Archives
5:32:00 AM EDT
I Wonder
First, I'd like to thank my faithful readers for their comments on my passing grade. Thank you so much for taking the time to congratulate me. It meant a lot and I thank you for putting up with my consistent whining thru the duration of that college course, LOL.
Last night, I got a call from my mother. It was the second received in a matter of two days. She reminded me a lady from our church was not faring well and they did not expect her to make it. She was located at our local hospital. I did not want to go see her because I felt I'd be an intrusion to her family during this time, as she was slipping away from them. She is an old soul, 94. Thru the years, living in this area, I have had occasions of contact with different members of her family. When our girls were young, one of the fathers used to coach a girls softball league. My daughter played. I got to know that part of the family a bit more. My sister was visitng a co-worker and asked me to tag along. I saw the grandson in the downstairs in the lobby. I spoke to him, and said I knew his grandmother from church. We got to talking a bit and he explained what had happened, and what had brought her to this moment. I shared she was such a beautiful lady, and never seemed to change. He smiled a bit and I lost him for a second or two because he was remembering something, I could tell. When he looked up, his eyes were glistening and he was trying very hard to keep his emotions at bay. I empathized. Meaning, I have been in his skin before and truly understand. It is how I felt when we lost my grandfather, Johnnie. He said they had removed the ventilator and she would not be lasting long. We talked a few more minutes and then followed them upstairs. There were a couple members from my mom's church already present, so I told him I had not planned to go up and intrude, but just wanted him and his family to know they are in my heart and I understand. I know how he is hurting, and the mom part in me wanted to just grab and hug him but I know he was trying to keep it together. If I know this family, they will hold one another up and I believe God's angels are surrounding them in this time of grieving. We parted at the elevators. My sister and I to go meet the co-worker, and they went to the ICU ward to say good bye to his grandmother, their friend. My memory of his grandmother is a small, petite lady that never seemed to change. She was always ready with a hug and a smile. She prayed, oh how she prayed. She was always a lady, and a lovely person. I wish I had the opportunity to get to know her moreso, but someday I will. I truly believe it.
Time to get ready for the day...
Written by ab45yui Blog about this entry |
Add to del.icio.us | 
digg this
-
Special thoughts for the family...
Linda... -
I'm sorry for the family. So nice of you to visit and let them know how much she meant to you and that you were thinking of them.
Joann -
Knowing people are there for you is a great comfort. I am certain your empathy was truly apprecitated!
~Rosemary -
I will keep that family in my prayers
hugs
Sherry
http://journals.aol.com/shrbrisc/sherrys-weightloss-journey /
5/24/08 5:08 PM
It's sad ... sounds like a remarkable lady and a loss for her family and friends.
Best,
Marty