July 2, 2012

My Heart Is Breaking

By Joe

A few days ago my grandmother suffered a heart attack. This was something we did not know until this morning when she was taken to the emergency room because she was having trouble breathing. She has suffered from COPD for years. Sadly, the heart attack has done a great amount of damage and because of her already failing health, she is not a candidate for any surgery or other invasive treatments. The only hope that the doctors have given us is that they will keep her comfortable as long as her heart holds out, though they do not expect it to be long.

Until my grandaddy died nearly 11 years ago, Grandmama had never really been sick, but without him for her to take care of, her health has steadily declined. When I was growing up, I spent as much time with my Grandmama as I did with my parents. She kept me when my parents were at work, and we have always been very close. Right now, my heart is breaking. I have cried off and on all day today and the tears are far from being over. I only ask that you keep my Grandmama, my family, and I in your prayers and thoughts.

I am typing this on my cell phone because I don't have internet here. My posts may be sporadic, but I think you will understand.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

About Joe

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I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but am now making a new life for myself as an oral historian in New England. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's. My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces. View all posts by Joe
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