Wow, this is a family blog, and no one in the family has posted in over a year! Well I will update in hopes other family members will as well.

Jason and I moved in to our house on march 22 2013. It has been a great first year in the house! We recently purchased a boat. It is an 18ft alumacraft competitor 185. It has always been a goal of his to get a boat. We also adopted a dog the end of Feb. Next we are working on our yard, so we can have a nice yard this year without the stickers. These are the times I really wish grandma was around, so she could come visit and give me ideas for things.

We've all had our rough patches since anyone had updated, but we have all seem to made it through 'em. My mom, Deb is a very strong woman. She was by my grandma's side the entire time she was in hospice. Being the oldest of 7 and taking on a lot of responsibility is not always easy. I know grandma and grandpa both thank her very much for everything she has done.

A couple months after grandma passed away, her husband had a heart attack. At this time he was out of state with no family. His kids flew to see him and  be with him. He did end up being okay! Once he was feeling better, he came home (To MN) to be around family so they could keep an eye on him. I know he misses his wife terribly.


Off to work now, hopefully I can get someone else to update!

It has been almost 3 months since grandma Lou has passed away. We had my birthday, Christmas, my niece's 1st birthday, new years, my mother's birthday all with in a month of her passing. The holidays were depressing this year.

On 11/27/12 My boyfriend and I put an offer in on a house and we finally heard back that they accepted the offer. I am sad grandma never got to know about this or see the pictures. We are to close on march 22nd! Very exciting.

I miss talking to my family members and with my grandmother's death it really made me think that I need to make a better effort to talk to my family members.

Hope everyone is doing well!

*Brandi

Grandma's Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/startribune/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=161294741#fbID=1271040061

Another Angel Recieved Her Wings

On Monday November 26, 2012 My grandmother, Mary Lou Davis last her fight with lung cancer. She went peacefully with loved ones in the room.

I want to thank my mother, Deb for taking on a huge and difficult role in caring for grandma. You are strong to be able to do something like that. Uncle Rich, thank you for backing up my mom and being there! It helped out my mom a lot and I know it helped out many others in the family. Rob and Doreen, thank you guys for being there as well! We were able to get some laughs in.

These memories are one I will hold.

*Brandi

Update On My Grandma

I stopped by my mom's this weekend, like I always do to visit (I have everyday since g-ma was brought home and on hospice care). My mom informed when the hospice nurse was there that she kind of doubts she will make it until Monday; the news is hard to take. I just wish her peace and not to be in pain.

Here we are on Monday and she is still here! She is a fighter and is holding on for something. I am so scared that grandma is in pain and uincomfortable.


It was nice to spend Thanksgiving with my grandma, even though she does not really respond to anyone. She trys and speaks with my mom , but it is so hard to hear and understand what she is saying, it breaks my mom's heart.

I love you grandma; you did a wonderful job raising your children!



*Brandi

7 months ago my grandma was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. She was given a time frame of 6-8 month with no treatment and up to 2 years with treatment. Her body was too waek for radation, so she had to do chemo. There were many ups and downs with her chemo. We thought it was working and we later found out her tunor grew. The doctors said there was nothing more they can do for her; her body was weak adn so was she. Here we are in November, 7 moths later. The up to 2 years we thought we had has turned into 2-3 weeks.

This past week and a half has been very difficult. My grandmother was brought home to my mom's hosue with hospice care. They give her a 2-3 week window. She needs care at all times, can't be left alone and is slowly getting weaker and weaker. She does not eat very much or drink very much at all. My grandpa Don is hurting, hurting bad. He is losing his love. I have never seen a person show so much love , care and devotion to another. I am seeing this so much out of him this last week and a half. My heart breaks for him.

My family has been there for my mom and my grandpa through this difficult time. Its either stopping over and making sure they are stepping out odf the house or making sure they have a hot meal to eat; even cleaning the house.

I do not think I could do what either of them are doing. They are both so strong! I want to thank both my mom, Deb and Grandpa Don for all they are doing. I also want to remind them that they need to make sure they are taking care of themselves.

I am very thankful for my family being able to take care of my grandma the way they have and also show their support for each other. I am also very thankful for the loving boyfriend I have, if I did not have him, I do not think I could be as starong as I have been.

Seeing my grandma in her condition has really got me thinking and realizing how important my family is to me. I love you guys. I know I do not always talk to you and I hardly ever see you.

Mother's Day 2012

Today is Mother's Day.  Two days ago we were told that our mom has lung cancer.  Yes, she was a smoker and the cancer is from smoking.  Regardless of what the cancer is from doesn't change the way a person feels about getting news like that!  The doctor referred to the mass he found on her lung as "huge".  Tests are being done to determine whether or not it has spread to other parts of her body.  A scan was done on Friday May 11 to see if it spread to her brain...tomorrow, May 14 she has a bone scan on her whole body.  We don't know when the results will be back.  The waiting to find out will be a tough one.  I know that my mom has been thinking about a lot of things since getting the news because she is different.  By that, I mean the way she talked to me a few days ago...she called me "sweet girl" and "sweetie-pie" all in the same conversation.  I cannot remember the last time she ever called me anything like that.  It felt really good.  I was always envious of my friends whose mom's called them pet names and still do.  It may seem minor to some but to me it was HUGE!  I will never, ever forget that conversation.