R.I.P Lottie Elizabeth Green
12/25/1910 - 1/15/2012
Friday, the 13th of course... Nanny gets home from the grocery store & goes to change Nanny Greens gown. Nanny Green goes unresponsive and falls back on the bed. They called 911 & got her to CMC Downtown. Mimi & I left my house and got there as fast as we can. They admitted her and got her into a room faster than I expected.
Dr. Miller told me he thought she might have a bleed in her esophagus or colon. They offered to do a colonoscopy or endoscopy to make sure, but Nanny said no. We all thought that would be too dramatic for her, since it was clear she was on her way to Heaven. At that point, all they were recommending to do, was to keep her comfortable. She was given Morphine & Ativan round the clock.
The following day she was still doing poorly, and her vitals we declining rapidly. She become incoherent & really didn't know where she was. I didnt get to see her that day because I was getting sick & I needed to watch Maddie. So I let Mimi take my care to the hospital. Her nurse Corrine was amazing & took such good care of her.
Sunday, my friend Brittany was her nurse & talked to her about Maddie and me. I thought that was so sweet. Brittany said she was suffering, but seemed to be at peace with how it was going. Later that afternoon, she was transported to a Hospice house, to live out the rest of her days on Earth.
I was planning to go see her on Monday... but she didn't make it. Midnight, Sunday the 15th, Nanny Green passed away. Peacefully. I know she is in a better place now and is no longer suffering. That gives me so much relief, as well as the rest of the family.
This was the last picture that was taken of her. The day she got to meet
her Great Great Granddaughter. Maddie.
I will remember my Nanny Green Bean as long as I live. Ever since I can remember, she has been around. My Nanny has taken care of her most of her live and now it is time for Nanny & Pop to reconnect & have a real marriage now. No matter how old they are.
I just want my daughter to always respect her family and appreciate them for all that they do and give.. mentally and material wise. Family is all you will ever have and its so important to appreciate that and build strong bonds & relationships.
I love you Nanny Green Bean.