Today, my grandma found out her lung cancer was winning and she is too weak to get chemotherapy anymore. She was told she is going to die, and I want to get/make her something to cheer her up or make her feel more comfortable. I am young and I have just lost my grandpa early November 2007 from Alzheimers, so I want to make sure I get to do something nice for my grandma. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I would suggest something simple that will brighten her day. Have you ever seen one of those No-sew fleece blankets? You can buy material with a pattern that is special for her. It will keep her warm and you will always have the blanket. I lost my wife to cancer Jan. 2008 and she always made the blankets and gave them as gifts. So now everyone she knew makes them and passes on the tradition and thinks of her when they do so. I have the one she made for me and it will always be here with me. God never said life would be easy, but he did promise it would be rewarding. Good luck and God bless....
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Just spend time with her. When my dad was dying with pancreatic cancer, he just enjoyed having some one sit with him. When he was in good spirits he'd talk and when he was tired I'd talk or we'd just sit. He loved pictures of his cows and dogs and things around the farm that he could not get out to see and he liked hearing about them. We'd also read the Bible, the newspaper, short stories, devotionals, letters from friends and family. Also she might enjoy it if you rub nice smelling lotions on her.
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Spent time with her. Sit by her. Talk to her. Help her with meals and housekeeping. That's all she needs now.
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Sorry to hear about her pending death. I would try to spend as much with her as possible. Visit her if you live in the same town as her. Help her with housecleaning and cook for her. Maybe watch a few movies that will make her smile or laugh. Maybe buy her something to occupy her time like a magazine or a puzzle to put together. I lost my last grandparent about a year ago. If or when you become a grandparent pass the kindness onto your grand kids.
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Reading this made me sad. Im vary sorry. May god be with her. Im not sure.
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Take time to visit as often as you are able. Make her cards for days you can't visit. Think about what she enjoyed doing when well, if she was a reader, maybe you could read aloud to her, if she enjoyed the garden, maybe you could bring her flowers or a pot plant or just tell her how her garden is changing with the seasons. If she is well enough, get her to tell you stories of her life and realy listen, maybe even record them so you can pass them on to your grandchildren. Make sure she knows how important she has been to you.
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Invite her to accept Christ into her heart.. This is the most important decision she can make. Then let her know how much you love her and ask her what she would like from you. God Bless you.
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The nicest thing you can do for her is tell her how much you love her and thank her for being such a wonderful grandparent, in words. Tell her you are so sorry she has this lung cancer and that they can't treat it anymore. Talk with her about the fun times you shared with her (so she knows you remember them and appreciate those experiences). I agree with the blanket idea from the other poster.
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I just lost my grandpa Sept. 2nd to Lung Cancer... It was very hard, and he had known about it for a while and didnt tell anyone until it got really bad and they were giving him days to live. What I did while he was still with it enough to know whats going on, and who I was, I wrote him a letter, and it was about all the good times we had while I was growing up. I put in there how much I loved him, and just basically told him that it was okay if he needed to let go (they say sometimes once your loved one hears that its okay, they know they can let go), and that I would think about him everyday. He read it about 10 times, and we had him creamated so I sent the letter with him to be creamated. My only suggestion, if she is close, make sure that you are with her everyday, even if its just for 20 mins. When my grandpa was given days (he lasted a week) I was with him everyday, I wanted to make sure that I saw him in case he passed away. I even though I saw him everyday, I wished I could have been there more. One thing we did, when he was starting to get really bad and sleeping all day and not eating anything (which is perfectly normal the last few days) we got him some very comfy clothes... nice PJ's and soft tee shirts... that way he would be comfy and stay warm. And I sat by his side just holding his hand and talking to him. They say that hearing is the last sense to go, so just because he doesnt respond... he still hears you. Im very sorry to hear of your grandma.
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Be there for her and love her.
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I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother. This cancer disease has really taken a toll on everyone out there. It has touched everyone in some way. The only thing I could possibly suggest would be to spend as much time possible with your grandmother from here til the end. Memories are probably the most valuable gift god could give us. Talk to her, and talk about the good old days. Let her know and feel the love you have for her and hug her and kiss her. There is no easy way for any of us to endure this situation. But there is a bright side to her end. She will be going home to a much happier place where God will give her everlasting life. There will be no more pain and suffering!!!! My heart is with you every step of the way. May God Bless You and Your Family!!!!! With Love!
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The only thing that I can think of is you going a visiting her everyday. Or, you can make her a collage of pictures of her and you. I'm really sorry that she is dieing. If I found out that my grandma was dieing I would be in tears for weeks. I will think of her in my prays.
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