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Not one to ask for prayers....UPDATED w/bad news

Original post by jennandrolo

but since this is starting out to be one of the worst days of my life, i figured whens a better time to ask?

My grandmother has had pancreatic cancer for almost two years. The last few months she has been quickly detioriating and it looks like this weekend will be the end. She was taken to a hospice in the Bronx this morning and put on a respirator. I took the day off work cuz I knew I wouldve broken down. I was on my way to class though and I called my mother to check up on what was going on and she was crying that my grandmother only has about 2 days. I called my job, my boss gave me as many days as I need and I went to my professor and told her I didnt know when I would be back. Luckily, they are very very understanding. Im waiting right now for my uncle to pick me and my cousin up to take us to the hospice. I had a baby shower this weekend and we were going for tuxes also so I had to cancel all of that.

I really dont like getting so personal on a public forum but it feels like my world is crashing. My grandmother practically raised me and I lived with her most of my life. I dont know how Im going to manage on my wedding day. Its bad enough my grandfather (her husband) passed away a year and a half ago so now I will have neither of them there with me. The wedding was all she talked about with me and she did as much as she could for my shower. She insisted on paying for the cake and she even showed up, very very weak. What breaks my heart is that she wanted to go to my shower so bad and after she left and went home, she bled for hours from her bellybutton because of all the moving she did. She's been afraid to go to sleep for weeks in fear of not being able to wake up.

Im so so so so MAD for this happening. She raised me and my boy cousins and all we wanted to give her was great grandkids and have her at our weddings. I honestly dont know how I am going to manage.

Please keep me and my family in your prayers. Especially for my little siblings and cousins who are 16, 15, 13,11,10,8, and 7. They were traumatized enough with my grandfathers passing and now they have to go through this. My little cousins the 11 and 8 yr old have been living with my grandmother for the past few months and have witnessed her detioriation first hand. I know this is something that will stick with them forever.

Update: I just got back from the hospice in the Bronx. From the moment we got there we knew it wasnt much longer but we didnt realize how QUICK the moment would actually come. Seeing her on the respirator was pretty traumatizing. I stayed in the room with her the whole time with my family. My family is very religious so about 2 hrs in we decided to pray, sing a few hymns and say a few words about her. Right when we were done we could tell her breaths were getting a lot less frequent. In about five minutes she gave her last breath. It was the worst thing Ive ever seen and experienced.

After the huuuge wave of emotions that followed I feel alot better. I have a big pain in my stomach from nerves but Im just glad her suffering is over.

Thank you everyone for keeping us in your thoughts.
SB7308 Posted:

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Im so sorry for your loss
LuvMyAlfonse Posted:

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I am so sorry for your loss. She'll be with you on your wedding day in spirit and will be there as you and your husband begin your new life together. Remember all the great times you've had with her and know that she lived a good and pure life. I can't express how sorry I am for your loss. The loss of a loved one, especially one loved so much, is always very hard. I am so sorry.

You and your family are in my prayers.
kristin597 Posted:

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I am so sorry for your loss.
dream426 Posted:

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I am so sorry for your loss.
TGs Lady 22908 Posted:

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KK Holiday Posted:

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i am so sorry for your loss!
megzzie Posted:

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I'm so sorry for your loss
cmjd Posted:

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im so sorry for your loss.
Celest Posted:

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THere are no words that can help right now. I am so sorry that your family is in pain. My heart & thoughts go out to you
mrspalomino148 Posted:

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im soo sorry, both your grandparents will be looking down on you on your wedding day, from such a better place!!
TrueLoveIn2008 Posted:

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Oh Jenn

So sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing.

SoontobeMrsMc Posted:

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I'm so sorry!!!!
PinkRoses1 Posted:

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I'm so so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

I was present at the death of my grandmother as well... I feel like it was good for me to be there for her sake, but it was very hard on me as well. Please take care, and feel free to FM me if you need to talk!
Julybride08 Posted:

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I am so so sorry. I know exactly how you feel my grandmother died from Pancreaic cancer 5 years so. They told her she had 6 months and it almost to the day. it's the worst cancer to have. I am So sorry you have to go through all of this right before your wedding. If you ever want to talk I am here.
Soon2BMrsD Posted:

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im so sorry for your loss!!!! many prayers with you and your family!!!
Costabeba Posted:

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Im am soooo sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one esp someone so close to your heart is the hardest thing in the world to do.. Im sure she will be there at your wedding. There are many ways to honor her memory at ur wedding. Your family is in our prayers. Be strong!

anneandchris Posted:

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Jenn I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how difficult it is, but remember she is no longer in pain.

It may sound crazy but she will be with you more on your wedding now then if she was there physically and in pain.

redjasper32 Posted:

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You have my sympathy. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
It was very hard for me when I lost my grandmom, we were extremely close, however I found solace that I knew she was in peace and no longer suffering.
MrsJ08 Posted:

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I am so sorry for your loss, brought tears to my eyes... she is not suffering anymore and she is in a better place with your grandfather Just hang in there and be strong
novia26 Posted:

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I'm sorry for your loss...I love my grandmother very much also, but you are handling this very well.

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