Bad Day

Today was a bad day =[ My dad is in Mexico on a business trip and I had been trying to get a hold of him to tell him the news. My mom called me around 9:30 this morning and wanted me to go in to school to tell them the news and that she would need Lindsey to stay longer. That was hard for me to tell them. It just seems so unreal!
The school counselor offered to talk to me so I sat there for a little bit.

After that I went to St. Pius around noonish and saw Fr. Bob. When I told him what happened he said, "Oh Katie, I'm so sorry!" and gave me a hug. He told me to join them for the senior luncheon. I didn't eat anything but I sat with them.

After the luncheon I stopped in at work and told Mary Catherine, Sandi, and Lisa what had happened. They all gave me a hug.

When I finally got a hold of my dad to tell him he was shocked and we both cried.
How am I gonna get thru this?

It's Not Fair!!!

I can't sleep at all! Last night I prayed a decade of the rosary for the people I wrote down on my list (including Grandma) and then I put in a CD called "Sanctuary" and was in bed at around 10:30. The last song I remember hearing was Jesus, Lover of My Soul. Right before I fell asleep I remember hearing these lyrics:
"Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to Thy bosom fly
While the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high.
Hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past.
Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last"

At 2:00 this morning my mom called me to tell me to pray because Grandma took a turn for the worst and fell out of bed. Mom put the phone up to Grandma's ear so I could tell her I love her and was praying for her. I told her "I love you Grandma and I'm praying for you a lot a lot a lot!"

I got up and just paced around telling God not to take her because I just lost Gypsy (our dog) almost a year ago. Tyler called about 5 minutes later and it calmed me down a bit. After talking to Tyler I tried calling my mom back but got no answer.

Then at 3:00 my mom called me to tell me Grandma had passed away. =[ It's just not fair!!!!

I went over to the Pawlaks (my mom told me to call them because I need to be with someone) and then I went to Luke's apartment but he and his room mates just played on the computer.

Still Not Out

My dad and I just got home...my mom is staying behind to take care of Grandma this week (she got a sub to cover for her).Well Grandma is still not out of the hospital. Friday was both my grandma and Tyler's birthday. Uncle Bob, Tyler, Mom, Dad, me, Uncle Gary, Aunt Teresa, Uncle Ted, and Aunt Deb were all in town to see my grandma and grandpa. We spent basically the whole weekend at the hospital. We got cake for the birthdays but it didn't seem right. I keep getting a gut feeling something isn't right. I was able to go to the store with Uncle Gary and I was asking him if he thinks Grandma will get better. He told me she's a strong woman and he's sure she'll get better...part of me wants to really believe that but my gut keeps telling me i can't. =[

Saturday evening we all went to Mass at a nearby church. Since it was close enough, we all walked there. Grandpa stayed back with Grandma though.

I hope Grandma gets better....it sux to see her like this -- it's scary for me when she gets dry heaves. All this time I'm the one she takes care of when I'm sick but now I see the strong woman sick....it's scary!

Grandma was transferred

Update on my grandma:
She was transferred to Ball Memorial Hospital. They still can't figure out what is wrong with her. Please keep her in your prayers! Luckily we'll all be together over the weekend.

Crazy Weekend

I'm back from the crazy weekend. My mom's sisters and brother also came in town this weekend and my aunts are going to be staying the entire week to help grandpa and be there for my grandma.
The doctor thinks Grandma has double pneumonia.
Ok so this is kinda funny --> When I arrived on Saturday (I drove by myself) it was around 1ish so since there is a burger king next to the hospital I stopped there for lunch before going to my grandma's room.
I went to my grandma's hospital room to say hi to everyone and just be there and then about 10 minutes later my mom's aunt linda comes in to see Grandma. When she saw me she said, "You wasn't at burger king was you?" When I told her I was she felt so bad because she thought it was me but wasn't sure. She told Uncle Larry she thought it was me but wasn't sure and she didn't want to come up to me and ask in case it wasn't though...she kept going on how bad she felt, lol.

Anyway, my aunts, uncles, and maybe one or two of my cousins are supposed to be together next weekend for an early thanksgiving.
Hopefully Grandma will feel better by then?

Hartford City

My, mom, Luke and I went to Hartford City today so we could help my grandpa get my grandma checked into the hospital. We left around 9 this morning and called grandma & grandpa's house but kept getting no answer. We finally found out grandpa had taken grandma to the hospital so we went straight there instead of going to the house. It was shortly after lunch when we got there so we went to grandma's hospital room.
Luke and I stayed for a while and then headed home; Mom stayed behind (she is staying for the weekend) tho.

I came back home tonight because I wanted to go to Mass tonight at St. Pius. It was in remembrance of all those who've died over the past year and I figured since I was planning on going anyway I'd pray for my grandma.I saw Fr. Bob after Mass and talked to him about my grandma. When he asked what her name was and I told him he said, "Of course I'll pray for Grandma Julie!".

Since I dont work this weekend I'm going back tomorrow to be with everyone this weekend.

Please Pray

My mom got an e-mail from her aunt (which was also forwarded on to my uncle and aunts) yesterday saying that my grandma didn't look good at all and in her opinion needs to be in a hospital.
My grandma has had a cold for about a month now and it hasn't gotten better yet. My mom talked to Grandma and Grandpa on the phone last week and my grandma said she has trouble breathing when she is up and around too long but is doing a little better. Early this morning my grandpa called my mom and told her that my grandma was having problems breathing and that she told him she heard his tapes..the only thing is he didn't have his vidoes on (he tapes gospel music - quartets usually). He just didn't know what to do anymore so he went into the other room and cried and prayed "Jesus Help Me". My mom told him that since it's come to that point where he can't do anything, she needs to be put in the hospital and that we'll be coming out this weekend to help and make sure things go smoothly when she gets checked in.

Feast of All Saints Day

Happy Feast of All Saints Day!!!!!