Saying Goodbye to Grandma
68She was a wonderful person, the best friend anyone could ever ask for. My Granny was a true blessing to anyone that had the pleasure of meeting her. She devoted her life to care for others as her career was that of a Home Health Nurse. Go-Go as she was named by her greatgrandson Collin, developed breast cancer in Feb 2005. She underwent a lumpectomy and rounds of chemo and radiation. By Oct 2006 she was having a lot of generalized fatigue. Upon testing and bone marrow biopsy she was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). She started her treatment in Dec 2006, again she had to battle for life. She always kept a smile on her face and never complained of pain. She was in clinical remission for about 11 months. In Dec 2007, our roller-coaster ride of emotions was once again about begin.
She was still a trooper, she lost her hair several times through her cancer battles; but always with bright blue eyes and a smile that could warm the coldest person's heart. Go-Go was told by her physicians that with her enlarged heart that with another round of chemo , her heart might not pull through. Being the person she was, she said "I'd rather die trying, than to do nothing at all" . She would always tell us that she wasn't going any where until the "Good Lord was Ready for Her". On the night of March 14, 2008, God came to carry her with His Loving Arms into Heaven. I don't worry about Granny being there, I know she is having a grand ole time, after all she is seeing people that she hasn't seen in a long time. Granny, I know you are having a blast up there chilling out Jesus, and all, But I just wanted to let you know that we are okay, just a little selfish, cause we miss you. Don't worry we are taking care of Pop too... Until we meet again .. I Love You....Renee
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This is a very touching article. I know it must have been hard to write, but I am glad you did.
God bless her.
Welcome to Hub Pages. What a wonderful tribute to your Granny. She sounds like one wonderful lady.
I enjoyed your touching story. I am glad you are here at HubPages and I look forward to your future Hubs!
Very touching story. Sorry for your loss. I understand the pain of losing someone you love. Especially to an illness as well. Keep your head up. The sun always shines after the rain. I look forward to more heartfelt HUBS from you soon... Take care!
Your grandmother was truly a woman of rare fortitude, rich beyond treasures at having a grandchild who loves her as much as you do.
May you be the one that carries her torch and may you touch the lives of many. For when you do this, the legacy of your grandmother lives on.
Welcome to Hubpages, my friend. I am honoured to be your fan.
Beautiful hub for a beautiful sounded lady!
Hub reminds me of the first time i said hello to my grandma, a few years ago and im glad i did get the chance to see her as she too is a very beautiful person! and i doubt i will ever get the chance to see ever again!,
ps,welcome to hubpages:)
Gramma sounds like such a warm, wonderful and courageous person. No wonder you miss her so much.
I am sorry for you loss. You have paid great tribute to a great woman here.
What a lovely tribute, Renee. Thank you for sharing your grandmother with all of us and I am so sorry for your loss
It is alway hard saying goodbye to grandmother's. I am fortunate to live in my grandparent's house where I can keep the memories alive practically everyday. Welcome Renee to hubpages!
Grandmas are just so special, they leave their mark of love in our hearts. Glad you wrote your first hub about an important person in your life.
Great hub regards Zsuzsy
Oh man, I think I need to go call my grandma now.
Welcome to HubPages and keep up the great work :)
This was a wonderful and touching first hub! Keep writing like that and I'll need a box of tissue ;-)
Welcome to Hubpages,
Carol
Touching tribute! Could feel your love. Welcome to hubpages!
This is a nice, hearfelt tribute to your grandmother. I lived with my grandmother for more than seven years, so I can appreciate your close bond. I'm sorry for your loss. And welcome to HubPages.
Our Grandmother was indeed a very wonderful person and will always be loved. Thank you all for commenting on Renee's tribute! She sincerely appreciates your thoughts and comments.
ProCW
Hey I am new and I was reading about Saying Goodbye to Grandma and it almost made me cry write back.
All over the world there is no one more special than Grandmas and I'm not just saying this because I'm one. I remember both of my grandmothers and my great-grandmother with love and fond memories.
Hugs and kisses until we're all together again, my Grandmas!!
Very touching.
Tom
Thanks to everyone. I really do miss my Go-Go, yesterday was 6 months since she left us and has been hanging out with Jesus...Still we miss her. ~~Renee~~
ProCW says:
17 months ago
You're gonna make me cry, Renee. :( I love and miss you dearly too, Gramma.
ProCW
Thumbs up, anyway... :)