Need Prayer

3sunz · #1 10/07/05, 07:43 PM

Okay, again I need something and I turn to this board. My grandmother, whom we call Nanny, fell early Monday morning and hit her head. Her brain was bleeding, her eye socket fractured, and her nose was broken. She is in horrible shape. The Dr. said there was no chance that she would survive surgery... She is full blown Alzheimers. Please pray for my Nanny to finally have some peace and comfort. She is ready to go home to be with her Lord and Saviour, but something is keeping her here. Hospice told us she has unfinished business... It is so hard to see her suffer. They keep her pretty sedated, but as it wears off, she moans and groans. We asked her if she was ready to go be with Jesus and she said YES. We have prayed and prayed for her and the whole time we do, tears are streaming down her sweet, beautiful face. I love her so much. I just want her mind to finally have some peace. Please, y'all, pray for my Nanny. And thanks for being here for me when I need it the most.

kesoaps · #2 10/07/05, 07:45 PM

Done. And for you, too.

3sunz · #3 10/07/05, 08:00 PM

Kesoaps-
Thanks so much. I do probably need a little prayer myself. I have just been so consumed with Nanny this week, that I haven't thought much about me (or even my poor children). I have spent every moment possible with her. She is in so much pain. I just want it to be over for her. Until the last 4 years, she has lived a great life. thanks again.

Sherrynboo · #4 10/07/05, 08:33 PM

I will pray for you and your "Nanny". I just lost my mother to that horrible disease last year and it is not easy even without the added burden of watching her have to suffer from the accident. My mom developed a staph infection which was resistent to all antibiotics. It was very painful for her during the last few days. I know she is as my mom was, ready to go home with the lord.

Sherry in GA

3sunz · #5 10/07/05, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherrynboo

I will pray for you and your "Nanny". I just lost my mother to that horrible disease last year and it is not easy even without the added burden of watching her have to suffer from the accident. My mom developed a staph infection which was resistent to all antibiotics. It was very painful for her during the last few days. I know she is as my mom was, ready to go home with the lord.

Sherry in GA

Someone who understands!

She was more to me than just my Nanny. She helped my parents raise us. Her husband (my grandpa) died 32 years ago when my Dad was only 26 years old with a new family. My Nanny had no means of income, so my Dad had to work so much to help care for my Nanny and my Aunt who was only 14 years old when grandpa died. So in a way, she has kind of been like a mom to me; she helped out with us while my mom and dad worked to help take care of her. She has always lived next door to us until she went to the Nursing Home. I am going to miss her terribly. Even 30 miles away in the nursing home, we went to visit often. Now, I just regret not going more than I did. Oh, God, I am going to miss her so much.The ONLY consolation I have is knowing that her mind will FINALLY be able to rest. Alzheimers is a terrible disease. Thanks for "listening".

Deborito · #6 10/07/05, 09:03 PM

I'll be praying for you and Nanny and the rest of your family as well. It is really hard to say good-bye to a loved one even when you know they will have a much better life up in Heaven with the Lord.
Debbie

3sunz · #7 10/07/05, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Deborito

I'll be praying for you and Nanny and the rest of your family as well. It is really hard to say good-bye to a loved one even when you know they will have a much better life up in Heaven with the Lord.
Debbie

Thank you, Debbie and everyone else. All of the prayer and kind words do help ease the hurt, some. I really do appreciate the time that you all have given to me.

Lezley

Lil in md · #8 10/07/05, 09:16 PM

Lezley , I am sorry you have to go through this I watch my father knowing he was ready to go knowing he wouldn't want it to be that way I will say a prayer for you and your nanny she sounds like a special person Lillie

BamaSuzy · #9 10/07/05, 10:10 PM

You, your beloved Nanny, and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as well.

MoonShine · #10 10/08/05, 02:09 AM

Lezley,I'm sorry you're going through a rough time. I'll pray for you and your Nanny. The Lord will take her when it's time.

*hugs*

mtn bluet · #11 10/08/05, 02:41 AM

My grandma also was close by and partially raised me also. During high school I went through a grieving process as each year she stopped doing something be it making bread, baking pies, or canning vegetables. I'm sure you have done this as well. So, when she did die some 5 or so years later I was ready. However, some little thing she did, like the little Good night sleep tight...ditty, has stuck with me over the years and so have I've taken a piece of her with me until I will see her again. If you haven't done this yet, go back in your memory and claim some action of hers as your very own...it helps.

God bless you.

silver · #12 10/08/05, 07:34 AM

My grandmother also lived with us my whole life. And when the time came for her to pass she waited. We all had to tell her that it was ok, for her to go on to the Lord and we would be ok and happy with her. And shortly thereafter she did. She just needed to know that we were ok with it, I guess. My prayers are with you as I do understand what you are going through.

mamajohnson · #13 10/08/05, 08:29 AM

Praying for you now. May God give you the peace that passes all understanding...

jeffreyc256 · #14 10/08/05, 09:02 AM

You often wonder why they have to stay around and suffer but with my father I found the reason after he died. The Lord definately has a plan, keep watching for his work. Your in my prayers.

3sunz · #15 10/08/05, 12:59 PM

Thank you so much for your kind words, prayers and advice. I will be using it. Anything that can make this a little easier... We finally told her last night that it was ok for her to go. Maybe this will help her and she won't fight it. She can care for and watch over us as an angel up above. I just pray that she be comforted and the pain taken away. She deserves to finally have peace.

Lezley

Madame · #16 10/09/05, 04:41 PM

When my mom was near the end, she told us all to come home to her (with her it was cancer). I lived the farthest away and when I arrived she was already in a coma. It took a few more days, but gradually she let go, a bit at a time. She went when she and God were ready. Your Nanny will do the same.

My prayers are with you both. For Nanny, that the suffering will end soon and she will be back Home forever. For you and yours, that God's grace will get you through this sad and painful time. Be gentle with yourself and those around you during this heartwrenching time.

chas · #17 10/09/05, 11:09 PM

I know it's a very difficult time for all of you.The year my father inlaw retired he fell and two days latter he was gone without waking to say goodbye.
At the hospital we told him we loved him and would meet up with him latter.
Our families prayers are with you.
Chas

3sunz · #18 10/10/05, 04:43 AM

Thank you all for your prayer and sharing your own personal experiences. Nanny passed away this morning at 4:04am. She has finally gone home and will have peace. It's bittersweet. She deserves to be happy again, but I will miss her so much. Sometimes I wonder, how is life supposed to go on? But, I know it will have to.... For Nanny, her life is just beginning and how she will love being with those loved ones again that have passed on before her.

momlaffsalot · #19 10/10/05, 07:12 AM

((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))
I wish you peace throughout your grief.