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  • 27 September, 2007 at 1:13 pm #62968
    Bogman, Clark and Andy’s mama 2/27 Florida
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    Sweetie, It’s God’s plan and none of us NOT ONE can predict His thougts or wishes. Remember, no matter what happens, God will keep granddad in His hands. Love Terri

    27 September, 2007 at 2:24 pm #62969
    MeezerMama in OK; 10/23
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    I know. and whatever happens, it’s God’s will. He’s going to get better, whether it is here with us or not. It’s just so hard to find some kind of peace when everything is always changing. I’m not upset or frustrated with anyone. Just the situation. And I also know that one of the ways we grow as people is by being pushed to the edge of who we are. It’s not the first time I’ve been tested beyond what I thought I could handle. I know full well that God just keeps propping you back up until you really just lean on Him. As humans, we don’t get there until we’re at the end of our rope. That’s just where I am and am venting that frustration.

    *disclaimer: My beliefs do not change the way I feel about those who believe differently. I don’t believe God is limited by religion.

    27 September, 2007 at 2:30 pm #62970
    anncetera2
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    It’s so hard, not being able to anticipate and prepare for the future. It’s even harder to come to realize that some situations are out of one’s hands.

    (Went through a family situation with my mom, that started out with a phone call late at night from a brother; he told me I might want to fly out to Casper, Wyoming the next day, and that Mom only had a 5-10% chance of surviving – let alone recovering fully.)

    Nothing really prepares you for this sort of situation, but the shared love in your family over the years will give you the strength to get through this. It’s an impossible situation, but you get through it the best you can. Humor, as your grandad knows, can help most situations.

    MeezerMama, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    27 September, 2007 at 4:25 pm #62971
    2 Popoki
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    MeezerMama… I certainly share your frustration with the situation. Every day a new “let’s try this”…. or “prepare for….” It’s hard. Sounds like you have a very supportive family and that is helping you greatly. Cherish that ! Not everyone has that….

    27 September, 2007 at 4:32 pm #62972
    MeezerMama in OK; 10/23
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    I am so lucky to be part of this family.

    The results of the biopsy are in. He has lung cancer and probably 2 months to live. They are not going to do another swallow test. They said to give him whatever he wants and let him try and eat or drink it. There aren’t treatment options so they are just making him comfortable

    27 September, 2007 at 4:56 pm #62973
    MeezerMama in OK; 10/23
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    here’s a more wordy update

    http://jenniferhast.blogspot.com/2007/09/family-part-2.html

    27 September, 2007 at 5:04 pm #62974
    2 Popoki
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    OMG… I’m so sorry MM. My heart goes out to you and your family. Spend as much time as you can with him. Tape record or write down any of his stories that you want to remember….

    Love, light and sandpaper kisses to you

    27 September, 2007 at 5:09 pm #62975
    2 Popoki
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    I tried to post a reply on your blog, but all the instructions are in Dutch… we are a Dutch owned company. I have to rely on you seeing this soon.

    27 September, 2007 at 6:09 pm #62976
    Elene_YorkPA_7/21
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    Jennifer, I am so sorry. Wish there was some way to ease the pain you are experiencing right now. Impending loss of a loved one is something we all have to get through with the help of God’s strong shoulders. I will pray that your granddad will not suffer, and that you all can share a special time with him these last few months of his live. I know you don’t want to loose your granddad. Try to see this as an opportunity to say a real goodbye. Not everyone gets this chance and it will be immensely beneficial to you, your granddad and the entire family.

    Find a quiet place, like a church, garden or any place you consider a haven. When you go there have a serious conversation with God and the Universe. Tell him of your pain, and empty out all the pent up emotions you are feeling. Cry, scream, curse, stomp your feet, punch a pillow, or whatever helps you to shed the pain, and then let God comfort you.

    27 September, 2007 at 6:16 pm #62977
    anncetera2
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    Oh, MeezerMama, I’m so sorry.

    I hope you and your family can arrange for hospice care; the focus on comfort for the patient is truly a blessing, at such a difficult time.

    I hope your presence helps to comfort your granddad; I also hope that his suffering is lesser, not greater.

    27 September, 2007 at 6:57 pm #62978
    MeezerMama in OK; 10/23
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    My mother has been staying at the hospital during all of this. Today, she slipped on the tile in Granddad’s room, fell, and broke her right arm. Needless to say, she was treated immediately. I haven’t talked to her yet. My uncle said to her, “Well, at least you don’t have to go to the hospital.” Yes, we all make jokes in difficult situations. It’s the way we are wired.

    27 September, 2007 at 7:02 pm #62979
    2 Popoki
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    Oh no ! When it rains it pours, huh? So sorry about your mom. It just keeps piling on.

    No rain, no rainbows. The rainbows may be in the future, and you can’t see them yet, but they will be there.

    27 September, 2007 at 7:04 pm #62980
    Pollys_Mum_in_UK_26/05
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    Oh poor Mum! Your uncle was right – at least she chose the right place to do it!

    I do hope the hospital/hospice makes your Granddad as comfortable as possible. I have great respect for hospices and hospice medical staff. The ones over here are brilliant. It seems it is the only part of the NHS that functions universally well.

    I will continue to pray for you and your family.

    27 September, 2007 at 7:08 pm #62981
    MeezerMama in OK; 10/23
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    There are certainly worse places to fall and break your arm. I don’t think she has ever even broken a bone previously.

    We have signed up for hospice care for Granddad. My family has worked with this group twice before and they are wonderful

    27 September, 2007 at 7:36 pm #62982
    NNGM
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    Hospice groups are wonderful. I have such great respect for them; I know that I couldn’t do it so I am very greatful for those who can. MM, it sounds like your family is very supportive and I know that you will all be there to help each other through this. I will certainly keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

    27 September, 2007 at 7:51 pm #62983
    CatRancher
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    I’m so sorry to hear of your Grandpa’s illness Jennifer. Hospice is a wonderful group that offers support to family, too. I know when my Mother was in her final days, Hospice helped us to understand and accept what was happening to her. I think the best help was the literature I read about the dying process and personal accounts from those who have experienced the death of a loved one. The “process of dying” — for want of a better description — is as unique as the individual and the disease, but there are moments you will recognize as part of this process as your Grandfather nears his release from this world and his suffering. Because we loved my Mother and were so emotional, some of these amazing insights into her dying were not apparent until we looked back after some time. When she was afraid, we comforted her. When she wanted to go back in time, when she was a little girl, we went there with her, even though we were not part of these memories. When she was confused, we let her know who we were and that we loved her and would not leave her alone. If she saw someone in the room who wasn’t there…we acknowledged their presence…who are we to say that they weren’t there? In spirit, I’m sure they were. My thoughts will be with you and my prayers are that his passing is as blessed as his life has been to have such a loving family.

    27 September, 2007 at 8:00 pm #62984
    Caddycat
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    My heart goes out to you and your family. May the creator be gentle and kind in your time of need, and show mercy by giving your grand-dad minimal pain and suffering. I share in your pain.

    27 September, 2007 at 9:19 pm #62985
    anncetera2
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    MeezerMama, hang onto that sense of humor and don’t let go of it for ANYTHING! It will help get you through the most stressful, difficult parts of life. I’m positive your granddad’s long life is at least partly due to his great sense of humor.

    (Even if it’s gallows humor, it’s better to laugh off reality sometimes, rather than stare into the abyss.)

    You should have heard me and my brothers, when my mom spent a significant stretch of time, unexpectedly, in the ICU. I believe we came up with the “Top 10 Reasons to take your comatose mother to a Goth Bar.” Goodness, we were probably the world’s worst kids! But what else can you do?!?

    (Likewise, I wasn’t fully convinced, during my mom’s prolonged recovery, that the lights were on and somebody was home; a valid concern, with a traumatic brain injury. I remained unconvinced, right up to the point where I could see my mom had retained a sense of humor; and then, I knew that no matter what, everything else was going to be all right.)

    27 September, 2007 at 9:22 pm #62986
    2 Popoki
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    Absolutely.. even at my Dad’s worst (he’s improving by the way) we were able to joke about the tape holding the dressing on his incision getting stuck to his hair. OUCH! Oh the jokes about a bikini wax!

    27 September, 2007 at 9:26 pm #62987
    feral
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    CatRancher…you made me cry from that post. So beautifully written

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