A Few Prayers, Please

Crankin · 2/16/08, 7:06 PM

They probably won't like this because they (the Gamester Family) have always been sort of private. But... I am sure some Prayers for Mary Gamester would be appreciated! Many Know her as "Grandma Gamester", Grandmother of Russ and George. She is 93 years old, and has been admitted to the Hospital in Peru, very ill.

For those that have been around a while, you know what an amazing woman she is, and has been deeply involved in this sport for well over 35 years!! The amount of races she has attended over the years, first with her husband as a long time Midget owner, on through all of Russ's career, has got to be staggering! All the while being very supportive, and doing anything she could do to help the family operation. Tough, witty, and very sharp.. I have personally always admired her, and consider her my 3rd Grandmother! Here's to hoping she pulls out of this!:greenflag:
Craig & Tia

Dwight Clock · 2/16/08, 7:15 PM

Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Gamester family.

Pat O'Connor Fan · 2/16/08, 7:16 PM

I have exchanged greetings with "Grandma Gamester" at the races for a lot of years. We will keep her in our prayers.

2/16/08, 8:19 PM

Get well soon Mrs. G!

wbr · 2/16/08, 8:27 PM

Get Well, Grandma:checkered:

2/16/08, 9:05 PM

My prayers are with the entire Gamester family during this time. Get well soon Mary.

IndyBound · 2/16/08, 10:37 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gamester family.

Patti

tony sessions 17 · 2/17/08, 12:05 AM

Never have met Grandma Gamester, but have heard George talk alot about her. She will definately be in Halley and I's prayers. May God be with the entire Gamester family during this time.

STP · 2/17/08, 12:23 AM

You've got my prayers.

Crankin · 2/22/08, 4:15 PM

A quick update:
Did I mention she was tough?
There has been a slight improvement. While she still can't function very well, she has (strongly) indicated she wants out of the hospital, and wants to go home.
In need of round the clock care, home isn't a good option, so it looks as though she will be sent to a nursing home. But, in true Grandma Gamester fashion, she is fighting that idea as well

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2/16/08, 7:06 PM	#1 A Few Prayers, Please
Crankin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,003	They probably won't like this because they (the Gamester Family) have always been sort of private. But... I am sure some Prayers for Mary Gamester would be appreciated! Many Know her as "Grandma Gamester", Grandmother of Russ and George. She is 93 years old, and has been admitted to the Hospital in Peru, very ill. For those that have been around a while, you know what an amazing woman she is, and has been deeply involved in this sport for well over 35 years!! The amount of races she has attended over the years, first with her husband as a long time Midget owner, on through all of Russ's career, has got to be staggering! All the while being very supportive, and doing anything she could do to help the family operation. Tough, witty, and very sharp.. I have personally always admired her, and consider her my 3rd Grandmother! Here's to hoping she pulls out of this!:greenflag: Craig & Tia

2/16/08, 7:15 PM	#2 Re: A Few Prayers, Please
Dwight Clock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,233	Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Gamester family.

2/16/08, 7:16 PM	#3 Re: A Few Prayers, Please
Pat O'Connor Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,029	I have exchanged greetings with "Grandma Gamester" at the races for a lot of years. We will keep her in our prayers.

2/16/08, 8:19 PM	#4 Re: A Few Prayers, Please
Mr. Happy Posts: n/a	Get well soon Mrs. G!

2/16/08, 8:27 PM	#5 Re: A Few Prayers, Please
wbr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 723	Get Well, Grandma:checkered:

2/16/08, 9:05 PM	#6 Re: A Few Prayers, Please
dirtywhiteboy Posts: n/a	My prayers are with the entire Gamester family during this time. Get well soon Mary.

2/16/08, 10:37 PM	#7 Re: A Few Prayers, Please
IndyBound Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,626	My thoughts and prayers are with the Gamester family. Patti

2/17/08, 12:05 AM	#8 Re: A Few Prayers, Please
tony sessions 17 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 72	Never have met Grandma Gamester, but have heard George talk alot about her. She will definately be in Halley and I's prayers. May God be with the entire Gamester family during this time.

2/17/08, 12:23 AM	#9 Re: A Few Prayers, Please
STP Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 410	You've got my prayers.

2/22/08, 4:15 PM	#10 Re: A Few Prayers, Please
Crankin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,003	A quick update: Did I mention she was tough? There has been a slight improvement. While she still can't function very well, she has (strongly) indicated she wants out of the hospital, and wants to go home. In need of round the clock care, home isn't a good option, so it looks as though she will be sent to a nursing home. But, in true Grandma Gamester fashion, she is fighting that idea as well !