call my grandmothers more often

I talked to both of my grandmothers today-yay!!!
I noticed one of my grandmothers called (on my cell) and so I called her back. We talked for about 10 minutes.

Just a few minutes ago I called my other grandmother (sweetest woman ever) and had a wonderful conversation with her. She told me all about how she is so grateful for her wonderful set up (the place where she is living) and how all of her needs are taken care of and she couldn’t ask for anything more.

She did mention how people don’t call as much as you think they would. She also told me many times how wonderful it was to hear my voice and that I could call her any time I need anything.

It was wonderful to talk with her and it makes me sad to know that she is lonely especially since she is a very social and gracious person who attracts people….even that kind of person can end up totally alone. I am going to do my best to call her once a week. I would like to call her every other day…or every day….lets see what I can do. I know that I am one of her favorites (not to brag!) and I think that maintaining our friendship could be really good for both of us.

Today she would have been 81. She left me her wedding and engagement rings when she passed on, so I’m wearing those for her birthday.

I love my Grandmama.

Finally called both today. Granny was in the shower when I called and her helper answered. My other Grandmother was at dinner when I called and my Mom answered. Maybe I’ll have better luck tomorrow!

I’ve fallen behind.

I called one of my Grandmothers today on my break at work. She called me back at work. It was fun to talk to her!! I am so proud of her and how bright she is. She is at least 94! Anyway, I could tell she was glad I called her. I miss her! I found out that my brother is going to spend the weekend with her with his baby (see the photo below for the 3 of them). I am so happy that he is making the trip, they will all have a good time.

Now I want to call my other Grandmother. She is the one I am actually closest to, but she has been forgetting things so we go through the same ‘loop’ of discussions. One of the things she likes to discuss is “I don’t know why your parents ever had to get divorced”. It was more than 20 years ago but she still brings it up. She really liked my Dad!!

I need to call both of them. As they get much older they seem to be sort of slipping away. They won’t be calling me. I need to call them, that’s just how it works.

Photo: My grandmother and her brother

I called my Grandmother yesterday for her 90th birthday. I am going send her something special this week.

now that one of my grandmothers is passing on? Seems weird to remove the ’s’..._sigh

It has been sooooo long since I called my Grandmother. I don’t know why I was putting it off. It is sometimes hard to talk when I know they are feeling bad and there is nothing I can do. I love my grandmothers and I really feel happy every time I get the chance to talk with them. I don’t know why I don’t do it more often.

When I called my grandmother yesterday she said “Bedhead2!! You haven’t called me since your Mom came to visit!!!” She didn’t sound mad but, I realized then that I had waited way too long. She needs our attention and care now. I need to call my other Grandmother next.
I would like to get back to once a week phone calls.

I have not done well with this lately. It’s harder to call when things aren’t going well. It’s hard to face the fact that my grandmothers aren’t feeling so great any more. I know they are lonely, even though they both have families and good places to live. I need to call them every week no matter what. It only takes about 20 minutes total and we both benefit.