She turned 83 on August 1. Just the day before we were all in Indianapolis. My cousin was playing a basketball game there and everyone went. Grandma was her normal self... walking, climbing stairs, talking with everyone and cheering on her granddaughter. The week before that, she had two of her great grandsons at her house for the week and took them all over the city.
She turned 83 on Monday, August 1 and just a few days later, she was in the hospital. She had a stroke and although her motor function was not affected, her speech was. Her sister called a couple of days late to wish her a Happy Birthday. She was not talking right so her sister called my aunt, who called my mom. My mom took her to the hospital where she went through tests and continued to have trouble finding words or speaking correctly.
I got to see her on Friday afternoon... I wish I had been there sooner. I think she knew who I was... but I can't be sure. We spent the next two days in the hospital and family members came from all over to be with her. On Sunday, at exactly 9:00 pm, she was gone. It was peaceful... she had sons, daughters and grandkids all around her bed. There were a few people who didn't make it back, but who said their goodbyes on a phone held to her ear.
My mom told me that the doctor told her on Wednesday that she could no longer live alone. I'm pretty sure that this is when she made up her mind that she did not want to live if it couldn't be how she wanted. I am very lucky to have great memories of her from my wedding week. She was at my parents' house every day helping me with things... she saved the day by re-making the bottom layer of our groom's cake... and I have these great pictures of her (thanks to Catie's Captures) that I can always remember her by...
I'm so sorry to read about your grandma's passing. I hope you find comfort in your last memories and photos with her. The two top photos are great. My grandmother passed away the morning of our wedding. She would have been 92 the Wednesday after our wedding.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your grandma, lexi. it's never easy to lose a grandparent. if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask any of us blog followers...you know we're all always here for you.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, Lexi. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts during such a difficult time.
ReplyDeleteLexi,
ReplyDeleteNothing anyone can say will make lossing your grandma feel ok. I lost mine almost 4 years ago and every day is a battle. Just remember that she loved you, you loved her and all the wonderful times you had together and that all you can do is remember her and honor her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
Katie
wow nice posting for Grandma . really good family and awesome posting
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss Lexi, losing a grandparent is never easy, especially since you were so close to her. I am so so so happy she got to be at your wedding and share that day with you and I'm so glad you have such beautiful pictures of you and her from that day.
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