection in her leg that has turned into gangrene. Bottom line, she wouldn’t survivie anesthesia to remove the infected skin. Her liver, kidneys, one by one are all shutting down. She is seeing lights and talks frequently about being ready to go home, to heaven. I was lucky enough to speak with her today, as much as she could. Her thoughts from her head to her mouth aren’t very clear. But at least she knows that I called her. My aunt left me a comment on facebook today that I thought was so sweet. The nurse at the hospital was asking my grandma how many grandchildren she had. She was slow to answer. My aunts counted them up and came to 22. She said 23. They counted again, 22. She said 23…Jeremy (my husband).  I was the first to get married out of all 22. It made me so sad and happy at the same time. I will miss her so much. Love you grandma.

Sorry for the depressing ramble but I know I can always share here. I don’t have very many people to share with that aren’t family. Please send some happy thoughts and prayers to my family over these next few days/weeks.

[emkvet]

I am so sorry that you are having such a hard time. You and your family are in my thoughts, and I hope all of us on BB can be here to support you through this. Sending hugs and healing vibes your way, mrmac.

[FrankieFlash]

I understand completely. I’ve been “hiding” out on this website most of the day to avoid thinking about my aunt who passed away last night. I was suppose to go visit her tomorrow (she lives in CO). We knew this day was near, just like you do, but it still is a surprise. She battled cancer that rapidly took over her body. She was a fighter until the end and I can only take comfort that she is no longer in pain. But it is painful, for us left to behind, to no longer be able to see them again.

My best wishes to you and your family and hopefully a painful and peaceful journey for your grandma. My mom is a hospice nurse so I know they will do their best to help her with that. I hope me sharing my personal painful story doesn’t make you more sad but maybe give you a little comfort to know you are not alone. Spend every moment you can with her and remember the good, not the bad.

(Bunny Hugs)
p.s. I actually did snuggle/hug my bun when I was all alone today and sad and when I put him back down I could just see him saying “Food lady snugged me” and he foot flicked away.

[jerseygirl]

It’s nice to see you posting but I’m sorry to hear you’re dealing with this sadness. Its heartbreaking that your Grandfather and Grandmother are apart at this time. I can’t imagine…
She’s probably feeling closer to him at least being in their own home.

{{{{{Maddie and family}}}}}

[GrumpyBun]

It’s good to hear from you, but so sad to hear what you’re going through. I just wanted to send you good wishes and let you know your in my thoughts.

((((((hugs to you))))))

[bunnyfriend]

Oh I’m sorry. (((((hugs and vibes))))) This stuff can be so hard to deal with 

[LoveChaCha]

I’m so sorry

I went through the same with my mom. I was with her for her last moments of breath.. It is really hard.

*HUGS*

[MimzMum]

There aren’t words to express my sadness that things are so hard for you right now. (((((((((((((Big hugs))))))))))) I’ll keep you in my prayers.
It’s hard enough anytime things like this happen, but at the holidays it just doesn’t bear thinking about. May God bless you and your family.
Uplifting and strengthening thoughts coming your way!

[BinkyBunny]

 I am so sorry — what a heartbreaking time.  I will be keep you and your family in my thoughts.  

With 22 +1 grandchildren she (and your grandfather)  obviously have lots of love surrounding them.  I hate the thought of death and the only thing that is comforting is that all of us have to go through it at some point —It’s amazing when someone has lived long enough to enjoy and remember 23 grandchildren….and is able to express that they are ready to go —-and so I do hope for a peaceful passing if that is what is meant to be for her now.   I know that doesn’t necessarily help the with the pain for those of those left behind (especially during the holiday!),  so hugs to you and peace to you and your family, 

I wanted to add – being at home with a hospice nurse has to be much better for her.  Like Frankie_Flash had mentioned, hospice nurses can be extremely helpful during this time; they know and understand, and can be wonderful angels that help comfort and soothe during this time.  (at least the good ones do). 

[Sarita]

Hugs and vibes to you and your family. Your grandparents are surrounded by lots of love and support.

[mrmac]

Please keep my family in your thoughts today. My grandma passed away about a half hour ago. Thank you everyone for your kind words, they really do help.

[Sarita]

Oh hugs to you. I’m so sorry. It’s so hard to lose our grandma’s. You and your family are in my thoughts.

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