Personal Request...surgery is over (non VMK)

[tequoia]

My family needs your prayers. I just got a call from my Mom. My 85yr old Gram needs surgery. Apparently she bumped her leg the other day and noticed that the bruise was spreading rapidly. The doctor sent her to the ER for some tests yesterday, but did not seem to concerned, even went so far as to say she would be home today. Today my Gram was in great spirits. They sent for a surgical consult strictly as a formality, but all thought she would be released today. Unfortunately, that is not the case. It turns out that my Gram's leg is full of blood clots, and they need to be removed right away.So, surgery has been scheduled for tomorrow am at 10. I am going to the hospital to see her in a little bit, I have to put on my happy face for her, but it is very difficult. You see Christmas in a lot of ways has always revolved around my Gram.

For as long as I can remember we have gone to my Aunt's house on Christmas Eve and from the time I could talk, the grandchildren had to put on a Christmas Show for Gram to get their presents. Even when I got married and had my children, I was still expected to perform. On Christmas Day everyone comes to my house for dinner and board games. Gram hasn't missed a year since I got married 10 years ago. When we play board games she sits in her recliner drinking Bourbon and yelling out answers to the games depending on whose team is losing until she passes out, from the exhaustion of the holiday or the amount of Bourbon she has consumed is anyone's guess.

She is a remarkable lady, stubborn and independent and an inspiration to me my whole life. I look forward to many more Christmas seasons with her...in that spirit, if you believe in prayer or even if you only believe in the spirit of Christmas please think and hope good thoughts for my Gram and our family.

Take this time to let everyone around you know how much they mean to you because you never know when that chance will be snatched away.

I am sorry that I rattled on so long, but this was theraputic for me. It allowed me to remember all of the good Christmas holidays and shored me up for what's to come. I have to go put on my happy face for my kids now because the one thing that Gram would not forgive me for would be ruining her great grandson's Christmas.

Happy Holidays and May the Spirit of Christmas Live Within You!


****The surgery is over and seems to have been a success. Unfortunately the 2-3 day recovery period will probably be 2-3 weeks for Gram, it seems her skin on her leg has not been receiving any blood flow and may be dead, she will probably need a skin graft to close the wound. However, I am just breathing a sigh of relief that she came throught the surgery ok, we will deal with whatever comes next.

I have spoken to many of my cousins and the plan is to still meet for Christmas Eve and during the show time we are going to call Gram on the speakerphone and sing for her. She is in good spirits and has demanded we go about our Christmas business and not worry about her...yeah right!

Thanks for all the prayers, I really do believe they helped her and I know the suppport helped me... Thanks for all you Dis!

 

[kaitykatz7]

Oh my! She is in my prayers!Two days before Chrisrmas none the less!

 

[VMK_KrazyLuke]

Wow! She Is My Prayers To I Go To A Catholic School So I Pray A Lot.... We Pray Everyday For Everybody So She Has Our Prayers!!!!


Hope It"s All Ok!!!

Krazyluke

 

[aeryn]

I'll keep your Gram in my thoughts & prayers this holiday season and hope she has a speedy recovery. I'll also send a little Pixie Dust your way to help you keep that smile and your spirits up as well. As long as Gram is in your memories she'll be there with you for the holiday.

Today is the 10 year anniversary of my Dad's passing, so I'm doing a lot of reflecting and remembering. The one thing we all have to cherish is our memories.

 

[LoriR]

Hugs to you

You and your family will definitely be in my prayers.

 

[disvaclub92]

Oh Tea!! I am so sorry!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Hugs Dis

 

[lovethattink]

Prayer said. Will keep her in my prayers. Please provide update after surgery.

 

[Alyce]

I am so sorry this is happening now.......She is in my prayers, as well as your whole family.
Take care​

 

[Dagny]

I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this, especially during the holidays. Your family is in my prayers.

 

[kitashus]

Oh, tequoia! I don't know what to say. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hugs to you...

 

[PurpleDuck]

Tequoia, I am sorry to hear about your Grams. Please know she and your family will be in my prayers, my friend.

 

[BrittnTylersMom]

Sounds like your Gram is a lil bit of a firecracker, much like my own Gram.
I'm sorry your Gram has to have surgery, but glad to know the clots were found and can be removed. Your Gram and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

's to you too Aeryn. I know how hard is it to lose Dad.

 

[Captain Brain]

Tequoia,she is in my prayers.I hope she gets better!

 

[Maleficent2]

Tequoia you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers...and may the Christmas spirit watch out over your gram.



Good thoughts for a sucessful surgery and a speedy recovery for your Gram.


Mal

 

[Empare]

Tequoia, You and your family will be in prayers. Grandmothers are a lot tougher than we give them credit for sometimes. My great grandmother is getting a day at the spa for Christmas! I understand how talking and typing can be theraputic. It works for me too. Hugs from us here at dis!

 

[MicMin]

Prayers and good wishes for your Gram and all of your family.

 

[BriarRosie]

Your grandmother sounds like a pistol! I think she'd get along with
my soon-to-be 91 year old grandmother.

You're in my thoughts, Tea. I think the brain waves are closer to you
here in the Chicago area.

 

[BobRichmond]

...It turns out that my Gram's leg is full of blood clots, and they need to be removed right away...

My wishes and prayers are with her and all her family.

The bright side is they caught the blood clots and are going to remove them. They did not catch them in time in my mother's case and that has caused a whole series of ongoing medical problems.

 

[JeanJoe]

My thoughts are with you -- she certainly does sound like a fighter! Best wishes to you and her in this difficult time.

 

[Belle1997]

Just to let you know I am thinking of your family and praying for the Grandma's surgery. When I went on Dis this is the first spot I checked to see if there was an update. I am so sorry you are going through this difficult time. Definately prayers for you today. And I am glad we have someone we can prayer to. Christmas is about the greatest gift God could give us. And because of that we have a direct link to him. So I do believe in prayer and I am praying for everyone in your family for God peace comfort at this time. I know God Answers not always the way we want but he does care and so do I.