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September 5, 2003
September 5, 2003
I hate to post two not so positive entries back to back, but its definetly needed right now. I have been on the phone all morning with family and have been told my Grandma Betty (my mom's mom) isn't doing well at all. We just saw her this past weekend when we went to Quincy and she wasn't well then but I guess she has taken a turn for the worse. She will be 77 yrs old on the 25th of this month, if she makes it that long. She has had health problems her entire life, even as a young person, but in the last few years it's been her heart and lungs that have been making her very ill. At this point she can't even walk to the bathroom without stopping for a breathing treatment on the way. She lives in a trailor with my aunt, so her walk isn't that far - to give you a better idea. There have been many times, especially in the last 2 years or so we have been told to come to Quincy to see her because many times we thought we were losing her. She is literally the strongest person I have ever known. She has been in and out of hospitals her whole life but especially in the last year or so. She still loves life and holds on.....
To say her and I have been very close is a understatement! I can't imagine my life without her but I know I will always treasure the fact we were very close my entire life. I have been soooooo blessed to have her in my life! I am one of three grandchildren that she has and I am the only one who has been close to her all along. It has always saddened her that the other two haven't had a good relationship with her. It breaks my heart that they have made her so sad at times. She is the last person who deserves it! I have always believed in miracles but I know it is almost her time to go. There is only so much they can do to help her breathe. I love her so much and only want what is best for her. She isn't in pain all the time but her quality of life is really bad. She hasn't been able to leave the house in ages and lately it is too much for her to even get dressed. She still loves life and enjoys the small things in life. Her garden and flowers mean alot to her. She adores Nathan and Nathan adores her. I would give anything if she could hang on till Austin comes. It would mean the world to me if she could meet him. I know she wants to as well.
Any prayers are so very much appreciated! I will keep you all updated. If you would like to see a picture of her - here is a link to our family website
http://web.infoave.net/~kelkev12/june03/image004.htm
Nathan's first trip to the Zoo was in June and it meant the world to her and US that she was able to come along. It was probably not a good thing but she desperately wanted to be there for Nathans first time at the zoo. The company that supplies her oxygen, made a terrible mistake, on how long they said each tank would last. The two hour drive home for her she was without oxygen the whole time so I know that experience didn't help her status. We will always treasure that time with her though as I know she does!
Thank you in advance for your prayers!
We love you Grandma~
Kelly, Kevin, Nathan, and Austin
God Bless you Grandma!
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