My grandma(other side of the family) also had to go in the hospital. I hadn't heard anything all week. Called her and she had just gotten home this afternoon. It was such a relief to hear her voice. She told me that she understands my situation and even though we may feel guilty she knows how much I care and my grandpa knew that too. (Much in the way you were saying Lemon.)
She was very tired but was still her chatty self. She has pancreatitis and will be having surgery. She has to see her GP first. My parents are on their way down.