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Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 504

Like henk, my grandmother has been struck by a stroke, and on her 94th birthday today, no less. Some present...

I'm about to go with my aunt to take her to emergency, but this appears to be nearing the end...

She is having trouble remembering things suddenly, like the time of day and where the dining room of her retirement home is...signs of stroke.

<sighs>

Still, if it is her time, she's a remarkable woman, born in 1914 3 months premature, survived breast cancer, a previous stroke, and was relatively upwardly mobile and still lucid until about 6 months ago.

Rank: Veteran Joined: 21 Sep 2009 Posts: 728

is very sad to hear, seems there's a fair bit of bad news about these days, it sounds as though she has had a long and remarkable life my best wishes go out to you and your family in your time of crisis mate

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 4122

I know how you feel.

you have my support.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Posts: 3215

I'm sorry to hear that Gantros. I hope she'll pull through.

Rank: Mr. Fabulous Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 582

All the best, Gantros, I hope everything ends up okay.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 504

Some good news, she didn't have a stroke, it was low blood sugar. My grandmother has apparently lost the sensation of hunger, so she simply wasn't eating, which was compounded by the fact that she wasn't taking her medication with food. So, the hospital gave her a clean bill, and she now has to keep food with her and eat regularly to keep her strength up.

Rank: Veteran Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Posts: 803

Good to hear Gantros. Very Happy

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 1556

Glad to see that it wasn't a serious

Rank: Veteran Joined: 21 Sep 2009 Posts: 728

wow i didnt know that could happen, then again there are cases of people who fell hungry constantly, like they think they are starving if they are not eating

great to hear the news gantros

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 4122

good news for you.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 2112

That's wonderful news, Gantros. I sincerely hope that things will return to normalacy for you and your grandmother both.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 504

In other news...I just got laid off, let funemployment begin!

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 2112

That's terrible news, Gantros! Sad

And so is my timing.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 06 Feb 2007 Posts: 648

I'm glad to hear your Grandmother was all right - seems she is still quite remarkable! Sorry to hear about the unemployment, I hope that works out for you soon.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 3428

Glad to know that it was low blood insted of a attack. Sorry about beeing layed off...

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 05 Jan 2009 Posts: 4287

Hopefully this joke isnt in bad taste, but least have sum fun before being layed off? say yelling out loud "F all of you!"? ^_^;

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 4668

Sounds like you've got a tough old bird for a grandmother. Those are the best kind. I'm very glad to hear she's alright after all. I'm also very sad to hear you were laid off. The first thing I suggest you do is have some fun and celebrate your newfound freedom. Then, after you regain conciousness, you can start looking for a new job.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 14 Aug 2006 Posts: 731

You just never know when stuff is going to happen in your life at times.I hope that your Grandma improves and that you manage to find a new job. ^.^

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 1556

Horrible timing. Sad to hear.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1462

Geez. I'm combing through these things due to time limits, but it seems the Royal and beloved members are dropping like flies around here.

I hope the best for you Gantros. Remember you have plenty of folks here to lean on for support.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 504

Thanks, if anyone would like to AIM me, it's Armageddeus (from my Diablo playing days). I would love to chat with any of you, especially with all this free time I have now...

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 2112

If you're up late and feel a burning desire to hold a mediocre converstion( Laughing

), I'm usually available on yahoo.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 2568

I can't recall, are you on FA yet Gantros? If so, you can always toss me a note there. I can get on it at work and try to keep my replies fresh and hasty.

I'll certainly add you to my list of prayers to go out.