Hospital Stay

My grandmother had to go to the ER today because she was having trouble breathing. When the doctor came in and told her she needed to stay a day or two for observation, she proclaimed this in front of him: "SHIT! You mean I have to stay? I didn't come up here to stay."
Location: Virginia, USA

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  1. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I enjoyed reading some of your posts, and what a great idea for a blog! I was so close to my Grandmother, and I'm glad my Daughter got to know her before she passed away at the age of 94. She was sharp until the end, and like your Grandmother, she was great at math! I subscribed to your emails, and Liked you on Facebook and Twitter.

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  2. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    SHIT! Make sure she drinks a lot of water - that can contribute to difficulty breathing. Happened to my mom and landed her in the ER last month. Please keep the blog posted.

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  3. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    thanks justfindit4u, i reciprocated the likes. thankfully all my grandparents survived well into my adulthood and i got to know them. both my grandmothers and one grandfather is still alive and they're all characters.

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  4. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    thanks lori, hopefully she'll only be in there a day or two. her copd is acting up, she took a breathing treatment while in the hospital and they're making sure she doesn't get short winded again or develop pneumonia. good tip about the water, but man, she's stubborn. we keep a big glass of water on her table but she won't drink it even though we encourage her. we've tried kool-aid, crystal light,lemonade, and other beverages but she just never drank a lot, even before she got sick.

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  5. Nicole weaverJune 16, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Lisa,

    Bless you! It is a great thing you are doing for your grandmother. Blogging about it will keep you sane. Sorry ,your grandma had to go to the ER. I am returning a follow from WELCOME WEDNESDAY BLOG HOP. Thanks.

    Nicole Weaver
    Trilingual children's Author
    http://mysisterismybestfriend.blogspot.com

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  6. TerriJune 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Your grandmother sounds like a character, I like her already ha! Have a great weekend.
    I tried to follow you with my other id but I can't tell if it worked or not.

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  7. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    thanks Terri

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