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My burned Grandfather Update 2/2/10
- Jan 21, 2010 at 4:25 PM
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Updated 2/2/10...well, Pop Pop went home to be with the Lord on Wed. 1/27/10. I was with him at 1:08 pm when he took his last breath peacefully. This was answered prayer for me. I kid you not...I was over him praying and I had a strong urge to look up and open my eye's.....when I did I was looking out the windows/doors in his room and there was a cloud outline of a cross in the sky...the center of it was blue from the sky. I just raised my hand's and praised God. I told Pop Pop to Go With God...Go With God. And he took his last breath. I feel so blessed to be given that time with him. Thank you all from the depths of my heart for your thought's and prayer's....they were felt and answered.
Update 1/25/10 Pop was transferred to Gilchrist last evening and my dad said he was alert and watching TV when he got there. He was in a good mood. The kid's and I were headed over last night and my car got stuck in the mud. Going to see him this morning and will take all 3 kid's to see him after school today. (Van got stuck in the mud at 7 last night so we didn't get to take the kid's. We are going today 1/26/10 at 4:30.)
Update 1/23/10....We have been graced with my grandfather still having a sense of humor. We were told yesterday he will need to be transfered to hospice soon. Not sure if it will happen today or Monday. He seems to remain comfortable. He's such a fighter. Not going to throw in the towel without a fight, let me tell you. Your thought's and prayer's are surely being heard and answered. XOXO
Yesterday 1/20/10, my Aunt went to the store and my 93 yr old grandfather decided to heat his coffee on the stove top. He has a gas stove and he was cold so he stood close to the stove to warm up. Well, he caught on fire. If it weren't for his Medic Alert necklace that went off because the smoke detector went off I don't know if he'd be alive now. The alarm system notified the fire dept and my dad.
He now has 3rd degree burns on 35% of his body. Very severe...especially for his age. He would need many, many surgeries to do skin grafts, a trach and gastrostomy tube...not to mention more IV lines. He would never have use of his left arm again. Did I mention infection is the greatest risk of all...surgery or no surgery. He would need 24 hr nursing care for the rest of his life. The Dr said his condition is very grave and is in kidney failure now. Our family...small as it is...is sticking together and making decisions unanimously. We are going to keep him comfortable. NG tube is now out and he only has a central line to administer pain medications. His pain level is good right now. The nerve endings were damaged immensely due to the burns. They will allow him to eat or drink anything he likes at this point.
Thank you my friend's for all of your thought's and prayer's. May they continue and may he remain comfortable until the Lord calls him home.
(2 wks ago I had a dream I was in my grandfather's kitchen and he was looking up starey eyed. And he said, "They're coming for me." I knew he was going to die. He was so calm and content. I asked him to give Jesus a hug for me when he sees Him...then I woke up. I called my aunt immediately when I woke b/c the dream was so profound. And here we are 2 wks later in the hospital.)
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oh sweetie, I am thinking about you and keeping you and your family in my prayers. Big hugs! :(
oh Angela I'm so sorry for you and you know I'm in prayer for your Grandfather. I remember how I would feel when my Grammy would go the hospital and I would feel like "this is it..she is going home with the Lord"... We know that they will be in a better place but that is hard to handle because we love them so very much and want them here with us. Angela I pray that he is not in any pain and that the hospital is keeping him in comfort.
Saying so many prayers for your grandfather and all of you. I'm here for you.
Oh Angela- I didn't see this yesterday- I haven't been getting on much once the boys are home- I am SO SORRY! I am teary eyed and wish I could just give you a big hug! We have a huge burn unit in Augusta and many are flown in - including my uncle who lives in Savannah - there was a chemical explosion at his plant-and through Gods hands he know does lectures on plant safety. I hate that your grandfather lived such a long life to go this way, I know you do. God's plan, mysterious as it is - Take all you can from it-as heartbreaking as it is ...
Thank you my friend's.........you make my heart sing ...even during this difficult time.
oh Angela I hate to hear this but am thankful you and your family can agree to make him comfortable as best you can. Wow how spooky about your dream but I think that is cool how things work out like that. Before my grandma's death I was surrounded by cardinals all the time everywhere I went there were those dang red birds. The day before she died, one came outta nowhere and dive bombed straight into my windshield while driving and scare me to death! Weird huh? Man I am soo soo sorry about your grandpa, he has lived a long life tho with many many memories for you to have, cherish that. Much love to you now Angela and your family. XOXOXOX
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. I pray that your Grandfather is in NO PAIN at all. May he be with those he loves and have only the best memories of days gone by.
My heart goes out to you and your family and can't imagine the pain and stress you all are going through. I am praying that God will keep your granny's body comfortable until his spirit is called home to be with the Lord. Thank God for blessing him with such longevity.....The Holy Spirit is your comforter!
OH Angela I'm so glad to hear an update. Your Grandfather sounds like a great man. Keeping his spirits up. I'll continue to pray for him.
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Oh sweetie you know my prayers are with you always. I wish I could be there with you. Someday I will tell you about my dreams and my dad. Keep me posted and call me when you can. XOXOXO
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