Heading back north again

May 10, 2006 22:12

I got a phone call on Sunday that my grandmother was not well. She was 99 years old and has had N-stage dementia for quite some time now. But now she had some sort of flu, a high temperature, was very non-responsive, etc. And they couldn't do anything for her because of a living will (she's pretty much ready to go and didn't want to prolong ( Read more... )

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maeuschen May 11 2006, 13:59:42 UTC

My condolences to you.

A few years ago my grandmother died after her 14-year-dormant cancer returned. She had been told, 14 years earlier, that she had about 6 months to live, but in her fiery way she fought and survived long enough to see her grandchildren through high school, attend a couple of weddings, and hold her first great-grandchild. She was extremely fond of my wife when they first met; my wife greatly admired her passionate spirit. Those 14 years were a huge blessing.

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strixluna May 11 2006, 17:38:33 UTC
I'm very sorry to hear this. Your grandmother was an amazing woman.

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