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Visit Grandma


 

How to visit Grandma by Theskysthelimit1976

"To love and be loved. "

How I did it: I found out that I had a work trip in Florida so I planned to fly in a little early to visit the most wonderful lady in the world.... my Grandma : )  

When I think of the word resilient, I think of her.  

Throughout my life, I've admired her.  She is the woman with an expression for everything: 1) "Let a horse worry about it, it's got a bigger head" 2) "Don't stop moving because they'll throw dirt on her" 3) "Always have something to look forward to and to look back on" 4) "If you can go over the bridge, go under the bridge.  If you can't go under the bridge, go around the bridge.  If you can't go around the bridge, dig a tunnel" ... and the list could go on and on of little pearls she has presented me with over the years : ) : ) 

Grandma is now 88.  She has lost one of her legs from the knee down because of a vein occulsion. But believe it or not, she still drives!  She gets in her wheel chair, wheels down in the elevator.  Pulls herself out of the wheelchair and standing on one leg, folds it up and throws it in the back seat of the car!  She's gone through muslitple surgeries but yet she EVER  gives up... she never gives in.

I am inspired by her diligence and drive.  Her determination to live a good life is to be commended.  She said about her circumstances... "better days are coming".... how many people would have thrown in the towel.... I look at her and think to myself... could I be that strong?  Could I be that determined?   Through her example, I think I can be.... from now on.

I am lucky to have a member of the family of whom I can model my life after.  I love grandma.... This goal... I must make a more regular occurance.  : )

Lessons & tips: Book it and go... life is too short!


 

Jan 29, 2009, 04:05AM PST | 0 comments | 4 cheers


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    hum 2 months ago

    I don’t have a lot of vacation time between now and Christmas. I haven’t been to see Gram since she’s been up and around after her surgery. My opportunity would be Thanksgiving, but now have an opportunity to go to Dubai. I feel guilty wanting to go on a vacation instead of seeing my grandmother.

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    dananew is thinking a lot about the future

    ? 3 months ago

    It’s hard being married. You can’t just ‘do’ things. I see his point: I’m in school, not making a lot of money. I just went to see my grandma because she was having surgery and had unexpected complications. I wanted to go for Labor Day weekend…not gonna happen.

    Aug 31, 06:52PM PDT | 0 comments


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    and Grandpa too 11 months ago

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    Dec 31, 2008, 11:16PM PST | 1 cheer | 4 comments


    Theskysthelimit1976 And I would be good... even if I did nothing... Alanis

    Going in January! 12 months ago

    Made the flight arrangements and reserved a rental car! : ) All set!! I think I’m going to get a hotel near her despite how she will protest… I can’t have her taking care of me like she is so inclined to do…. she is not well and she can’t help but do it no matter what I say… I’ll just tell her I brought a friend with me and didn’t want to impose with 2 people…. no! I can’t lie to grandma! : ) !! Very excited to see her.

    Dec 03, 2008, 07:44PM PST | 2 cheers | 3 comments


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    this is so important! 3 years ago

    I used to live an hours drive away from my grandma, and I visited her more often than now that I live five minutes away from her!

    I really feel so bad about this! Must change!

    Feb 13, 2006, 12:35PM PST | 0 comments



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