I think I'm also sad because my grandma is ill. She's always been well, vibrant, endearing, and witty. Each of you who know her have been her favorite. She has always been an example to me of helping people feel included and important. I don't think anyone is ever ready to let someone go. I know she has a whole fan club waiting for her on the other side. I've just been feeling sad about the day she's not with us anymore. I don't know when that day is, but I dread it already. She has lived a full and remarkable life. Grandma was always so invincible and I'm finally admitting that after 85+ years, though a superhero in spirit, the body is quite fragile.
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Have you heard the music of Paul Cardall? Did you know that I went to grade school with him? Did you know that he's waiting for a heart transplant so he can live long enough to watch his little girl grow up? I was so happy to find his blog because he doesn't have time for stuff that doesn't matter much. He & his family have really been forced to focus on what matters most. I've had such wake up calls in my life. Why is it so easy to forget?
Check out his blog HERE.
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ReplyDeleteI hope your grandma feels better very soon! Wake up calls are good to help us remember what is important! I hope your friend gets his heart transplant!
ReplyDeleteGrandma is doing lots better. She is feeding herself, going to the rest room, dressing herself and is cooperative and happy again. The medicine she is taking is working wonders for her Demencia. The family has been able to pull back. We met today and we are just going to be on call if dad needs us daily instead of being at their house 24-7.
ReplyDeletewe are all great full for this remission. We are glad to have our familiar Grandma back. She still has help coming in 3 x;'s a week to help with bathing, etc. Dad is going back to the temple weekly and swimming. We had a great two weeks. Pray that it will continue for awhile.
Jennifer your kids are darling. I wish they could wash my car. Love to all Grandma, Jolene
Wow! I didn't realize that Paul was ill. He was at RICKS for 6 (EFY) with us and He and I were counsellors together one week! I hope that all goes well.
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