My grandparents

[BalloonzForU]

My grandmother has been sick for about 16 years now. With constant testing of her bone marrow (very painful testing), she's been a trouper and has kept fighting. We've almost lost her a few times. My dad just called me to inform me that she has been officially diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), and is down to 65lbs. We've known for sometime this would happen as her blood counts have been borderline for the past 14 or so years.

I used to spend my summers on Staten Island with my grandma, grandpa & my aunt when I was a kid, and I cherish the memories of those good times when both of my grandparents were healthy and active. My grandfather has been dealing with a heart condition, sugar, and alzheimer for the past 6 years, and is not all there. He sleeps all the time, and even when he is up he is helpless or just plain mean. It's sad to watch both of them grow old, as they were always so lively. I'm afraid that this summer will be the last time I get to spend any time with them.

 

[The NY Gecko]

I'm very sorry Felicia. I went through some troubling times last summer so if you need someone to talk to I'm here. PM away.

 

[brandy101010]

I'm sorry your granparents are sick. I hope you get to spend some good times with them this year. Keep your head up. You seem to be dealing with a lot this year. I hope things get better for you soon. You know how to find me if you need to talk. Love ya! :hugs:

 

[KiKi]

im so sorry your grandparents arent wel and i hope you get to spend alot of quality time with them this summer

 

[Nastynotch]

sorry to hear the grim news. best of luck to you

 

[bittner_344]

hey felicia, i sorry to hear this, best of luck with your grandparents. it seems you guys had alot of fun together.
brett

 

[BalloonzForU]

Thank you everyone for your support and friendship.

 

[bittner_344]

no prob fe

 

[Perefalcon]

I know how it feels Fe, I used to do the same thing, spend summers up at the campground with my grandpa...until he went through 5 heartattacks in 3 years and we lost him. It still hurts, just remember that no matter what happens, I'm sure that they're remembering the same summers that you are and even when they are gone, they're watching over you.

You're in my thoughts

 

[Gregg M]

Sorry Felicia,
I hope everything works out and you get to spend more than one more summer with your grandparents...

 

[BalloonzForU]

Thank you Jill

Sorry Felicia,
I hope everything works out and you get to spend more than one more summer with your grandparents...

Thank you Gregg. Each summer it's been in the back of my mind, is this it? Is this the last summer? With the quick decline I'm not as optomistic this summer as I have been in the past. However it kills me to see them in this way, I just keep thinking that when it is their time to go that they will not be suffering anymore, and it gives me some peace.

 

[Nigel4less]

Im soooooo sorry about that... I hope you feel better soon