I went to see my Dad last night in the hospital . He is very tired and weak but stable. He has been there 10 days and will be transferred today to another facility for some rehab. We were talking and I told him time was flying by because today would be April 1st. The first thing he said was Mom has been gone 10 yrs April 1st Made me sad. I know my Dad is doing a lot of thinking because he is more quiet than usual. My Grandmother was taken care of at home the way she wanted to be. My Dads faithful brother, Tom never got married or left his parents side. Living with them through the end and still lives in the same house. Nothing in the house has changed other than my grandparents are gone. I lived with them both the last 3 yrs of my Grandmothers life . I hadnt been a nurse very long when we found out at age 92 she was terminal. My uncle asked me if I would quit my job and and help take care of her the next few weeks. I lived there and it made since because I wanted her to be at home. With a lot of help from my Dad, my sister, Jinny Vaughn and my cousin, Ednalee Mattingly we made my grandmothers last 6 weeks happy because she was home. Jinny and EdnaLee both longtime great nurses help everyone through the difficult time. Many family members by her side at her death. I still remember my sister listening to our Grandmas heart until it stop and she announced she was gone. I sure miss this great lady and I know my Dad does too. I was fortunate to have many friends and family to help me get through the grief. One of my best friends from nursing school, Linda Lewis was always there for me. One year after my Grandmas death I was going to the funeral home on April 1st to say goodbye to my dear friend and great nurse , Linda. Her stepdad had gunned her down in a park in Sellersburg. She died on the scene. I thank my sister, Jinny and Melanie Kaye Arnett-Lamm for helping me get through all that just for being there and listening. I just have a lot on my mind today. I dont want anyone to feel sorry for me Im just venting. Im posting pics of Grandma and Linda on this April 1st
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:18:11 +0000
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