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Trip to New York

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:48 pm
by Bob78164
It appears pretty likely I'll be in New York, probably next week. But not, alas, for a happy reason.

Our doctors tell us my grandmother has more lives than a cat. My little brother describes her as having more fight than a battalion of marines. But this battle can have only one conclusion, and it appears to be rapidly approaching.

My grandmother is conscious and (generally) lucid but not comfortable. Most of my family is with her. The DNR order has been signed and the entire family is on board. She reached her 96th birthday last month, but it doesn't look like she'll ever get home to hear the birthday message I left on her machine.

Please join me in hoping for a comfortable passing. And please keep her older sister in your thoughts as well. --Bob

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 5:02 pm
by PlacentiaSoccerMom
Here's hoping that your grandmother's remaining time is very peaceful.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:37 pm
by MarleysGh0st
I hope the doctors can keep her comfortable in the time she has left, Bob.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:54 pm
by christie1111
I am happy that she lived such a long life, but sorry you have to go through this now.

Hugs to you Bob####s

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:03 pm
by themanintheseersuckersuit
Sounds like she has had a life worth celebrating. May God Bless her and her family.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:54 pm
by ne1410s
Best wishes, Bob. Hope they keep her pain free.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 8:27 pm
by T_Bone0806
Hoping that her discomfort is minimal and her remaining days are peaceful.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 9:46 pm
by Snaxx
I'll keep your grandma in my thoughts and prayers. My own grandma was like that in her last days three years ago at age 95+.







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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 10:35 pm
by silvercamaro
Bob, I will hope for comfort and happiness for your grandmother and best wishes for your entire extended family.

Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:05 pm
by kayrharris
Not the best of circumstances for travel, that's for sure. I'm very sorry, but hope she does have comfort and peace in her last days. Surrounded by family will mean a lot to her.

On the other hand, your 96 year old grandmother has an older sister? I'm impressed! Great genes, Bob.

Have a safe trip and take care.

kay