My darling Gran passed away on Sunday 12th August. It may sound strange but I am honoured to say it was my husband and I that were by her side when she peacfully slipped away. I wouldnt have wanted to be anywhere else than with her. It had been a very traumatic week for the whole family after she was rushed to hospital with immense stomach pains. We were taken on the most horrific rollercoaster I have ever experienced and never want to experience again. My family are incredibly close and no-one wanted my Gran to be left alone in hospital. We all adored her so much. We set up a rotation between us all to ensure one of us was with her 24/7 and she was never alone. After many differernt opinions, the doctors finally confirmed that she had a serious blood clot to her bowel which was effectively killing it off. My Gran was 84 and wasnt strong enough for an operation. After too many heartbreaking nights with my Gran begging us all to help her and stop her pain, the doctors finally admitted that there was nothing they could do for my Gran and it was time to put her on the Liverpool Care (end of life) Plan which would manage her pain and ease any other symptoms. Everyone she loved and cared about had been to visit her, even all her great-grandchildren which I know she was thankful for and really enjoyed. She felt at peace and ready to go. Within an hour of starting her on the plan, her pain was gone and she went into a restful deep sleep. When my husband and I took over from my mum & dad at 5am Sunday morning, there was no change, she was still sleeping peacfully. At 8.15am her breathing was slowing...she was slipping away. I immediately rang all the family who rushed to be by her side but I knew they werent going to make it. Within minutes, she was gone. I held her hand throughout and told her how much we all loved her and that we would miss her incredibly but it was time for her to rest now. Gran's funeral is on Tuesday 28th Aug and it will be the hardest day of my life but I know she is safe and happy now. No more worries, no more pain, just freedom and happiness, back with my grandad where she belongs.
Gran,
I will miss you always, love you forever
xxxxxxxxxx
