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 08/03/2006 11:28:32 AM · #26
It is wonderful that you got to spend some time with her. You will carry that in your heart forever and that how is how our loved ones live on.
 08/03/2006 11:29:04 AM · #27
peace be with you and your family, tammy. i am so glad you got to spend that time with her--that is something you will carry a lifetime. just don't forget where you hide the shoelaces ;-)
 08/03/2006 11:35:46 AM · #28
Shoelaces are tied on rearview mirror in the car, Called my Mammaw and told her where I put them.....LOL
 08/03/2006 11:38:24 AM · #29
Originally posted by tjbel05:
Shoelaces are tied on rearview mirror in the car, Called my Mammaw and told her where I put them.....LOL

bookmark that--could make for a great shot (especially when the right challenge comes along)!
 08/03/2006 01:00:10 PM · #30
Originally posted by skiprow:
Originally posted by tjbel05:
Shoelaces are tied on rearview mirror in the car, Called my Mammaw and told her where I put them.....LOL

bookmark that--could make for a great shot (especially when the right challenge comes along)!


I know she would get a kick out of that...
 09/22/2006 10:55:39 AM · #31
Hi everyone.... I just thought I would provide a quick update. I flew back out to CA, at Mammaws request last week. I just returned home last night. The cancer has become very advanced, and now I await that dreaded phone call anyday. But I was very fortunate to be able to go back out and spend one more precious week with one of the most important people in my life. She is frail, and my 11 y.o. daughter weighs more than she, but It was a nice peaceful week. My only hope is that whatever happens, does so soon, and that there will be no suffering(other than us, emotionally) involved. Thank you to all who have inquired. Tammy
 09/22/2006 10:57:09 AM · #32
Dear Tammy,

I was only wondering yesterday how your Manmmaw was doing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was so pleased to here you were able to get back to see her again.

With Love,

Natalya
 09/22/2006 11:27:36 AM · #33
I hope that you can focus on love and memories at this time and that these can trump pain and death. I wish you that.
 09/22/2006 03:38:03 PM · #34
Thank you very much. I was just informed by phone call, that we only have days left at this point..Mammaw took a severe turn for the worse last night
 09/22/2006 05:11:05 PM · #35
Tammy, I will be thinking of you during this very difficult time for you and your family. It was so good you were able to spend time with her, that will mean so much to her and off course to you. Take care

Mike


09/22/2006 05:16:44 PM · #36
tammy, I have been following this thread with giant lumps in my throat. I know all about that phone call, I had to bear it when I lost my father after a heart attack and lengthy coma 6 years ago. As much as it will hurt, you will be amazed at how happy you will feel for her. My heart is with you.
09/22/2006 09:47:07 PM · #37
My heart and love go out to you, and your family, from us here in Australia.....
 09/22/2006 09:51:54 PM · #38
I've also called one of my grandmother's Mawmaw all of my life. Just wanted to add my sympathy and prayers to you Tammy.
 09/22/2006 10:09:02 PM · #39
My own grandmother had an aggressive form of cancer and I was privileged to be holding her when she took her last breath. That was 17 years ago and not a day goes by that I don't think of her in some small way. You were privileged to see her for the last time and you have so many things that you'll keep in your heart and that will be passed on to your own daughter...She won't really be gone...just vacationing til you both meet again. I can only offer my sincerest condolences to you. And don't be afraid to cry, wail and get it all out. It will take years to calm down about her (I can tell by your posts that you are soo attached), but that's ok. In time, you'll be able to think of her with laughter! God Bless you and your family.
Becky

This is a picture of my grandfather and grandmother taken in 1962. I love this shot. Her favorite flowers were peonies...I think of her whenever I see or smell one.
 09/23/2006 10:05:44 AM · #40
Thank you everyone for your wonderful words of support. I hope when I have the priviledge of having grandkids, they love me as much as we love Mammaw. I know she will always be with us in many ways, and that helps. I also know she is going to be with Pappaw, that also helps. I will keep you updated. Thank you again,
Tammy
 10/24/2006 12:53:21 AM · #41
Mammaw wen to be with the angels and Pappaw today ay 6:45 p.m.

I love you Mammaw,
 10/24/2006 12:54:21 AM · #42
{{{hugs}}}
 10/24/2006 01:27:26 AM · #43
Cherish the shoelaces, the memories, and pass on her life's stories, ensuring she will never be forgotten.
(More hugs from California)
 10/24/2006 01:44:21 AM · #44
my condolences go out to you and your family. (hugs)
 10/24/2006 02:37:10 AM · #45
Awww, my heart aches for you :(

Huuuggggggs
 10/24/2006 03:02:57 AM · #46
*hugs* from me too.
Very sad news. So sorry for your loss.
 10/24/2006 04:07:44 AM · #47
You may not be ready for it or it may be just the therapy you need but, do you have more photos of her you would want to share... maybe from Devins graduation before anyone knew... Of course the best pictures of her are the ones in your memory... the ones that didn't get caught in dots on a screen or on paper but, the ones where only you can see her smile, feel her love, hear her laugh, smell her perfume, or feel her hug. She's sending you a hug right now. Can you feel it?
 10/24/2006 05:14:31 AM · #48
{{{HUGS}}} From me to you and your family Tammy xx
 10/24/2006 05:26:41 AM · #49
Nam-Myo-Ho-Renge-Kyo

safe journey into the new life
10/24/2006 06:22:50 AM · #50
I am sorry to barge into this thread but I know so much what you are going through. My grandmother died in August after a 11 year long battle against breast cancer. Since she was first diagnosed with advanced breast cancer and lymphoma cancer the disease spread to her bones, stomach and liver.

When the liver stopped working this summer nothing was really going to help her and I sat at her side for a full 4 weeks at the hospital.

The last couple of days she was not even concious and it was probably the hardest time of my whole life to see my granny, that pretty much raised me lying there hardly able to breathe becuose of the amount of fluid in her abdomin.

Well she left us the 26'th of August and I was there 1 hour later and she was so peacefull. I had not seen her so peacefull for 10 years. You could even see a smile on her face.

Hope you get through this Tammy and just know that you have people there that can help you get through it. My girlfriend was a rock while going through this.

Regards Hjalti.
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