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« on: December 30, 2007, 05:32:52 AM »
My grandmother wasn't able to make it to my mother's house for Christmas this year, so my husband and I decided to drive up to NY to surprise her the day before yesterday. She had broken her leg and was in a rehab center. She was in great spirits and lively when we surprised her Friday night, and looked good. Her leg was healed too. The only reason she hadn't left yet was because she had no appetite and wasn't eating. The next thing we know, my Uncle (we were staying at his house) gets a call at 6 Saturday morning from the rehab center saying my Grandmother was in the hospital! Apparently she had had a heart attack at around 2:30 in the morning. Her brain was deprived of oxygen for almost half an hour by the time the ambulance got to the hospital. We immediately went to the hospital to see her in ICU, but she was unresponisve. The doctor said she had no brain activity and had no idea what was going on. They were using the max amount of medication they can give to keep her blood pressure up, but it was still only 64/26! My Uncle had to sign the DNR order. They stopped all her IV drugs, but left her breathing tube in. She passed away within the hour while we sat there and watched. It was one of the most painful experiences I have ever been through in my life! We just can't understand what happened. She was in great shape. She swam at the YMCA and went to the gym up until she broke her leg. She planned on starting again as soon as she got out of the rehab center. Right now, I'm just devastated because we were very close and so much alike!!! I just don't know what to do!

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« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2007, 05:36:42 AM »
So sorry for your loss.
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2007, 06:08:41 AM »
Try to take comfort from the fact that you were with her at the end (and whatever the Doctors say, she knew  you were there) and try to remember the good times.
Thinking of you at this sad time and sending love,
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2007, 06:30:58 AM »
Grandmothers are special guiding lights in our life. I still miss mine. She loved me unconditionally and treated me with so much love and kindness. I am sorry for your loss. How fortunate you were to have been able to visit with her before. I am sure that she was so pleased to spend time with you and now you have that wonderful memory.
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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2007, 06:54:04 AM »
:grouphug;   i'm so sorry that you lost your grandmom.  you are very fortunate that you got to spend some time with her before she passed.  be glad that she is now in a better place.
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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2007, 07:29:45 AM »
Sorry for your loss, its is hard when you lose someone abruptly like that. My own grandma passed away in a similar circumstance. Take comfort in the fact that she was not alone, and hopefully had no idea she was going to die.
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« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2007, 07:32:17 AM »
Such a hard thing to go through, but during a celebration, it's that much harder. And when it's
someone so close and so dear, well, words can't describe it. 

I am so sorry for your loss. I grieve for you, and for your family. She sounds as if she was just such
a wonderful, wonderful woman in your life.

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« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2007, 07:43:34 AM »
I am so sorry. I could tell by your posts that you were excited to spend time with her.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2007, 08:12:41 AM »
So sorry for your family.  :grouphug; At least you got to visit her before she passed away. It is very hard when someone you love dies and even harder when it is during a holiday. My mom died on the 19th of Dec. this year.
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« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2007, 08:48:00 AM »
So very, very sorry to read about your beloved
Grandmother's passing.  Please try to take comfort
with the fact that you got to visit with her.
Sending prayers your way,

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« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2007, 09:55:18 AM »
When my grandmother died I thought I could never enjoy anything ever again, the sadness was so overwhelming. She was linked to my soul, she was the most important person in my life. I am so grateful for all the years we had together. A couple months after she died I found out I was pregnant. It was just like Grandma to send me something to cheer me up. When my son James was born he had her smile. She died 20 years ago and I still miss her. I am so sorry about your loss. Sending {{HUGS}} to you.
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« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2007, 10:39:27 AM »
Thinking of you at this sad time  :cuddle;
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« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2007, 12:34:22 PM »
Sad news, my condolences to you and your family  :grouphug;
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« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2007, 12:38:14 PM »
I'm sorry Paddbear.  I know it's painful to lose a loving member of your family.  I'll be thinking about you.  Take care.
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« Reply #14 on: December 30, 2007, 12:48:42 PM »
Oh Paddlbear, I am so sorry.  :grouphug; :grouphug; My thoughts and prayers are with you. You will treasure her in your heart always.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #15 on: December 30, 2007, 01:47:19 PM »
So sorry for your loss.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #16 on: December 30, 2007, 02:00:39 PM »
So sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose someone at any time but especially during the holidays.  I am so glad that you were able to see your Grandmother before she left.
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« Reply #17 on: December 30, 2007, 02:15:44 PM »
Paddbear, I'm so sorry. Though it is a wonderful thing that you drove up there to see her when you did. Who knows, perhaps she was waiting to see you first, even if she didn't know it.
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« Reply #18 on: December 30, 2007, 02:28:09 PM »
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« Reply #19 on: December 30, 2007, 02:44:43 PM »
I am so sorry....

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« Reply #20 on: December 30, 2007, 03:50:41 PM »
 :cuddle; Hoping you are able to find comfort and peace.  God Bless you, your grandma and all of your family.  I am sorry for your loss  :grouphug;
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« Reply #21 on: December 30, 2007, 03:53:29 PM »
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« Reply #22 on: December 30, 2007, 04:21:08 PM »
God bless you and your grandmother during your time of grief.
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« Reply #23 on: December 30, 2007, 06:14:53 PM »
:grouphug;  I know you are so glad you took the time and made the effort to go see her.  I'm sure she enjoyed your visit.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #24 on: December 30, 2007, 06:27:33 PM »
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