Wednesday, December 23, 2009

My sweet Nana went to heaven this morning... thank goodness. The end of an Altzheimer's patient's life isn't fun for them or the family. She's at peace now.

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19 comments:

  1. Kippy SpilkerDecember 23, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Aw, bless her, Janeen .. and you. I saw that with my grandpa, years ago. You are right, it is not fun. :( I wish all of your family strength and peace.

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  2. barbie ribbesDecember 23, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    I am sorry for your loss especially during the holidays. may she rest in peace and your family be at peace with her passing.

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  3. Elizabitch BathoryDecember 23, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Janeen I'm sorry to hear your Nana passed. She is in a better place. I'll be around if you need to talk.

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  4. Mama BearDecember 23, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Awwwwwwww.. bless her little heart!!! What a wonderful day to be reborn!! She's got her mind back!! I fully expect.. that she'll soon pay you a comfort visit!

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  5. trsb trueDecember 23, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    may I also send along prayers for you who remember in the sadness of grief...and rejoice that she is finally at peace

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  6. Stilly BeeDecember 23, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    (((((((Deepest symps & healing hugs)))))))))

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  7. Stilly BeeDecember 23, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    I love getting those comfort visits =)

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  8. Janet McDonaldDecember 23, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Im so sorry to hear shes gone Janeen.
    I was a caretaker in Scotland in a nursing home and thats a tough call for them.
    We were gentle and spoke to them even though we didnt know their full mental
    state, did the best for them. Yes she is in glorious peace now! Amen.

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  9. Riete ;))December 23, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    I'm so sorry Janeen. But she is better off now, being in heaven and healthy again.
    I know what it is ... my aunt had Altzheimer and it was awful at the end.
    I hope your holidays will be peaceful!!

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  10. Momma DishDecember 23, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Thanks guys. We had everything preplanned and so things have been rather calm today. I highly suggest going ahead and writing your obituary and at least writing out what hymns and music you like. It sure makes things easier on the family!

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  11. Tater Salad à la Mouse :)December 23, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    I'm sorry to hear that she's gone Janeen, but glad that it was a peaceful ending, for you all. Big hugs to you hon.

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  12. **Kat **December 23, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    I'm sorry Janeen...I just saw this. I hope you're not too sad at her passing. She is at peace now, as you said. It's hard on the ones who are left to miss them. Hugs to you and Savannah and the boys.

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  13. Bill SDecember 23, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Im sorry for your loss Jan...but she is without pain and in our Lord's hands now.

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  14. Lyn CDecember 23, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Sorry for your loss, it's not easy even if it's for the best.

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  15. Momma DishDecember 23, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    I don't know what I am... sad, glad... I think the word of the night is wistful. Just remembering the good years with a sense of fondness, and a little sadness that they're gone. Of course they've been gone for her for a long time, but this just closes the door.

    I sat down to write a eulogy- mom wants my brother and I to do a remembrance since the ministers didn't know who she really was. That's actually been cathartic. It is fun to write, and it is fun to remember and piece together all those years in some cohesive fashion.

    Thanks for the hugs and well-wishes- I'm sure I'll need them all! I love my friends!

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  16. Princess SillyDecember 23, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    I'm so sorry. But we know she's at peace. xoxo

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  17. blue firedoggDecember 23, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your Nana, wishing for you Love & Light & Peace ~ Hugs, blue

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  18. Smudge BDecember 24, 2009 at 1:30 AM

    sorry for your loss, especially at this time of year...
    strange, I was watching a TV prog. only yesterday morning, which featured a Christmas party for people with Altzheimer's [and their relatives/carers], as the TV prog. had been raising money for an Altzheimer's charity for the Christmas season.
    When I was a psyche nurse I had people with Altzheimers on a ward I was on...one lady was only 44 and never spoke, it was so sad.

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  19. Sue ...December 24, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    I'm sorry I didn't see the notification for this note yesterday.
    I'm so sorry about your Nana. It's extra hard when a loved one passes during the holiday season.
    May you and your family be comforted by your faith during this sad time. (((((HUGS)))))

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