Don't understand

[Mrs Ulfwald]

I am so tired of hearing bad news. My grandmother just found out yesterday 2 of her arteries in her heart is 100% blocked one that is coming into the heart is still in good condition don't know for sure about the 4th one. They are telling the family that surgery isn't an option because of her age (88) and her other health issues and just this past Friday we found out our cousins little girl just past way from medulloblastoma which she was diagnosed with on her first birthday 3.5 years ago. Her mother is due to have her second child in just a few weeks. Her funeral was yesterday. I just can't imagine what she is going through having to bury one child while getting ready to have another. Right now I am just an emotional wreck. I fall apart at a drop of a hat, which isn't good when I have a 4 year old son to take care of. How do I handle all of this? My husband has been wonderful and understanding but it is hard for me to deal with all of this all at once. Please help!

 

[sixone]

Wow, that's a lot to deal with at once.

1. Lots of hugs for your hubby and your son, if you're not already. It helps a lot!
2. Do what you gotta do - if you need to have a cry, do it! Better to let it out than keep it bottled up inside.
3. Remember that this stressful, painful time will pass. You've been through this before, and you'll make it to the other side like you did then.

 

[NuroMancer]

Originally posted by: Mrs Ulfwald
I am so tired of hearing bad news. My grandmother just found out yesterday 2 of her arteries in her heart is 100% blocked one that is coming into the heart is still in good condition don't know for sure about the 4th one. They are telling the family that surgery isn't an option because of her age (88) and her other health issues and just this past Friday we found out our cousins little girl just past way from medulloblastoma which she was diagnosed with on her first birthday 3.5 years ago. Her mother is due to have her second child in just a few weeks. Her funeral was yesterday. I just can't imagine what she is going through having to bury one child while getting ready to have another. Right now I am just an emotional wreck. I fall apart at a drop of a hat, which isn't good when I have a 4 year old son to take care of. How do I handle all of this? My husband has been wonderful and understanding but it is hard for me to deal with all of this all at once. Please help!

Can they do a Angioplasty to clear the artery?


Good luck

 

[Mrs Ulfwald]

No they can't because it might blow the artery out.

 

[maximus maximus]

Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done. Now, if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hit, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you are because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that!

Quote from the movie Rocky Balboa.

 

[Ulfwald]

You cannot let sorrow and depression rule your life. I know it is hard, especially right after Catie died you find out about your grandmother.

I have lost 3 grandparents since you have been in my life, and you were there for me each time, and I am here for you. Just remember, we have a great little boy together, and he smiles every time he sees us. He is full of hugs and kisses for each of us that never seems to run out.

Your grandmother has been around a very long time, and she may be around for a bit longer still. She has lived a full life with the man of her dreams, your granddaddy. They have a love that most people can only dream about. And because she has been loved by her husband/sweetie, as well as loved by her family, she has had a very rich life, and will continue to do so until God decides it is time for her to come home.