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[lotesse]

My great-grandmother had a stroke today. She's in the hospital, and my grandparents are driving down to be with her. That's all I know--my family's out for the day.

She's ninety years old, and she lived in her own home unsupported until last year. She's a powerful, crochety, brilliant lady who knows more piano music by heart than most have forgotten in a lifetime. She still plays almost every day, and always from memory. The music just comes out of her.

I hope that she doesn't linger. It sounds horrible, but I hope that she passes on. She was so unhappy when she had to move into the home, so afraid of losing her power. She woke up about an hour ago, and the only thing she said was "I'm scared." I hope that she doesn't have to live as an invalid. Her left side is paralyzed.

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[fangirlsays.livejournal.com]

*hugs tightly* I'm thinking of you and sending good thoughts, hon. *more hugging*

[lotesse]

thanks so much. *hugs back*

[go-back-chief.livejournal.com]

Ah, I'm sorry! And I completely understand you, my maternal grandma lived six years after having been hit by a car, and she was in pain and deep anxiety every minute of it. :-( I hope the best for yours, whatever that is. *hugs*

[lotesse]

Whatever will be, will be. And we'll make the best of it. Right now we're just trying to figure out how bad it is, if I should leave school and go.

Thanks so much for your thoughts. I'm of the mind that things like that really do make a difference.

[melusina]

You and your family are in my thoughts. I really do understand what you mean. . .

[lotesse]

Thank you. Your icon is wonderful; it made me smile.

[xlii.livejournal.com]

*hugs* sounds like she's an amazing woman.

[lotesse]

Thanks, honey

[fictualities.livejournal.com]

*hugs* She sounds very cool. My thoughts are with you.

[rose-sous-globe.livejournal.com]

*hug hug hug* I'm glad you had a grandma you could be so close with. I hope things turn out all right.

[lotesse]

I'm lucky--four of my great-grandparents lived long enough that I knew them. She's the last.

And they will be all right, what ever happens. We'll make them be so. Thanks so much for the wishes.

[theprimrosepath.livejournal.com]

I wish I could give such a wonderful lady a hug, try to make her a little less afraid.

Hugs for you too. Watching from the helpless sidelines is a scary thing all on its own. *hug*