Death and Life

This has been a very rough week for us. My husbands Grandmother had a severe stroke Friday night. She is in ICU on life support and not expected to recover. It is amazing how things like this bring you closer. We have been working together to help his Grandfather. It has been a very heart wrenching experience because she will not be getting any better and the machines are keeping her alive. I have been in there alot with her, talking to her about our kids and then my brother in laws little ones. Telling her what is on CNN and the weather etc. Ironically the Geriatric ICU is on the same floor as the Maternity Wing.

And after dealing with some of the craziness wtih my husband's family...It has given me a new appreciation for the difficulties I have had with my Mom.

My Granny went back into the hospital this week. She is doing pretty good. Thank goodness most of my family is closer to where she is. I know that she is in good hands. The girls and I are going to try and call her tonight to say hi. Hopefully that will perk her up too.

This morning when I was dropping my youngest off at the sitters I learned that one of the other parents had committed suicide. My heart is just broken for the kids, his fiannce, and the family. Not to mention the kids at the sitters. All of us basically hang out and talk especially if the kids are outside. We have all been to parties for the kids around each other etc. Having recently been in that dark place.....I know how hard it is on the kids and I know now that is not the thing to do to solve your problems. It just leaves behind so much guilt and uncertainity.

So today we say alot of prayers for all that need them. Tonight I have to tell Amber about the parent that died.

Much has happened this week. Much has been learned this week. Live life to the fullest and enjoy your family. Make sure they know how much you love them.