Comments on Mission Mommy: My Grandmother is Slipping Away

I'm really sorry. It's so sad when Grandpa...

2009-11-12T15:05:59.892-06:00

I'm really sorry. It's so sad when Grandparents give up. My hubby's Grandmother died 2 years ago in Dec & she did the same thing. She was ready to go. I'm just glad that she got to meet my daughter.

You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sor...

2009-11-12T11:04:32.041-06:00

You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry for all the pain you are going through both physical and emotional.

JMHO on taking your kids to see her. I took my kids and they were very small when their great grandpa was in the hospital and in the same situation. I have never regretted it.

Best wishes to you all.

2009-11-12T04:10:09.120-06:00

Best wishes to you all.

My father died last year and Ive found that both m...

2009-11-12T04:09:25.799-06:00

My father died last year and Ive found that both myself and my children remember those last times the most.I would take the kids and try to make it a memorable visit/visits and just let her know you care.She may be confused but love is something you cant hide or ignore and she will know she is loved.

Oh, Kim! Rough month, huh? I'll be praying for...

2009-11-11T19:37:30.335-06:00

Oh, Kim! Rough month, huh? I'll be praying for you. I just lost my grandma recently, so I feel for you and will be thinking of you. I had a fantastic experience with my IUD and I feel really bad that you've had such a crappy time with yours. One of my friends had the same problem too and got hers removed. Take it easy and try and get some rest!

First, I hope you feel better soon. I'm sorry...

2009-11-11T15:13:48.971-06:00

First, I hope you feel better soon. I'm sorry you've had rotten luck with the IUD.

Second, I will be praying for you and your family. I still remember clearly when i lost my grandma. What a painful time. I hope she does not suffer. My thoughts are with you!

I am so sorry about your grandma. I am in a simila...

2009-11-11T12:18:24.308-06:00

I am so sorry about your grandma. I am in a similar situation with my father. He's very ill, he started going into kidney failure about two months ago and had to start emergency dialysis. The dialysis is really too much for him and he doesn't want to continue with it. I can also tell that it is all becoming too much for him to take and he has started to lose his will. He turns 89 on Thanksgiving Day and we're trying to keep him focused on that. He doesn't have dementia or anything like that, so it is a little easier to deal with since he knows what he will be leaving behind.

It's not any easier for me to lose my dad though. So, I really know what you are going through. I am taking my kids (ages 2 & 4) to see him as much as possible because I know that the time they have with him is very limited. At this point, every second is a treasured second.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry for you. You never can count her ou...

2009-11-11T09:50:50.384-06:00

I am so sorry for you. You never can count her out though. My hubby's grandmother just died after a 3 year strugle with dementia/Alzheimers. We had a lot of close calls like this and some how she always pulled out of it untill the end. I will pray for you and your family.

I've already warned my boys about their granny...

2009-11-11T08:47:08.441-06:00

I've already warned my boys about their granny. They do want to see her, and I think they should. It may her last time to see them, whether or not she recognizes them or not.

Thanks for the prayers, my granny needs them right now. She is breathing better this morning, but the pneumonia is now in both lungs. My aunt stayed with her last night, and I'm heading up this morning.

Take the boys, but warn them ahead of time that G&...

2009-11-10T23:20:16.997-06:00

Take the boys, but warn them ahead of time that G'ma may not remember them. Take a camera with you, too, and try to get a photo of all of you together. It will mean so much to you, and to your kids, later.

Good luck!

I'm so sorry about your grandma. Sending you ...

2009-11-10T21:57:55.446-06:00

I'm so sorry about your grandma.

Sending you hugs and prayers.

Oh, hon, I'm so sorry. That broke my heart ab...

2009-11-10T21:37:34.590-06:00

Oh, hon, I'm so sorry. That broke my heart about there being no life in her eyes.

I think that if in your heart you want to take the boys, you should take them. Even if she won't recognize you/them in my heart I think it would be a nice thing to do for you.

She sounds like such an amazing woman. Sending you {{hugs}}

ps-so sorry about your IUD! I don't blame you at all for wanting it out, poor thing!