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Offline Donna

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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #15 on: March 04, 2011, 10:13:19 AM »
Prayers are coming from Ohio for you
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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #16 on: March 04, 2011, 06:54:43 PM »
Julie,

I know what you are going through.  Know that I am with you and your family as you try to deal with this.  Please understand that you're not alone.  My prayers are continuing for your Grandpa. 


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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #17 on: March 04, 2011, 11:47:12 PM »
Julie prayers continue to go out for your grandfather, you, Jean and the family. 
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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2011, 05:33:15 PM »
I went to see Grandpa this afternoon.  It broke my heart to see him so sick.  I hope he heard me when I talked to him. 

The director of nursing stopped my aunt and talked to her about setting up hospice.  My aunt is not Grandpa's Power of Attorney so the DON is going to contact my cousin who is Power of Attorney to get it started for Grandpa.   I just pray that Grandpa does not have to suffer long.

I knew this day would come sooner rather than later.  It doesn't make it any easier.  But, I know that when God does call him home, he will be up there in heaven with my other Grandparents and that one day I will see him again. 

Thank you for all your prayers. They mean more to me than you'll ever know. I do take great comfort in my Fortune Teller family.  Love all of you!



Julie
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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #19 on: March 05, 2011, 05:57:38 PM »
I'm so sorry about your grandpa, Julie.  My prayers are going up.
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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #20 on: March 05, 2011, 08:30:33 PM »
Julie and Jean,

I know things aren't easy right now.  I just want you both to know that I'm here for you and that the FT family is here for you and your family.  I pray that God eases your hearts knowing He will hold your Grandpa in His arms.  My prayers continue for your Grandpa and for you both and your family.


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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #21 on: March 12, 2011, 09:16:02 AM »
All thoughts and prayers are going out to you and your family.  I, too, will pray for God's will to be done.

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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #22 on: March 14, 2011, 03:24:47 PM »
Thoughts and prayers from here too.

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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #23 on: March 15, 2011, 11:08:31 AM »
Sorry to hear how bad your Grandpa is.  Prayers going up for him and the family.
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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #24 on: March 15, 2011, 06:41:51 PM »
I went to go see Grandpa this past weekend and he was actually looking a lot better than last weekend.  But, he had thrown up a few times before we got there and had just been given finagrin so he kept dozing.  But, he was trying his hardest to stay awake for us.  I was cautiously optomistic that he was getting better.

Yesterday his labwork came back and they had to put him back on the IV.  His sodium levels were high because he wasn't getting enough liqueds and nutrients on his own.  It seems like everything he eats, he throws up.  They had problems with his veins collapsing the last time they had him on the IV. 

They still can't pinpoint what is wrong with him.  I just hate he is going through all of this.  I told him he had to get better so we could party next month for his 90th birthday and so he and I could cheer on the Cubs this summer. 

Please continue to pray for Grandpa and all of us.  I told my Aunt that this is an emotional rollercoaster.


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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #25 on: March 15, 2011, 07:34:34 PM »
Julie, I am so sorry that your grandpa is going through this and that the rest of you are too.  Doctors like to be able to tell us what is going on, and I guess we expect them to be able to do that, too.  Sometimes there just aren't any answers.  Hopefully you will have many more visits with him and he will regain his strength.  You are all in our prayers.
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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #26 on: March 15, 2011, 08:34:32 PM »
I got a call from my Aunt about an hour ago.  The news about Grandpa is very bad.

The speech therapist had evaluated him and recommended that they stop feeding him.  If he continues to eat, he has a 90% of exasperating and the pneumonia would come back.  When he first entered the nursing home, he signed a living will saying he did not want a feeding tube, which would be their next option.  His power of attorney, my cousin Richard, has already said he would honor Grandpa's wishes.
 
I honestly feel like my heart has been ripped out of my chest and stomped on.  I just pray that God doesn't let him suffer a long time.  I am torn.  I know that he will be heaven with Grandma and that I will see him again but the other part of me is sure going to miss him.   

I'm typing this through the tears right now so pardon me if it doesn't make sense.


Love you guys!


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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #27 on: March 15, 2011, 09:16:24 PM »
You and Grandpa are in our prayers Julie .Love and God bless!!

Riley & Maggie
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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #28 on: March 15, 2011, 09:40:17 PM »
Julie
It can be difficult to honor someone's wishes, when you just do not want to let go.  Your grandpa blessed all of you by signing a living will and your family is blessing him by honoring it.  I assure you that it will bring you comfort to know you have done what he wanted.  Pam
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Re: Prayers for my Grandpa
« Reply #29 on: March 15, 2011, 10:48:42 PM »
Well said, Pam.  I am with you, Julie in thought and in prayer. 
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