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Heyltslori
Moderator
09-15-2001
| Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 2:30 pm
(((Ryan))) I'm so sorry about your grandma. I don't know if you saw it in when you posted over in the BB area, but if you still need someone to help you out with your BB game, should you need to leave town, I'll be more than happy to help. My email is in my profile.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 3:49 pm
{{{Ryan and family}}}
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 7:22 pm
Well, I will be honest and tell you that I am not sure. It sounds as though Kaili might be able to answer that. But regardless of the illness, I do believe that, when properly medicated, in most cases there is no pain. I will check the medical sites I rely on for health info and check back in here for you as soon as I find something. I understand the reasoning behind your question. I think it is one that the doctors and nurses should answer candidly for you. I would not be afraid to ask them that question privately if you don't want to upset your relatives by asking it in front of them. I'd also ask about his/her opinion on the meds in your grandmother's case--and if the doc can be sure she is comfortable, as Kaili mentioned. (My MIL died of Congestive Heart Failure (but then everything is affected when the heart shuts down, including the kidneys). My FIL died of Parkinson's--and I really don't recall his kidneys being an issue, but again, as death approaches, the organs start shutting down, so I am sure the kidneys were affected, as well. My grandfather died of stomach cancer, but he went very quickly after finally being admitted--and I can't recall the details--it was quite a while ago.)
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 12:40 am
Ryan, I've been away for a few days and am just reading of your news now. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. {{{Ryan}}}
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 12:51 am
Ok guys. Having had some time to deal, so to speak... My grandma passed away this afternoon. Based on what I've been told (I didn't want to be there when it happened, and in fact, wasn't there at all today hoping to preserve my mental image of her), it was fairly peaceful. Nothing "changed" from any of my other updates, the nurse just told everyone to gather around because she had one breath left, and it actually ended up being 3 breaths. I don't know if I mentioned it here, but as much as this hurts, I'd rather she went quickly like this, than wasting away for the next 6 months with cancer. I will be leaving town either Wednsday or very early in the morning Thursday. My BB fantasy team is being taken care of...And....that's it. Thanks again to all of you. Ryan
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 12:55 am
Aw Ryan, I'm so sorry. Your family has had such a rough couple of weeks. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 4:41 am
Ryan, please accept my sincere condolences. You have been so caring, respectful and loving in speaking of your grandmothers here. I am quite sure that you were exactly the same with them all their lives--so you can take comfort that, in return for their presence in your life, you were a force in theirs. You gave each other years of joy and happiness. Peace.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 5:32 am
I'm sorry Ryan. {{{{Ryan & Family}}}}
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 7:10 am
My condolences to you and your family, (((Ryan)))
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Jmm
Moderator
08-16-2002
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 9:56 am
Ryan, Our thoughts are with you and your family. Lots of hugs for you, sweetie.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 12:13 pm
Ryan, It's sure hard to deal with these things. You must be a great grandson. Just remember the good years - part of her will always be with you.
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