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Post by alipski on Dec 8, 2011 10:01:11 GMT -6
This is a long story but it made me so thankful and I wanted to share and recognize Grand Casino for this... My Grandma, who has been battling Breast Cancer (the reason I do the Susan G Komen 3 day for the cure). Was told she has stage 4 now. The treatments are not helping her anymore, just sustaining her. She decided after how awful, sick and exhausted treatments make her feel, she was ready to live a quality life instead of having quantity of life. They gave her 4 to 6 months max. As sad as this makes me, I am so grateful she has lived such a full and happy life! She won't have to sit in a nursing home for years, deal with Alzheimers, etc. She feels good so far and will have pain meds if she needs them. This woman is 84 and she still works because it's fun for her! (However, she gave her notice after receiving the 4-6 mos news, because she didn't want them to worry about depending on her showing up or not showing up.) Twice a year, my Mom, Aunt and Grandma meet in Hinckley for a little girl time. Cocktails, gambling and quality time. Being Grandma and Aunt live out of town, it's important to them to have this time together. When Grandma got her diagnosis, she decided she needed one last girls trip but wanted my sisters and cousin and I to come this time for a huge ladies trip. This weekend was the only one that would work so, my Grandma called to make a reservation but they were booked except for the suites. (200 bucks a room). She decided to make other plans or try for another weekend. When my sister heard this, she called and booked the suite and told my Mom and grandma that she found a discount on the room so they wouldn't worry about the cost of the room. My sister called them yesterday to let them know that My Mom and Grandma will be checking is 1st and to please place a note on the invoice to NOT share the price with anyone else. She explained why we were going up there and how important it was to my family to have one last girls night and wanted to stress that they not share the price so nobody would make a fuss. (I have stubborn women in my family lol.) They agreed. A short while later, my sister got a call back from Grand Casino. They wanted to give us the suite for free AND add another suite. ($400 value) for free. No cost to us at all. They just asked that we enjoy our time together and know they were happy to be a part of that. Um. Can we say AMAZING service? Had to share. Also, please pray Grandma stays painfree to the end!!! Here is a recent pic of her. You would never know she is sick! She's a hoot, I love her so much!!!  |
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Post by jlschlangen on Dec 8, 2011 10:04:50 GMT -6
How super duper cool of the casino. She looks so happy in that pic.
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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Dec 8, 2011 10:19:28 GMT -6
Awwww! That's amazing! Brought a tear to my eye! I hope it's her best year EVER up there and she hits the jackpot!
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Post by laurac on Dec 8, 2011 10:38:26 GMT -6
Have a FANTASTIC time, Amy! Oh how wonderful! I'm so glad you called them and told them what was going on. You all deserve to have a wonderful time and not worry about money.
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Post by kristin8888 on Dec 8, 2011 10:40:53 GMT -6
Oh my gosh that is so awesome of them to give you the suites for free! Have a great time this weekend and I will say a prayer that your grandma remains comfortable for the remainder of her time here!
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Post by apryllraye87 on Dec 8, 2011 11:12:03 GMT -6
This made me tear up! How wonderful. I hope you all enjoy your weekend. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by fungirls on Dec 8, 2011 11:16:39 GMT -6
So cool! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Post by lilmermaid on Dec 8, 2011 11:18:09 GMT -6
Made me tear up too!
There sure are some good people left in this world!!
Prayers for your Grm!
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Post by bumblebee23 on Dec 8, 2011 11:22:37 GMT -6
Wow that is incredible. Applauding them for being so generous!
I have said this before by your grandmother looks like an amazing women and I am so sorry to hear about the stage four and her few months but it sounds like she is going to make the most of them. My thoughts are with you and remember we are all here for you!
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Post by irish on Dec 8, 2011 11:54:33 GMT -6
Love stories like these! I hope you all have an amazing time, and I'll be keeping your Grandma in my thoughts!
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Post by brandi6685 on Dec 8, 2011 12:07:30 GMT -6
Come say hi to me on the blackjack tables I get to work at 8pm Friday and Saturday. I'm the only brandi  |
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Post by love on Dec 8, 2011 12:37:02 GMT -6
Wow that is awesome!!!!
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Post by betherin on Dec 8, 2011 13:20:22 GMT -6
Wow! I used to live up there and loved visiting the casino. It's always nice to hear stories like this. And your grandma looks like a fun lady!
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Post by alipski on Dec 8, 2011 16:45:47 GMT -6
Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the sweet comments! Brandi, I will look for you! ;-) Can't wait!
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Post by dara1012 on Dec 8, 2011 17:23:06 GMT -6
That is so wonderful!!!! I love to hear good stories about businesses. I am sorry that your Grandma is sick and they can't do anything more, but glad that she is at peace with her diagnosis and decision to live a quality life. Cancer treatments can be so hard and at 84 it is even harder to recover. Have a wonderful weekend!
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