A week ago, my Grandma Tootsie passed away. She is now in a much better place and is with my Grandpa Ernie. Yes, both of my grandparents went by names that were not their given names. My grandma's name is Evelyn and my grandpa's name is Aaron. I never thought it was odd when I was little, but I chuckle a little now.
Anyways...my grandma had been moved into a nursing home shortly after Christmas. She was in the same nursing home as her sister, which she enjoyed. She made a lot of friends while she was there. That was one thing about my grandma that will be missed, her ability to talk and make friends with everyone. My grandma had a heart attack in the beginning of March. She spent some time in the hospital before she went back to the nursing home. Her kidneys were failing and she did not want to go on dialysis. She had congestive heart failure. It was decided that she would begin hospice shortly after returning to the nursing home. We were hoping she could spend her last few days at her house, but that was not meant to be.
I was very fortunate to have spring break at the end of March and was able to go to the nursing home several times that week. I will remember the last few days I had with her. I was able to spend a few moments alone with her two days before she passed. It was the last day she was able to talk and recognize people. We both said our goodbyes and laughed and cried together. Actually, I was the one crying, and my grandma was consoling me. The true caretaker, always. She told me to take care of "my precious Jacob". Jake was so lucky to spend two years with his Grandma Grandma.
Wee Love You!
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