Tonight...

[dimbee]

Tonight, I got to sit by the bed of one of the downright sweetest lady's bed as she lays deathly ill saying her goodbyes and biding her time until the final moment. It was surreal. To see how this wonderful 94 year old woman has withered like a flower over the last 2 weeks has been so saddening. She is my fiance's great-grandmother and the two of them are incredibly close. Closer than any I've ever seen. Best friends and family, always. This is incredibly hard on my gal, seeing her slowly fade away. It started with kidney failure 2 weeks ago. Since then, she has known her fate and has been saying her goodbyes. She's given everyone their Christmas presents. She loves getting kisses right now. The doctor says she has maybe 2-3 more days to live. All positive thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

Here's to you, Memere.

[davos]

damn she was old

[Panthro]

The women of that generation are tough as nails and as loving as I've experienced. Thoughts and prayers

[dimbee]

damn she was old

Indeed. My own great-grandmother lived to 100 and my grandmother is now 95, so there's hope that I and my bride will live past 75! :D

[dimbee]

The women of that generation are tough as nails and as loving as I've experienced. Thoughts and prayers

No kidding and thanks man.

[Falcons1stPanthers2nd]

Sucks to hear but sounds like she lived a good long life. Best wishes to you and yours.

[Gin and Juice]

Tonight, I got to sit by the bed of one of the downright sweetest lady's bed as she lays deathly ill saying her goodbyes and biding her time until the final moment. It was surreal. To see how this wonderful 94 year old woman has withered like a flower over the last 2 weeks has been so saddening. She is my fiance's great-grandmother and the two of them are incredibly close. Closer than any I've ever seen. Best friends and family, always. This is incredibly hard on my gal, seeing her slowly fade away. It started with kidney failure 2 weeks ago. Since then, she has known her fate and has been saying her goodbyes. She's given everyone their Christmas presents. She loves getting kisses right now. The doctor says she has maybe 2-3 more days to live. All positive thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

Here's to you, Memere.

They are a completely different generation! Alot tougher and nicer than current generations. My grandmother is 88 and still push mows her 1.5 acre lot, refuses to let us boys do it. As hard as it is to say good-bye to the matriarch, she has had a full life! God Bless!

[dimbee]

They are a completely different generation! Alot tougher and nicer than current generations. My grandmother is 88 and still push mows her 1.5 acre lot, refuses to let us boys do it. As hard as it is to say good-bye to the matriarch, she has had a full life! God Bless!

Yes she has had a full life. Letting go is hard, nonetheless.

[boo7382]

Sorry to hear.

Glad she got to live a long, happy, fulfilled life.

Be glad you only had to see her deteriorate for such a short time and that she was given the opportunity to be a part of your lives for this long.

Ive learned recently that no matter how long you know its coming, its still hard when the moment actually arrives.

[Cat]

That sucks. Thinking about ya.

<----so good with words.

[tattoorhino]

Prayers sent. Sorry your having to go through this tough time around the holidays.

[Chaos]

It's going to be tougher to be strong for your fiance after her great-grandmother passes, given their close bond. I wish you the best with that.

[Anybodyhome]

One helluva woman and person. The grace and honor she carries with her should be a lesson for all...

[CarolinaNCSU]

Awesome life if looks like and cool that she gets to say her goodbyes. I had a great-grandmother die this year at 102 and the changes women of that age went through over their lifetimes is crazy. Prayers for your family man.