Thursday, April 23, 2015

Bonnie and Girls

This past Friday night, Grandma received an unexpected visitor, Autumn (Bonnie's daughter). Grandma wasn't as talkative that night as she had been the day before but she was still talking. Autumn climbed right up into Grandma's bed and cuddled with her. They were able to have some one on one time, held hands and Grandma even finished one of Autumn's sentences. Some fond memories were made that night that will always be cherished.

The following afternoon Bonnie and her daughter Ciarra came. 
I have taken and re-posted what Bonnie posted on Facebook about her visit this weekend.
 " I sat with my mama today, held her frail hands, looked into her eyes and said " I love you momma" for possibly the last time. We know the end is very near for her. I watched my daughters, Autumn and Ciarra do the same. I've never felt such sadness."
 -Bonnie

A Tender Mercy

Recap:
Monday, April 13 2015 during dinner GG aspirated on her drink. She was having a difficult time breathing and started to turn blue. An ambulance was called and was taken to the hospital. At the hospital a chest x-ray was taken and it showed that her lungs were clear despite the nasty cough and wheezing she had had for several days. Doctor's tentatively diagnosed her with bronchitis but gave her an antibiotic just in case. During her hospital visit GG was un-responsive. She acted as if she were in a very deep sleep and remained un-responsive despite many attempts to wake her up. Due to her recent illness and not being awake an IV was put in to keep her hydrated.  The following morning a meeting was held between doctors, social workers, hospice, GG Pa and Heather. It was decided that GG was going to be put back on hospice and it was time to bring her home. We all thought that our time with GG was coming to a sudden end. We were told very specifically that if GG remained un-responsive we were not to force her to eat or drink. We didn't want her to aspirate again or have her inhaling food into her lungs.    

Her 1st day home, Wednesday, she began to be more responsive. Still sleeping a lot but more waking moments. On Thursday our family was given a tender mercy. Not only was GG awake but she seemed to be aware of herself and her surroundings. The best part was that she could communicate with us in a way that we could understand. Something that hadn't been done in over a year! 

The following video is just one of the many conversation's had that day. She wasn't always very clear, sometimes we had to guess at what she was saying, our conversation's jumped around quite a bit but we thoroughly enjoyed this time with her. Thank you Heavenly Father for giving us these new memories. 




Christmas Time 2014

Christmas weekend Travis, (Heather's son) brought his family for a visit.
Travis & Christina with foster daughter AniLu (13) and daughter Elena (5).

Grandma showing Elena how to help GG get a drink.

Elena really enjoyed holding GG's cup for her.

Hopefully Elena being so young will remember the great service she offered her Great Grandma. 

A Popcorn Treat

Back in September of last year.....
Tina's two youngest children Brayden (5) and Kylie (2) was able to spend some time with GG.
They arrived just in time for snack time.
Everyone loves popcorn!

One for you....

One for me....

Popcorn can sure make us thirsty. 

Everyone's got to have a turn helping GG. 

We love you GG!

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Hospice

This lovely lady was placed on hospice after a nasty reaction to some medication. 

She is back home tonight and doing better after a night in the hospital. 
She'd had quite the decline since her previous hospice experience. The next couple of days will give us a better time frame as to how long we may have left with Grandma. Mom, Heather, said that she wasn't fully awake this afternoon but was starting to mumble- good signs that we may have a bit more time. 


The baby featured is the newest addition so the family, Sheri's son Jesse. 
Congratulations to Cheyenne as well on her baby girl Journey.  Billy also had a little boy- Ryker. We hope Grandma can meet these babies soon.