My grandmother breathed her last at 5:00 am this morning. Until yesterday she had stayed very sharp, and relatively free from pain. Yesterday morning the pain got very strong, and as my cousin Amber worked to stay ahead of it with substantial doses of morphine, my grandmother slipped into unconsciousness. By late last night, she was breathing very slowly, down to five or six breaths a minute. My grandfather was in the room with her, and heard her stop breathing. He called Amber, then laid down beside her on the bed, with Grandma's hand in one of his, and Amber's in the other. He had been cold all night, he said, but he immediately felt warm, with the presence of God filling the room. When I showed up several hours later, he had a smile on his face, and was clearly at peace. "She's gone, and our prayers are answered. She's in the presence of Jesus, and her pain is over."
Monday, February 4, 2008
To Be Absent from the Body
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Bad News
Her family is with her, and she's not in a lot of pain, but she's very weak, and she's very worried about what will happen to Elmer when she's gone. She is dying as she lived: much loved, surrounded by family, and fussing just a little.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
I will make an attempt
This must about day 5 or so.
Monday when I tried to get out of bed. I could not bear any weight on my left foot/'twas perhaps a bit swollen. Larry came after his many obligation to help Tuesday was the same. Larry came to help. Wed. the ankle was more swollen but I could bear wt. Larry came to help--teaching most every day. About 3 or so Ethie Zornes and the two girls came and brought enuf dinner for us and Larry. That was very nice and it was very good and we are very thankful. They also brot b.day greetings. Thursday--still not dressed so far this week. Chris Zornes came on his way to work at the sheriff office, Larry just called --to see if we needed anything--taught this am--so he is on his way over. He will pick up our mail. I think I will just quit for now. Love you. GG |