2-20-25 to 2-20-2009Today our family recieved a call from Hospice that it was going to be her last day with us. I left work as soon as i could to be by her side. It was also her 84th Birthday! We spent the whole day wondering why she was struggling to stay with us. We figured she was waiting for her son, the only one who had not been able to come and see her (he's sick in Indiana). We said our Goodbye's and prayed for her comfort and that we all loved her very very much. So trying to figure out what she needed in order for her to let us go, one of the aides Patty said, "Promise me you will open the window for her, she always said she was going to escape this place thru her bedroom window!" So we did... she still hung in strong. At about 6:15 I had to leave for a short bit, but my sis and aunt were still with her till i returned. A call from my sis came @ 7:02 that Grandma had taken her last breath! Amazing and beautiful... all she needed was just my sister in there. Her closest grandchild and best friend!! Grandma we love you and miss you. Now is not the end but the beggining of such a wonderful life for you! P.S. Grandma Jenny a.k.a Big Momma... you're a fiesty fiesty snazzy lady.
2 comments:
What an amazing and bittersweet day for your family. How wonderful that she was able to make it to 84, and that you were able to see her before she passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss Melissa! I am so glad that you were able to see her that day! It is such a priviledge to be with someone when they take life's last journey. My thoughts are with you.
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