Death Watch

[laure_nar]

You know, it's hard to wait for a loved one to die. My Grandmother has been on hospice care for the last almost 2 weeks. She's only awake for 30 mins at a time and that's only about every 6-8 hours now. She is "comfortable" but very emotional, feeling she's being a burden to the family members that are taking care of her. We just want her at

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[irishkate]

been right there - hugs and love

[laure_nar]

Thanks

[gryphonrhi]

{{hugs}} and I'm so sorry.

[laure_nar]

Thanks, Hugs and friends are what's keeping me and my family going.

[jcbdragon]

{{{hugs}}} I'm so sorry.

I was lucky enough not to have to be one of the "watchers" with either of my grandmothers, one who deteriorated from a series of strokes, one from cancer. Even being in the "second rank" (i.e. those stuck waiting for That Phone Call) is brutal on the heart.

I hope you and your family are able to find comfort in one another, joys in your fond remembrances of your grandmother's life, and peace within yourselves during this difficult time.

[laure_nar]

Having Mom's parents be back home out of state has been the hard part. Luckily her sister is still there and has been doing a wonderful job with the loss of first Grandfather 2 years ago and now Grandma. But the wait is indeed very hard. Emotional stress is so physically draining.