February 23, 2009
A Thought
Grandma is home with us, I don't know for how long. She's been having a really hard time with all of her treatment, but I never really thought about how debilitating it was until now. She sleeps at least 15 hours a day and then spends the rest of her time at the hospital or doing other not so fun things. This woman used to be vivacious and independent, and although she's still kept her sense of humor, she's pretty much just going through the motions. I watched my dad walk her up to her room tonight while I was eating dinner, and I couldn't help but get teared up. Cancer is a horrible, horrible thing.
Katy
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Adam • February 23rd 2009 • Reply
I went through something similar with my great grandma. As painful as it was to see her like that I took comfort in knowing what a beautiful life she lived. She would say "Why act like I'm cursed now when I've been blessed my whole life."
Katy • February 23rd 2009 • Reply
My grandmother probably has the best attitude out of all of us. She says she doesn't worry because there's not much she can do. It's certainly taking a beating on her, but she keeps it as positive as possible. That's a great picture, by the way. Her spirit really seems to emanate from the still. She certainly looks like she's lived her life :)
Adam • February 23rd 2009 • Reply
Even at 100 she had a wit about her that I still can't match. If your grandma has come to terms with it, it's up to you guys to make it as pleasant as possible from here on out. Do you know how to play bridge? :)