I would like to ask you to pray for my family right now. Tomorrow (Monday) my dear sweet Memaw will undergo a very risky surgery to put a feeding tube into her stomach. We found out on Friday that her esophagus is completely blocked and she has no way of getting food or drink unless she gets the feeding tube. The doctor was very honest with us about chance of her making it through the surgery, but he believes (as does the family) that this is the best option for her. {the photo above was taken Thursday before we knew that the liquids she was drinking weren't making it to her stomach}
**UPDATE - Memaw was unable to have surgery this morning because she has pneumonia. Please pray that she will have quick healing so surgery won't be postponed too long.
From a medical standpoint, it looks as though we are in the last days (weeks) of her life, but we're not going to discount her stubbornness...which we joke has gotten her to the ripe old age of 97 1/2 years. :)
Memaw's wish is to be at home. We are praying that she will be able to recover from the surgery enough to get her home to spend her last days there.
Our hearts are heavy. It is never easy to say goodbye, but we are thankful for the hope and comfort we have through Christ.
I sing this song to my babes every night, but tonight I sang it to Memaw.
Jesus loves me! this I know,
For the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to Him belong,
They are weak, but He is strong.
Jesus loves me! loves me still,
Tho I'm very weak and ill;
From His shining throne on high,
Watches o'er me where I lie.
Jesus loves me! He will stay
Close beside me all the way;
If I trust Him, when I die
He will take me home on high.
Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me,
The Bible tells me so.
Praying for you all and for sweet Memaw during these days. Love you all so much! Aunt J.
ReplyDeleteHer smile in these pictures says it all. I met her only once -- at your wedding, and she is an unforgettable lady. It's so easy to sing Jesus Loves Me and not meditate on the words, but when you take the time to just read the words, it's a powerful and glorious message. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLifting up your family for the Lord's comfort.
ReplyDeleteBeen praying for and thinking of your family and Memaw all weekend. She has an unforgettable face that speaks of a sweet, Godly demeanor. Praying y'all experience the grace and peace of God during the uncertainty of the days ahead.
ReplyDeletePrecious moments with your beautiful grandmother. I cannot believe how lovely she still is at 97 1/2! WOW! Praying the days ahead of filled with God's overwhelming peace and magnificent grace.
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you and your family Kelly.
Lynnette
Thinking of you and your family. Saying goodbye is never an easy thing to do. I will send up prayers for you all!
ReplyDeletePraying my dear!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Kelly. I will be praying for your family, and specifically for your grandma.
ReplyDeleteI will keep your family in my prayers. My mother is under hospice care, they said back in February that she would only live another 4 - 6 months, she can't hardly eat anything either. So I kind of know what you are going through.
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