Today was a tough day.
My grandmother went from walking, to not being able to stand or walk on her own in just a matter of days. No major ordeal happened or health issue came about, it is just what happened to her body. It is as if her body, a body that has carried her for 96 1/2 years, said "No more", "Ka-put", "I'm out of gas- this ride is over". So if the ride is over, where does that leave "her"? I understand that life is made up of changing circumstances, gives and takes, ebbs and flows...I just wonder where this next change will take her, leave her, leave us? My Mom and I know the next step is a new home at the Elm Home in Princeton, where she will get the care she needs, more care than either Carol or I can give. But point blank- I am just not ready to lose her; she has been a large part of my life and over the last year and a half even more so. I have had the joy and true honor of taking care of her two days a week. She and I have formed a great friendship and have enjoyed many-a-adventure on our weekly outings. Not ready to give those up, not ready at all!
This photo was taken in Quincy IL. July 2010 on a Big "Adventure"!
Madalynn and I, accompanied Grammy via Train to her Hometown of Augusta IL for one last visit home.
A trip I was so glad we made, and one I will never ever forget.
