So much has been going on that I haven't posted. I think I mentioned in a previous blog that when I am sad I don't blog. Who wants to read that? Maybe you do, but I don't like to write it.
So to update you all...
Last week my Grandmother passed away. I get a lump in my throat just typing it. It's been hard, really hard. She was 85 years old, yet her passing was very unexpected. I had just talked to her the night before her passing. She sounded tired. I told her that she sounded tired but it was only 9pm and I knew she went to bed much later than that. I told her I loved her and said goodbye. She passed away from (what I presume to be) a massive heart attack the next morning. She was a very special person to all of her grandkids. She was the grandmother that every kid should have. I have fond memories of swimming together, her bologna sandwiches, sleepovers, her crochet blankets, and many more. Soon after her passing, my grandfather had to be put in a nursing home. His health isn't great (maybe that is why we were so surprised to lose my grandmother) and now with my grandmother gone he needs constant care that can not be provided to him at home. I went to visit him on Friday. It was much harder than I expected. He has dementia so I expected him to ask "Where's Grandma?" but he knew. The whole visit he just cried. He was having trouble breathing and was so sad. I didn't want to leave him, but he didn't want me there. The next day he fell in his room and is now in the hospital. I am glad he is there so they can watch his breathing. He sounded so bad on Friday. He needed more treatment than he was getting in the nursing home. This has been tough on my family. My Aunts and Uncles are exhausted. The family has been very supportive of each other and if anything I hope this brings us all closer together. I think we have all realized how important family is.
2 comments:
I am sorry about the passing of your sweet little grandma. I am so very close to my grandparents and although they are close to 90 years old they are both still alive. Very frail, but doing okay. I can't imagine the day where we lose one of them. It breaks my heart to read your blog entry and hear about your grandpa not doing so well. I'll keep your family in my prayers. They are a cute little couple. :)
:( I am sorry. I lost my grandpa a couple years ago and it was awful. But it is so reassuring to know they are in a better place without the aches and pains of this world. I hope that will comfort you in this sad time.
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