Memories of Beverly "Mimi" Sue Garrison

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Beverly "Mimi" Sue Garrison

Willis, TX

January 1, 1955 - January 26, 2017

Jan 1, 1955 - Jan 26, 2017

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Shannon Kae (McDaniel) Simms

It was the latter part of 2016. I was at work when I got a phone call from Beverly’s grandson Austin. He was very upset and proceeded to tell me about his Mimi. At that time Beverly had been put on a ventilator and a drug induced coma for about 5 days. He asked me to please come see his Mimi because he just knew she would wake up and get better if she could just hear my voice and know I was there for her. Of course I said yes and would be there as quick as I could. I was 3 hours away but I think I made it in 2.
I spent 2 nights and 3 days in that room holding her hand and talking to her about all the stupid stuff we did as kids. The second day she responded to me by squeezing my hand and a tear on her cheek. I told her nurse about this and that evening her doctor came in and asked if I could be there in the morning. He wanted to remove the tube and was hoping with me there that she wouldn’t fight them. They had attempted to remove it a couple of times before but she became very combative each time.
They started weening her off the drugs late that afternoon and later that evening she realized I was there with her.
I woke up the next morning with her staring at me with a silly grin on her face. Few minutes later they came to let her know they were getting ready to take the tube out. She was scared, I could see it in her eyes. I took her hand and told her I would be right there with her, don’t panic. I told her she would be able to breathe without the tube she just needed to stay calm. It was done in a few short minutes and OMG she wouldn’t shut up!
Told the nurse she was starving to death and needed her to call cafeteria and tell them she wanted the biggest pork chop they had along with potatoes and gravy and a roll. Well they didn’t let her have it for fear of her choking on it..not knowing exactly what condition her throat was in after the tube.
I did make the rounds to all the nurses stations and robbed them of all the crackers and peanut butter I could find and a couple of Sprites.
I had to leave that evening because I had to work the next morning. But I will swear to you , I witnessed a miracle. I sat there and talked to her, held her hand, cried, and prayed! And BOOM! Two seconds after the tube was out we couldn’t shut her up. I mean all of a sudden she was so full of life and laughing and hugging me it was a miracle in my book and I do believe miracles can happen.
Sadly that was the last time I got to spend any time with her. I am so grateful Austin called me and cannot thank him enough. His Mimi would be so proud of the young man he has become.
My heart broke to hear she had passed a few weeks after her 62nd birthday.
Till we meet again..save me a spot next to you. I miss you so much
Love,
Kae

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