Originally Posted By tink2680 I have been following this thread because it reminds me of how my Grandmother passed. We brought her home in the end as well. The first week back was her best week, hopefully this will be the same for you. Just being at home seems to help. Much love and prayers for you and yours.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Hey Lisa, I just wanted to remind you that while you're looking after family, grandma and doggy, PLEASE remember to look after yourself.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 I have been gone for a week and it took me a while to get caught up. I hope things are peaceful for you and your family. I too am thinking of your beloved Simba. I know how hard it is. Especially with so much going on. I hope you have had a chance to take some time for yourself.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Hey all... My grandma was alert last night, she nodded to us and recognized most of us. She really lit up when the kids came in to see her. That was very nice for my family. Today, she's back to a deep sleep and her vitals are slipping again. So Tom Sawyer - I totally meant what you described and believe it's true too. Simba, Simba, Simba - I swear you all and our vet must think we are nuts. Yesterday around 1pm, he perked up and was fine ever since. We took him to the vet and the vet is baffled too. He did say his heart is beating like a drum. There's really nothing we can do to comfort him, but other than that he is perfectly fine. My mom and I just could not make the decision to put him down after that. So, he's still with us. We will just take it day by day. Thanks for your kind words about my health. Yesterday, stepping away for the day helped a lot. I'm doing ok. My mom is doing ok. I have good friends who keep me entertained and I'm so looking forward to the Bash. It was my sister's birthday yesterday so my mom, her and I had a nice dinner and visit just us.
Originally Posted By Labuda I've been thinking a lot about you & your Grandma over the last few days, Lisa, and am sorry to hear that things have turned the direction they have. But, I shall continue to send good thoughts and much strength and love to you & your entire family, especially Grandma Emily!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I'm glad that Simba is hanging in there He must have thought "well if Lisann is so busy doing who knows what, yet is still willing to sit with me and hold ice cubes to my lips, then I think I'll just stay around awhile longer and comfort her with my tail wags" I'm sending you, your grandma and your family thoughts of strength and peace.
Originally Posted By LilliBelle My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family constantly, Lisa. Your love for your grandmother, your family and your honesty regarding family dynamics has truly touched my heart. God bless you.
Originally Posted By MissCandice Lisann, my thoughts are with your family (including Simba). We are all here if you need us.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Lisa has asked for an update to be posted here for her. The doctors have determined that Lisa's grandma can no longer survive without the breathing machine even if she were to somehow recover from all of her other medical complications. The extended family will be visiting her in the hospital this weekend, and then she will be taken off all artificial life support on Monday. The medical staff will be talking with the family tonight about the medication options to help Lisa's grandma pass on as peacefully and painlessly as possible. It was always the hope of the family that they could bring Grandma Emily home for her final days, but they understand that won't be possible now. Lisa is spending virtually all of her time at the hospital, but she wanted everyone on LP who's been sending prayers, messages, good thoughts, and concern to her and her family to know that she very much appreciates it. It will probably be several days before Lisa is e-mailing and/or posting on the boards again. Please keep them all in your prayers these next few days. I will post updates here as I receive them.
Originally Posted By Mrs Nurmi Thank you so much for the update, Pixie. I am so sorry to hear that Grandma Emily will not be able to spend her last days at home, our prayers are most certainly still with Lisa and all of her extended family. Hugs. C/
Originally Posted By mele Thanks for the update, Pixie. Lisa, you and your family are in my prayers. Peace be with you.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 Thank you so much for keeping us posted Pixie. Many thoughts and prayers going out to the family. Grandma Emily is certainly lucky to be so loved. I wish her peace and may her family be filled with the joy of many happy memories.
Originally Posted By smedley Thanks for the update, keeping Lisa and her family and grandma Emily in my thoughts.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Thank you, Pixie... Sending thoughts of peace and comfort to Lisa's grandmother and all of her loving family.
Originally Posted By Stacers76 Sending my comforting thoughts along as well. Thanks Pixie for keeping us updated. )
Originally Posted By LilliBelle God bless you and your family, Lisa. My prayers to Grandma Emily. Thank you for the update, Pixie.
