[MountainMomma]

This is off topic and going to be very long, but my children really need some prayers today and I don't know where else to turn to.

My ex husbands grandmother (Nancy) has been sick and in the hospital for a couple of weeks. We knew the end would be near. Last night at the hospital, Nancy's daughter Tracy wasn't feeling well, and everyone assumed that she was sick because of the lack of sleep and not eating right, so they sent her home. Nancy was alert at that time. She say goodbye, telling Tracy "I want you to know that I love you. I don't know if I will still be here when you come back tomorrow, and that is okay. Know that it's okay. I love you. Go home and take care of yourself." Tracy left with her daughter Stacy. Less an hour later Nancy had slipped into a coma. The family was just getting ready to call and update the two girls when Stacy called to tell the family that the emergency squad had just picked Tracy up. She collapsed and she was not breathing and had no pulse.

At the small local hospital they used a defib to shock Tracy's heart, inserted a breathing tube and sent her to the trauma hospital in Morgantown. Nancy was in the other hospital in Morgantown. At shortly after two this morning Nancy passed away. At shortly after 10 this morning they turned off Tracy's life support.

At shortly after 11 am this morning my father-in-law stopped by to let my husband know that they don't believe we have long with his grandfather. My kids have to deal with two deaths on their father's side in less than 12 hours, and now have the potential of a death on their step-dad's side (who has been in their life longer than their father was) looming over them. It's been a nightmare of a day already and has the potential to get much worse. Pleas say a prayer for these kids. I don't know how much more they can take.

[my3sonsplus1]

Wow! That is a lot to deal with at one time! Definitely sending thoughts and prayers their way!

[humnck]

That is just so saddening! Your children will be in my T&Ps and your DH's grandfather will be too! HUGS!!!!

[MountainMomma]

Thanks ladies. I appreciate it.

[LindseyE117]

Oh no! I am so sorry that all those terrible things are happening to your family. You all will be in my prayers.

[Belita]

I'm so sorry for all that your family is going through. That's awful!

[doremi]

Oh, I am so very sorry for all you are going through! What a tragedy. Praying for all of you!

[martilynne]

Oh my goodness, that is terrible! They will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[L-SBB]

oh my goodness Stefanie, what a horrible tragedy i am so very sorry - huge hugs to you & your kids. How very sad to suffer such loss like that all at once.

[.:Shortcake:.]

Sending lots of T&P for you and your family How horrible that your all going through that!

[MountainMomma]

Thanks ladies. I appreciate your prayers.

Small peanuts compared to everything else that is going on, but if you know my luck, you will find at least a little bit of humor in this....... AF decided that late Thursday night/early Friday morning was the PERFECT time to show up, so while dealing with all the emotional stuff that comes with the losses we've experienced, I've also had to deal with the severe cramps, bloating, and mood swings that accompanies AF each cycle. -sigh-

Is it 2013 yet?!?

[Trish36]

Lurking.
Just wanted to say I am so sorry for the losses your family is going through! Sending tons of thoughts and HUGS to your children!!!! What a sad start to the year.

[MauMama]

I'm so sorry for the losses in your family. I am sending up prayers for peace in your mourning.

[pepper73]

Oh no! That is so heartbreaking! It's hard enough to deal with one loss, but to have multiple losses, especially with one being so sudden and unexpected, is just tragic. I am sending thoughts & prayers to your children and family!