Remembering Granny 12/26/2009

My grandmother finally passed away over the holiday weekend. Since breaking her hip in October, she continued to spiral downward. She refused to eat, lost her ability to walk, and got down to 80 lbs. Her mind got so bad, she didn't know who we were most days.


We went to visit a few times before she passed. Saturday, her nurses couldn't get a blood pressure.  During our last visit, she pulls me down to her and say's "Hug me". I think she knew who I was then. It's a good memory to have.

This is my grandmother one month before she broke her hip. She looked pretty good for an 80 y/o. You would not believe how horrible she looked after losing 30 pounds.


My oldest, Caleb, took it very hard. He was only 2 when he lost his Grandpa, so he didn't really understand. He's doing okay right now with it though. DJ and Allie don't comprehend what's happening.


I'm taking a break and will be back next week. I've had recent health problems again, and made 2 trips to the ER last week as well. We're taking care of the funeral arrangements, and she will be buried Wednesday, Thursday at the latest.


My granny raised me while my parents worked. She watched Caleb when I was still in school. We were very close, and everyone says I'm a spitfire just like she was. I'm glad she is out of her misery. It's been terrible to watch her go down.