Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Gram

Hello my friends. It's me, returning from another M.I.A. episode. So to begin, I'd just like to lean a minute and get some things off my chest.

We've had some illnesses spring up in my family of late. One had an ok ending, sort of a work in process. The other situation camee out last night.

My grandmother, aka Gram, received some bad news Monday morning. She has cancer. She is 93 years old, and her health has been failing somewhat, but only in the last couple of years. She has always been a vivacious Lady, one of those people who when you say, "She is always ready to help or lend a hand" it really is true.

I spent Sunday with her at the hospital, and while it was a good day, it couldn't be perfect because there were things there in the background that we'd only find out about Monday.

I'm really sad about this. It's not a feeling a grief right now, it's more just a plain ol' sadness because I really enjoy watching her enjoy life. I could make her whole day just stopping by to take her to lunch (Gram is REALLY my buddy 'cause she likes Applebee's too!), although the last couple of lunches I had to bring in to her because she was not really able to get out. I really would like to get a few more of those lunches in with her, you know? So maybe remember Gram in your prayers today ok?

19 comments:

  1. Oh Jimmy, I'm so sorry to hear this. Your gram will definitely be in my prayers.

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  2. Hi Jimmy,
    I am so sorry that your gram has been given such sad news...and I know it has to be so har on you too. Stay close to her an keep her lunches coming...I will be praying jimmy.
    love ya,
    Carlene

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  3. I'm so sorry about your gram. She is in my prayers.

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  4. Hey sweetie...I think you'll get those lunches.

    I'm very sorry to hear this news. Granted, it sounds like she's lived a long, happy life, but that doesn't make the situation any easier.

    Thinking of you and your gram.
    B

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  5. Jimmy, Gram in in my prayers on the smoke dear friend. I truly do hope you get a few more of those lunches with her and more. I learned a long time ago the sadness comes because we truly do love the person we may lose, we have our lives entwined in their hearts and they in yours. Your in my thoughts dear one. (Hugs)Indigo

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  6. Sorry to hear your gram isnt well right now, Jimmy. Hope she'll recover well.

    Guido

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  7. I am so sorry that your family is going thru this and that Gram is sick! I lost my beloved Grandma just a few weeks short of her 90th bday almost 2 years ago. It isn't easy, regardless of their age. Blessings and prayers! Lisa

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  8. I'm terribly sorry to hear this, Gram sounds like a wonderful woman. I remember as a child always asking why I couldn't have a gram like my friends had. My parents were older when they had me and both sets had passed away before I was born or when I was just a toddler. Anyway, spend what time you can with her, cherish the time you had with her. I WILL keep her in my prayers.

    Monica

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  9. Gram is in my prayers!

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  10. Absolutely. I'm so sorry to hear that you and your family got such sad news.

    All my best,
    Beth

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  11. Anonymous6:05 PM

    prayers and love all around, so sorry around the holidays, im glad you were able to see her live and i know you will be there for her. ly c

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  12. Lifting prayers for your gram... and for you!
    Nancy

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  13. I know how important Gram is to you...and I'm sure she's a very special woman.
    This is indeed sad news, and the "waiting game" can be brutal.
    You're both in my thoughts and prayers.

    Love,
    Nance

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  14. Sure hope you can get her out to one more Applebees, or at least bring something in. My prayers for your Gram and for you.

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  15. I'm so sorry to hear that lippy. : ( Seems like your family just can't get a break lately. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Brandi

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  16. SO SORRY ABOUT GRAM--WILL PRAY FOR HER, AND FOR YOU TOO! BARB

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  17. Will do, Jimmy. Sorry for the sad new. ;o(

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  18. So sorry to hear about your Gram.
    Keeping you and her in my prayers.

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  19. awwwww Jimmy I'm so sorry to hear the news. I've been a bit behind on things... know I'm sending good thoughts and lots of prayers.
    hugs

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