My nana is dying guys

[JohnKleeb]

I just heard about an hour ago. She's stopped eating, etc and only is in her bed at the nursing home. Sigh, she is such a great lady. I know this sounds odd but I want her to find peace, her brothers and sisters are long gone, she's been a widow for a quarter of a century. I love my nana deeply, she is one of the kindest ladies Ive ever known. She's 92 years old and the only great great grandmother I know. Sigh, find peace, dear nana of mine. Prayers, good vibes, would be nice.

[HEyHEY]

1. Hey man, sorry to hear it

Make sure you visit her

[JohnKleeb]

I am going to

[RevolutionaryActs]

2. I'm sorry John.

I hope she finds peace too.

Sending some good thoughts your way. :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

8. I know

Thanks Rev. :hug:

[JimmyJazz]

3. .

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[JohnKleeb]

9. whole lotta huggin

Thanks :).

[Sydnie]

4. Sending good vibes for a safe and gentle journey for her Kleeb.

and :grouphug: for you too.

[JohnKleeb]

11. Thanks its appreciated

[flamingyouth]

5. I'm so sorry, John

It's hard to lose the ones we love. :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

12. I know

She is such a great person.

[LiberalVoice]

6. I'm so sorry to hear that buddy.

I wish there was somehitng I could do other then to wish her well wherever she may go. My condolensces man.

[JohnKleeb]

14. Well wishing her well is good enough, thanks

[BrklynLiberal]

7. Your love is sure to guide her to a peaceful place.

Think of her surrounded by white light. Peace to both of you.

[tigereye]

10. good vibes to you and your Nana John

[JohnKleeb]

15. She's gonna see the light

be with my grandfather and the ones from the good ole days again, I just know it. She lost her mother as a young girl, so I guess she has that to look forward to.

[Longgrain]

13. Here you go pal...

:hug:
Whatever happens, I hope your nana finds peace. You have my sympathy and support. :hi:

[JohnKleeb]

17. Thanks

My youngest brother's earliest memories are gonna be of being with her and my dad when dad took care of her.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

16. John, I'm really sorry. Prayers and thoughts are with you.

Prayers heading up to you on I95 from Central VA. :)

[JohnKleeb]

18. Thanks, I can't help but to think of the prayer of St. Francis

[miss_kitty]

19. Ahh John

Sorry. It's Sad. I'm sending you some good thoughts. Your Nana too.

[Nite Owl]

20. So sorry to hear that

Can you be with her for a while? More for you than for her even. Many prayers for you, your nanna and your family.

[JohnKleeb]

23. I am gonna see if I can go to the seniors home tommorow perhaps

[GOPFighter]

21. I can never find words at times like this

Everything sounds so trite compared to the burden you are carrying now. Just know that we care. I wish I could have met her. Kind people are like diamonds - beautiful and very precious.

[JohnKleeb]

25. words end but memories last forever

[Lavender Brown]

22. I'm sorry

It is clear how much you love her. Whatever happens, you'll have wonderful memories of your nana to help you get through it.

:pals: :hug: :grouphug: :hug: :grouphug: :pals:

[JohnKleeb]

28. I do have a memory of her right to the left of my left leg actually

A photo album of me she made when I was a baby.

[skygazer]

24. I'm so sorry John

I've always thought it must be so much harder for those of us who are left behind than for those who are leaving. It sounds like she has lived a good and long life. I wish you both peace. :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

30. Yes a good life, did so much good

[MrScorpio]

26. I'm so sorry to hear that, John

All of my prayers and thoughts are with you.

[JohnKleeb]

32. Thanks

She is one of the kindest people Ive ever known, never saw her raise her voice in anger, not once.

[Patchuli]

27. Go see her, John

My parents are both gone already and my favorite aunt is 91. She is not doing badly but is slowly fading. I live 400 miles from her but I go
and see her as much as I can. I always have the saddest feeling when
I say goodbye that it is the last time. I have made sure to tell each
of my treasured elders that I love them and will always keep them in
my heart. I miss my parents and their generation a bunch. They truly
were the greatest.

Go see her and tell her how much you love her. ((((John))))

[JohnKleeb]

34. I am gonna be visiting tommorow, my dad wanted to go alone today

[Patchuli]

131. Just love her,

hold her hand and tell her how much she means to you.

I sat with my mother the night before she passed in the hospital. I held
her hand and hugged her (gently). She was in a morphine haze but she
knew I was there. I broke down and cried around 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning and looked up to see her looking at me, with tears in her eyes.
She knew that I loved her with my whole heart. I like to think it helped
her on the way to the light. She was 'only' 84.

92 is a good old age. You will be sadder for you than for her.
It helps me when I miss my mom so much to remember that I am sadder for
myself than I was for her. She was ready to go because she didn't feel
good and wasn't going to feel good again.

You will see her again, bro.

Much empathy...

Patchuli

[pres2032]

29. She'll be in my prayers.

[JohnKleeb]

35. Thanks, pray is good

[Vitruvius]

31. Has she been checked for DEPRESSION?

Yes, life as an elderly invalid is not so great, but it absolutely beats the alternative.

In addition, there are any number of physical or medical conditions that can cause apathy, confusion, depression. Those conditions should be ruled out or treated ASAP.

It's a TERRIBLE situation, but it just might yet be possible to solve things and get some more years of life.

Good luck to both of you.

Vitruvius

[JohnKleeb]

36. No she hasn't

We've always suspected her to have Alheimers though.

[Vitruvius]

59. The symptoms are indeed very similar -- so similar that a classic way to

differentiate between Alzheimer's and depression is to administer antidepressants and see if there is an improvement.

My Mother died of Alzheimer's -- and this is one of the many things we had done; we have (3) MDs in our immediate family and approached the situation aggressively. The net effect was to salvage another 2-1/2 years; her life during those years was difficult but well worth living.

In the 20 years since, there have been substantial advances in the treatment of Alzheimers' and of conditions that mimic Alzheimers' -- and even more reason to be aggressive.

Again, it is a horrible situation -- and there is no ideal or perfect way to deal with it; one can only do what one thinks best based on the information available and not second-guess oneself afterwards.

Good luck,

Vitruvius

[donheld]

I'm sorry to hear

Many good thoughts are with you and your nana.

[JohnKleeb]

37. thanks man

[bettyellen]

33. I'm sorry John,

sending good vibes to Nana and to you as well.
:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

38. Got your text, it was appreciated

[bettyellen]

55. you're welcome....

if you need to chat you just give me a holler, okay?

[opihimoimoi]

39. SOOOOO Sorry to hear of this news.... May she find Peace in the Great

Garden in the Sky.....

Opi..... :o(

[JohnKleeb]

42. I want her to be reunited with those she loved most in life

They are long gone now, thanks its appreciated.

[Paradise]

40. Hold her hand, stroke her hair, speak softly, reassuringly to her...

I'm praying for her, for you... :grouphug:

[JohnKleeb]

44. I am gonna go visit her after a likely mass tommorow

[non sociopath skin]

41. All the good vibes I can muster coming your way, JohnK ...

Hang on in there, friend. The lady needs you.

The Skin

[JohnKleeb]

45. Yep, thanks man

[FuzzySlippers]

43. I'm so sorry John.

:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

46. Thanks

:hug:

[stevedeshazer]

47. Let her find peace

You are right to want this for her.

Make sure she knows you love her before she goes, friend. You can't go back.

[JohnKleeb]

49. I am gonna, I am going ask my dad take me over there tommorow

Its not a very far drive thank god.

[Magrittes Pipe]

48. Kleeb.

:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

50. Thanks man

:hug:

[catbert836]

51. You're lucky to have known her...

I never knew any of my great-grandparents. The last one died 8 months after i was born. I'm praying for her and her family right now.

[JohnKleeb]

53. This was my grandmother not great grandmother

She was older than most grandparents because my dad was relatively old when I was born and he was her baby of six kids. I never knew any of my great grandparents, but she had a lot of great grandchildren actually.

[catbert836]

63. Sorry. Must have misread...

n/t

[jus_the_facts]

52. You've got my sympathies John....

....sendin' some good vibes your way...and peace for your Nana as well! :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

54. Thanks, it really helps

[auntAgonist]

56. May she and your family find peace John.

:hug:


:cry:


my son and his cousins called my mum 'nana'

[JohnKleeb]

57. Shes always been known as that

Ive never once called her grandma, it was weird when I was growing up, I am told by my other grandma that I would call her baba, which is like Russian.

[yardwork]

58. I'm sorry, John. It sounds like you love her very much.

What a remarkable life she had - spanning pre-WWI to now. She saw the development of cars, airplanes, electricity in every house, radio, television, men on the moon, the computer age. Amazing.

[JohnKleeb]

64. Yes it is amazing when you think about it

[terrya]

60. My thoughts are with you, John. May your nana find peace.

:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

65. Thanks man

[Midlodemocrat]

61. John, I am so deeply sorry.

My nana died twenty years ago and my kids nana died two years ago. It is never easy, but the love and memories that you have from your relationship with her will carry you through.

Peace and prayers for your nana and your family.

[JohnKleeb]

66. thanks

[nickgutierrez]

62. That's tough, dude.

Best wishes to both of you.

[JohnKleeb]

67. Yeah it is tough

[GOPisEvil]

68. Sorry to hear that, John. I'll wish for the best for her, you and yours.

[JohnKleeb]

69. Thanks, appreciated

[wellstone dem]

70. Peace be with you John

My grandma passed away almost 10 years ago. I had been visiting her every (well almost every) thursday for about 8 years when she died on Thanksgiving Day, another Thursday. I understand how special the relationship can be, and I know that both you and I were fortunate to be able to know our gramdmother for many, many years. It is a gift. Thank you for reminding me about how much I love and miss my own Grandmother. I'm shedding tears for you today.

[JohnKleeb]

74. Sure, sorry about yours

[JVS]

71. Sorry to hear it John

It isn't so odd that you want her to find peace. She's 92, sounds like she's had a good run. You hang in there though and be a source of strength and consolation to your older relatives, particularly her children. When I was a kid my grandmother's aunt died at the age of 93 and my 69 year old grandmother was very shaken by it. I think that when you spend such a huge amount of time knowing someone you kind of think of them as permanent. All the best to you and your family.

edited: left out the word like

[JohnKleeb]

Thanks, yeah she has, so many descedants she has

[sundog]

72. sorry man

stay strong... you'll get through :pals:

[JohnKleeb]

75. I am sure I will, its just she's be around my whole life

[UrbScotty]

73. Our father, who art in Heaven

Hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

[JohnKleeb]

76. Amen and here's another prayer I learned recently

Prayer of St. Francis


Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

[UrbScotty]

85. That's on my grandfather's funeral card

He died of a heart attack on April 29 (nine months ago today!), and his funeral was May 3.

[Acryliccalico]

77. Sorry to hear!

:kick:

[JohnKleeb]

78. thakns for the kick

[eyepaddle]

79. My condolences and deeply felt good vibes,

I lost my grandmother several years ago--to alzheimer's. I understand the hopes for a peaceful journey. :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

82. Thanks

[LDS Jock]

80. you've got all my prayers and good vibes buddy

I'm sorry to hear this. I wish I could do something, anything, to help. :hug: :pals:

[JohnKleeb]

83. Thanks dude, a prayer would help

[nuxvomica]

81. I'm hoping for the best, Kleeb, whatever that may be

But remember that though her siblings and husband are gone now, you and your family are still around and that must've kept her going. Take care, old man. Peace to you and your great grandma.

[JohnKleeb]

87. Its my grandma not great grandma but thanks

Could you tell Rhi about this, we ware actually talking about this lats night.

[nuxvomica]

108. Oh yeah, I get it.

I'll make sure she sees it.

[Taverner]

84. My best wishes for your nana

I hope she finds peace

[JohnKleeb]

89. I do too thanks

[da_chimperor]

86. Hey dude, sending out tons of good thoughts for you nana

I hope things work out for the best. :(

[JohnKleeb]

91. Thanks

[Misunderestimator]

88. Sending great vibes to your great-great grandmother... and your family...

...so lucky of you to be able to know her. She sounds like a wonderful woman. :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

92. She was my grandmother but great great grandmother

to my cousin's grandson.

[Misunderestimator]

95. Ah... I misunderstood...

I hope she stays with you for a few more years, Kleeb...

[JohnKleeb]

103. I do too

Its ok htat you misunderstood. Its a long story of how my 46 year old cousin is my first cousin and how he's been a grandfather.

[BikeWriter]

90. Here's wishing her well, and a tranquil journey if she must leave you.

I wish you peace, too.
I can recall all my Dear Grand Parents, as well as my Mom and Dad.

[JohnKleeb]

93. Thanks

[redsoxliberal]

94. I'm very sorry to hear that john

thoughts and prayers to your family.

[JohnKleeb]

98. Thanks, its appreciated

[Bouncy Ball]

96. Prayers for John's nana.

May she go with peace in her heart.

:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

100. Thanks, she will I hope

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

97. Aww Kleeb. I'll say a Hail Mary for her man.

I feel for your whole family

:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

101. Thanks, I had a prayer for her in the Catholic forum

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

118. be right there

[JohnKleeb]

120. thank ya dude

[two gun sid]

99. I'm Sorry, JohnKleeb

[JohnKleeb]

102. Thanks, its ok though

[name not needed]

104. I'm sorry to hear that

:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

106. Thanks dude

:hug:

[KittyWampus]

105. Hugs Kleeb... My Nana Died After Valentines Day Coupla Years Ago

and i still miss her.

She was just about the only positive adult energy I had in my family growing up.

[JohnKleeb]

107. I remember spending a lot of time over at her house

It was so nice, so many memories.

[WritersBlock]

109. Times like this are so difficult; we can never be really ready for them.

I know this is painful for you, and you are in my thoughts.

[JohnKleeb]

112. thank ya

[Swede]

110. Oh,man,I'm sorry to hear that John.

Hang in there,your nana will find peace.

[JohnKleeb]

113. Sure she will, thank you

[SW FL Dem]

111. So Sorry to hear that!

You are incredibly lucky to have had such a wonderful woman in your life. How many of us ever get the chance to meet a great great grandparent? I hope she finds her peace.

[JohnKleeb]

115. She's not my great great grandparent but

she is to my really young cousin who is the grandson of oldest first cousin.

[nicolemrw]

114. i'm sorry for your loss

hugs.

[JohnKleeb]

116. She's still with us but I dont think for long but thanks

[CatBoreal]

117. I'm sorry, I hope she finds what she needs...

either on this side of the veil, or the other.

If she crosses, I hope it's surrounded by peace, love and comfort. If she stays, may she find the same.

[JohnKleeb]

119. I hope so too

[Nikia]

121. I know that it is hard to lose a grandparent

I lost my first grandparent this past summer. It is hard to watch them grow old. It is hard to see them die. For those of us who are young, we sometimes forget that they lived a full life.

[JohnKleeb]

122. Yep so true

[XanaDUer]

123. Very sorry to hear this

John, we both send our good thought to you and your family.

[JohnKleeb]

125. Thanks

[Texasgal]

124. John

I am sorry to hear about your Grandmother. My Grandmother whom I was very close to died just 2 years ago the same way, she had stopped eating and she closed her eyes and went.

The good thing is that this is the most peaceful way to go, her body is telling her it's time to go. Bless her.

I am thinking of you and your family.

[JohnKleeb]

126. Yes, I am glad she's going in peace too

[Rhiannon12866]

127. I am so sorry, John

Yes, I know, you were just talking about her. I am sending her, and you, good vibes, prayers, and all the positive energy I can muster.:grouphug:

I've been there, as you know, and it's a terrible thing to have to face. It's been six years, and I still miss my Nana more than I can say.;(

Let's hope that she's given more good time with you and your family.O8)

[JohnKleeb]

128. I talked with dad about it tonight, he's sorta happy for her because

if she goes, he said, it will be in her sleep.

[Rhiannon12866]

169. Is she sleeping? That's what happened with my Nana.

They were worried about her, but she was suddenly doing great, eating well, but not talking, which I found odd, for about a week and a half. Then she just slept for a couple of days and went in her sleep. Peaceful, and best for her, but so sad and lonely for the rest of us. I was just so glad that I spent that time with her. Visit your Nana, if you can. You'll always be glad that you did.:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

170. yeah

[Rhiannon12866]

171. I understand, not good for you, but best for her, if she has to leave

My other grandmother, my Babci, my mother's mother, died in her sleep. This was long before I lost Nana. And, at her wake, all these older people, friends of hers, kept saying to me that they hoped that they'd go the same way. They almost sounded envious! But now, having been with Nana, I do understand better. She will just move on to a better place and not feel pain or fear. It's those of us who are left behind who feel the pain. I'm here for you and know that you're there for your Nana and your Dad.:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

172. Yep

[Rhiannon12866]

209. You are the master of understatement, John

I wish that your Nana, like mine, will get better, but, if she doesn't, I just hope that she leaves this world in her sleep. My other grandmother's friends envied her that, so I guess that this is the best thing that can happen. It's hard for us to understand, but I respect their opinions. Godspeed to your beloved Nana.;(

[JohnKleeb]

210. Yes its a peaceful way to go

[Rhiannon12866]

211. Yes. I wish this for your Nana,

if she cannot come back to you. What I wish most for her is more time with you and your family, but it seems like you have accepted this, amazing, at your age. I still miss my Nana, incredibly, and still forget, sometimes, that she's gone. I think of things I want to tell her, all the time. It's rough, since it's forever.;(

[roguevalley]

129. I am so sorry, honey. I have no more grandparents. I still after

all these years can't believe it. Hugs to you and yours. I am so sorry.

[JohnKleeb]

130. Thanks

its appreciatd.

[truebrit71]

132. Sorry to hear that..

I loved my Nana too...

All the best!

[JohnKleeb]

133. thanks

[GoddessOfGuinness]

134. I'm so sorry, John...

I know you'll miss her. It's to your credit that you don't wish to hold on to someone who's ready to let go. Because of your selflessness, she'll always be with you. :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

136. She'll be near by if I stay in the area

but I feel bad becasue she's not having a traditional funeral, giving her body to Georgestown Medical Center as did big dad, her husband.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

158. You might find a place

that you visited with her, or that's just a beautiful spot, and make that your replacement for a gravesite. Let it be your place to meditate on her, and your feelings for her.

Are you having a memorial service? They really do help...

[Dookus]

135. john

I'm so sorry. I wish I knew anything to say that would help, but I don't. You'll be in my thoughts.

[JohnKleeb]

137. Thats good enough man, I appreciate it

[DemBones DemBones]

138. It sounds like she's ready to move on, John, but it's hard for you and the

others she's leaving behind. I'll pray for you all to be comforted and for your nana to have a happy death, without suffering. :loveya:

[JohnKleeb]

139. Thanks, see the prayer I gave for her in the Catholic thread?

[DemBones DemBones]

140. I'll go check it out now. nt

[JohnKleeb]

142. Its the prayer of St. Francis

[Flaxbee]

141. I'm sorry, John. I was thinking of my grandmother

last night and today, Feb. 3 would have been her 100th birthday. She died when I was 19 and 16 years later I still really, really miss her.

I hope your Nana finds peace, too. Give her a kiss tomorrow.

[JohnKleeb]

143. I will and thanks

[Queen Jane]

144. i'm sorry, john. you'll both be in my thoughts.

[JohnKleeb]

145. thanks

[Catshrink]

146. Sorry to hear this, John...

It sounds like you are at peace with her loss but still, it's gotta hurt.

:grouphug:

[JohnKleeb]

150. It is because shes been there for me often

[cindyw]

147. My grampa is the same age. I know what you mean about finding peace.

His brothers are all going and his wife has been gone for 10 years. He cannot remember anyone at all. So it might as well be that everyone is gone. I wish he would find peace. But God must have some reason for him to be here. I hope he finds the peace of a finished life. Sounds bad to say that, but there are so many great people waiting for him. So, I know what you mean by finding peace.

[JohnKleeb]

149. Yeah thanks

Yeah, my grandfather died 25 years ago.

[barb162]

148. I am very very sorry.

It is very nice though, to have a great, great grandmother (never even knew my great-grandparents) and especially a nice one. Prayers it will be

[JohnKleeb]

153. No, No she is a great great grandmother but she's my grandmother

Hell I dont even know anything about my great great grandparents and very little about my great grandparents, the last one of them died when my mom was a little girl.

[Wapsie B]

151. I'm so sorry.

My deepest sympathies.

[JohnKleeb]

155. Thanks

[ncrainbowgrrl]

152. So sorry to hear this, John.

It's amazing how words- the very things that are designed to be the great discriptive forces- are never sufficient to express the comfort that you want to extend.

:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

156. Words are temporary but memories last forever

I remember this one time she got a kick out of my brother's cartman doll lol.

[progmom]

154. hugs and love and whatever you need, JK

:hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

157. Thanks

:hug:

[hangemhigh]

159. Mine left us at 101 years.

It was a graceful, dignified life and death. Who could ask for more? Nana will always be with you, just like "Ma" is always with me. It's okay to let her go. And it's okay to grieve her passing. Soon you will see your grief replaced with gratitude for all that she's given you. Peace and love, friend.

[JohnKleeb]

160. Yep, thats true, she has given me so much

[nutsnberries]

161. John,

You and your nana are in my thoughts and prayers. Good Night. xox

[JohnKleeb]

162. night and thanks

[fujiyama]

163. My great grandma

is around the same age - about 95 (I think).
I'm sendin ya my thoughts.

[JohnKleeb]

165. Thanks

[fujiyama]

167. Yeah

She's an amazing woman. And she still cooks at this age!

[JohnKleeb]

168. neat

My nana was making photo albums for me in her 80's but she's since lost her memory sadly.

[mitchum]

164. Love to you and your family, John

I am so sorry to hear about your Nana

[JohnKleeb]

166. Thanks, I am just hoping for the best

[Rhiannon12866]

173. Well, I hope for a turnaround, but this does sound like my Nana

And if she has to leave, this is the best way.;(

[RadicalMom]

174. She may surprise all of you, John...

My grandfather had the last rights administered 4 times in 8 years, when they were "sure" he wouldn't last the night, and when they did that, my grandpa would suddenly get stronger and sort of react to the finality of it, in a "Wait Just A Minute, I'm Not Going Anywhere!" reaction. He'd be okay for a couple of years, and then go through it again. He preferred to fight through, and God let him,I guess. So everyone should try to have a positive attitude and their strength will help hers. I've seen it make a difference more than once. My mom went through the last rights three times, and is still here. Prayers for all of you, John.

[JohnKleeb]

175. Thast true

[Piperay]

176. Sending positive thoughts

to you, your Nana and your family. :grouphug:

[JohnKleeb]

177. thank you

[WCGreen]

178. I have lost a lot of dear people over the last few years...

And I find it best to remember all the good things....

Go to the nursing home, spend a little time holding her hand, stroking her hair, talking to her about whatever she wants to talk about. Ask her about the past. Or just sit there, be ther for her. Don't try to tell her to eat, she won't and you will just push her away if you treat her like a child....

Relish these few days you have to spend with your Nana.....

[JohnKleeb]

179. Thanks

[RFKHumphreyObama]

180. I'm so so sorry John

My deepest and most profound thoughts, prayers and best wishes go out to your nana, your family and of course you. I pray that she will find the best of peace, happiness and love and that you and your family will find the same

Be thankful you had approximately eighteen years to get to know her, to spend a lot of time with her and to have some very cherished memories of the time you spent with her.

I will be keeping your nana, your family and you in my thoughts and prayers

:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

189. Thanks

[Beware the Beast Man]

181. So sorry, man.

We're here for you, as you know. :pals:

[JohnKleeb]

190. It really is appreciated a ton

[bearfan454]

182. God bless you and your family n/t

[JohnKleeb]

191. Thanks

[Left Is Write]

183. I'm sorry, Kleeb.

I know that feeling. :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

192. I didnt know it until a few years back when I lost my godmother

that was tough.

[commander bunnypants]

184. kleebman

karma

CB

[JohnKleeb]

193. Yeah thank you

[curse10]

185. I'm sorry to hear this John

:hug: I hope she finds peace without much pain.

[JohnKleeb]

194. It appears its gonna be that way, thank you

[NC_Nurse]

186. I wish her a peaceful exit and send my

love to her, you and your family. :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

195. Thanks

[msgadget]

187. Peace to your Nana, John

:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

196. thanks

[hickman1937]

188. I'm sorry John.

This is so sad. Prayers tonight.

[JohnKleeb]

197. It is and thank you

[mdmc]

198. Sorry to hear the Kleeb

I lost my Nana on 1-8-05. My parents were in Hawaii, so they stuck my poor Nana on ice until 1-16-05. My Nana was 99 years old.

I'll say a prayer. Try not to think negative (longing, attachment, sadness) thoughts about her for 7 days. Every time you feel bummed or sad, STOP THAT THOUGHT and say a prayer in her honor.

It will make you feel better, and, if there is such a thing as reincarnation, it may help your Nana secure a favorable rebirth (hopefully as a liberal).

We all die, so let us live.

ps - not disrespect intended... hope this is helpful...

[JohnKleeb]

200. I understand what you're saying but I am not a believer in reincarnation

I instead wish her to be with her brother, sisters, parents, friends, and husband in heaven, that I do i believe in, and thanks.

[mdmc]

206. I'm catholic... I believe in heaven too.

but my religion has never really made me feel better, warm and cozy, you know?
I have studied many wisdom traditions. I really like the Dali Lama.

This idea of praying for 7 days and making a conscious effort not to dwell on negative thoughts has really helped me when I have lost someone close to me (or recently, when a 7 year old girl was killed in my town. I felt so sad and hopeless. Then I remembered this idea, and prayed for the 7 days and refused to think about how awful this little girls death was. I actually felt like I was helping her).

Think of your Nana livin it up in Heaven. Pray, and try to limit attachment and longing for at least 7 days (you can always feel those things later, if you must).

I'll send a prayer your way, and for your Nana too. Heck, I'll even give my Nana a shout out! :~)

[WillyT]

199. ((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))) And Good Vibes From The Left Coast...

to you and your Nana.

Peace.

:grouphug:

[JohnKleeb]

201. Thanks, its appreciated

[Feathered Fish]

202. I'm sorry to hear that

I'm sure that the peace she'll find soon will be a great one. :hug:
Take care, Kleeb.

[JohnKleeb]

204. Yeah its really sad and thank you

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

203. Aw, I'm so sorry

My great aunt lived until 94 and her life was full. Your grandma's probably has been the same way. Hugs for you!

:hug:

[JohnKleeb]

205. Yes I think so

She got to see her ancestral home of Ireland, became a mother of six, grandmother of god knows how many, and a great grandmother of god knows how many, and a great great grandmoter of one. She is the matriach of our family, if we ever had a Rose Kennedy figure it would be her. A smart and witty Irishwoman.

[Cyndee_Lou_Who]

207. I'm so sorry, John!!!

Peace and love to you and your family!!
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

[JohnKleeb]

208. Thanks

[SmileyBoy]

212. I'm sorry to hear it, man.

Peace. :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

213. Thanks

[fortyfeetunder]

214. Sorry to hear about your nana

John:
Take comfort in the fond memories you had of her. She will find peace and comfort in you and your family, as she makes that transition.

[JohnKleeb]

215. Thanks

[Tinoire]

216. I'm so sorry John

:hug: My prayers are with your nana and also with you. I'm happy you have such a terrific grandmother and that she has such a terrific grandson! Stay strong :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

217. Thanks

[DemBones DemBones]

218. John, did you get to see her today -- er, yesterday, Sunday?

You said you might.

[JohnKleeb]

219. No I didnt sadly but dad went in again today

and some of my relatives were there. She's still with us, but not eating and is asleep.

[DemBones DemBones]

222. Too bad, but your dad needs to go see her and

maybe he thinks it would be too depressing for you. :shrug:

[JohnKleeb]

223. That could be why

[Lone_Star_Dem]

220. Oh, I'm so sorry, sweetie!

I understand where your feelings are coming from. I can admit to having felt the same way when my grandmother passed.

Please, make sure you get to see her as often as possible.

I send good wishes, prayers and hope that she will find peace. :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

221. Thank you

[Rhiannon12866]

224. One more kick for the morning DUers!

For John, his Nana and his Dad!:grouphug:

[BlondieK143]

225. I'm so sorry!

I know what you mean, my Nana is one of the greatest people I've met in my entire life. I can't imagine what you're going through right now. If you need a friend or a shoulder, I'm here. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:

[JohnKleeb]

226. Now Gone

:(

[VelmaD]

227. I'm so sorry John

There's nothing anyone can say at a time like this but know that there are a lot of us who are thinking about you and your family today. :hug:

[Butterflies]

228. We're thinking of you

I'm sure she felt the love of your family. I'm sorry for your loss.