My grandma is very poorly

Gilly so sorry to hear about your nan.
My mum slowly drifted away after slipping into a deeper and deeper sleep,her organs where slowly giving up as well.
we sat with mum all night and nurses where wonderful in making sure she was comfortable,we held her hand and talked to her,I am sure she heard, as my brother was working away as a long distance driver,we explained he was on his way..she waited for him she stirred when he walked in....everything there after was peaceful.
what I am trying to say if your nan is un responsive I am sure she knows you are there say everything you need to,and tell her how much you love herxxxx

Heartbreaking - no other words to say - just so sad for you.

gillybob, I've just logged on and seen your post. It's so hard for you, but not for her, not now. You're sitting with her, chatting away and there's every chance she's hearing and perhaps sometimes understanding what you're saying.
How lucky you've both been, to have each other in your lives. xx

gilly sorry to hear that your Grandma is in hospital, stay strong, you have been a good granddaughter to her and she will appreciate your love and attention

I whispered to my dear one that it was ok to go, as she slept more and more and eventually slipped away.
Sending you heartfelt support....

Thinking of you, gillybob. I hope she does not suffer for long. Life is hard at times like this

Oh Gilly how awfully sad for you. Thinking of you and sending love x

Sending every good wish to you & your family, gillybob

Oh gilly I do feel for you I know by your posts in the past how much you
love your grandma. She is very fortunate to have such a loving granddaughter in you, take care of yourself

Sorry to hear this, gillybob. Knowing it's time to let go is heartbreaking but inevitable.

Your grandmother has been lucky to have such a loving granddaughter.

Oh yes - keep talking. even if she does not clock every word, your familiar voice will be balm to her.

Oh gilly {{{hugs}}} I have messaged you. Be strong and just keeping talking to Grandma xxxxx

Nothing I can add to what others have said really, but wanted to say how sorry I am to hear your news.

Your close relationship with your grandma has been evident in your posts and you have clearly been a wonderful granddaughter. It doesn't matter what age someone is when we love them, it is still so hard to let them go. Sadly, part of loving someone means we sometimes have to let them go.

I hope she sleeps peacefully away, although I know your heart is breaking, you must console yourself with the long and blessed relationship the two of you shared.

Hugs, love and

Dear gilly I'm so sorry, I know how much you love your Grandma and it's so hard to say goodbye. I do think she will be able to hear you and be aware of your presence and that will be a comfort to her in her last days. You couldn't have been a better granddaughter to her and she will know that too. x

gilly You have shared so much about your lovely grandma with us on here that I'm sure many of us feel we know her. I'm so sorry you are having to go through this painful time even though we know it will come for all of us at some point. When my mum was dying over a period of five days we talked about many things and when she was sleeping I carried on talking about goodness knows what. I'm sure she heard some of it and it helped me to stay calm.

Your grandma will be in no doubt about how much you loved her and I am sure you have made her later years easier and happier by all that you have done for her so willingly. Keep doing what you're doing. It's possible she will have one or two lucid moments before the end so be ready for that. If it happens you will know what to say because it will come from your heart

We never have long enough with those we love. You have been a big part in her life and she in yours. So many memories. Thinking of you x

Gillybob no matter how much we know this time will come we are still unprepared for it. With my mother I didn't know how I was supposed to feel if that makes sense. You have been a wonderful GD with a lovely relationship. Take comfort from that.

For what it is worth.

I was by the bed of a relative who was dying during one evening in hospital this year. For reason I wont go in to, as she was dying, I was the only one there.
I went out twice to keep people up to date with how she was, and each time I returned after the 15 minutes I was away, she had deteriorated.

I am very much of the opinion that she could hear me at her bedside. So, you ramble on

Gillybob Try and hang on to the thoughts of that lovely tea you had together, it was special to both of you.

Keep chatting to her - remember that she can probably hear you even if she can't respond. Hold and stroke her hand, comforting for both of you.

Thinking of you gillybob.

Sending hugs and to you gillybob.

Thank you all for your lovely, kind comments. I'm so glad I was able to share my thoughts with you all today. You are all truly wonderful.

I know many people feel like I do every day, but it's just so hard when it's happening to you isn't it?

My mind was racing during the night as the are so many things I want need to tell her and I might not get another chance. When I sit by her bed I find myself rambling on about all sorts of things in the hope that some if it is getting through and she can hear me.....

Gillybob. You have been such a wonderful granddaughter to her. Parting is so hard. It is time for her to go, that is what her body is telling her. She has had a good long life, especially with you in it. She will sleep away and that's how it should be. Be brave and {{hugs}}

Ah Gillybob it's so hard. I'm sorry.

Your life is on hold. And you are probably in shock.
If it is all right with you, I will pray that your family are all given some strength and peace to help you cope with all of this.