Sunday, January 24, 2010
My visit to Colorado to visit my grandma.
I was absent on Thursday because I went to Colorado to visit my very sick grandma. She was hospitalized last week wit fluid in her lungs, failing liver, and was diagnosed with Congestive heart Failure. Let me go back a couple of weeks. The week school started, my uncle was killed in a drunk driving accident. This is the second son my grandmother has lost in two years. Her body just can not take much more. While planning for funeral arrangements, she became weak, and very sick, and it was apparent that she may not be hear much longer. I had to come and see her one last time. While in Colorado, I sat with her and talked to her about all the wonderful memories we've had together. During my stay, my grandma laughed, and had a good time. Her color came back, her oxygen levels increased, and she started to feel better. She kept telling me how much she loved me, and how blessed she has been. She is not afraid to die. She truly believes she is headed to a better place. she is at peace, and asks that i love her, but not to feel sad. She said, " Never lose the love in your heart, when you feel love, look in your heart and I will always be there." my grandma is an inspiration to me, she is kind and loving, and all things good in this world. I will miss her but this trip has helped me feel peace and thank God for my grandma. When I think of her, it will be of good times and I will smile.
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Wow, Shannon. Thanks for sharing. This is a powerful testament to the love and life you and your grandmother share. I appreciate you using your blog to share your story as blogs are supposed to be writings about your real life experiences. You utilized it perfectly. I encourage others to comment as well and it will count as part of the comment points student receive regarding their blogs. Perhaps your grandmother is getting better. Perhaps next time we can set you up with a Skype, ToxBox account or other emerging technologies to help you connect, see, hear and chat with your grandmother while both of you are in the comforts of each other's homes. Technology has no limits when it comes to time, space and distance. Thanks again for sharing this powerful and personal story. It's always great to spend wonderful moments with family.
ReplyDeleteHi Shannon! We missed seeing you on Thursday. I can see that this trip was very important to you and I'm glad you were able to take the time to visit your grandmother. The power of family is amazing and I wish you and your family all the best in the future.
ReplyDeleteWow Shannon, it was amazing to read about your trip and the love you and grandma share. You are such a strong person and I love the fact that you could put your visit to words and share with all of us.
ReplyDeleteOur professor had such a great idea, you should set up a webcam so you guys can talk. Right now my brother is in Mississippi for his tech school. He joined the Air Force last August and we have been able to see him through Skype (webcam) technology. Another great thing that Google has created for us is Google chat, you can use you chat with live feed if you purchase a webcam. See you on Tues.
Your post was bitter sweet and the fact that you put family first was great. Family to me is first and I loved your story. If I was in your shoes I would of done the same thing. All I have left is a grandpa from my mom side and a grandma from my dad's side so spending time with them is priceless because my grandpa is 80+ and is in a lot of pain and never leaves the house. I am thankful I have family that lives close to watch over him. After reading your story I will have to pay my grandpa a visit this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping me remember what is important.
This is some really sad news Shannon. And I'm happy you were able to see her and talk to her about all the good memories shared. And the idea of having a webcam set up to see and talk to her is a great idea. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Shannon,
ReplyDeleteI'd say you had a very good reason to miss class on Thursday. You can always make up the class session you missed but you can't make up not spending time with loved ones.
If you need any help with anything you missed in class, let me know. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as well.