Call my grandparents once a week.

going to call them by sunday afternoon!

We talked for a really long time, and I was so glad we did! He may not be around a whole lot longer, and I will always be glad I took some extra time for him now. He’s still sharp as a tack, but his body is weak and I think he gets really bored. He’s been talking for decades about writing an autobiography, and I’ve offered before to help him with it… but I offered again and I think he just might take me up on it this time. He’ll write things out longhand, just the way he likes, and I’ll type it all up and make edits. We also talked about his health, and about potential changes as his health declines; wow, some of those things really needed to be said instead of ignored! And he offered to help with a down payment on a house whenever we find something we like (not that we’re looking). All in all it was terrific and I am so glad I stopped feeling guilty that I don’t visit more often and started picking up the phone more regularly.

Checking it off my task list for this week; will call again next weekend.

His balance isn’t good, and he has other health issues as well. He mitigates the risks by staying inside the house unless there are visitors. He’s there by himself all day every day, he must get really lonely. It has been challenging to fit visits in as often as I’d like, but I could certainly call.

I’m putting a weekly reminder in my task management software.

we´re best friends me and my grand ma so shame on me for not doing that!

about the big move and i felt so much better! its awesome to keep in touch with them!

they are on vacation until september but i’ll catch up with them when they get back!

i’m feeling good about the fact that i’ve been doing this on the regular! it is nice to touch base with them!!

because i was ignoring my obligation as a grandaugher! they were happy to hear from me and i was glad to catch up! its free so really, there’s no reason i shouldn’t call every week!

spoke to them on christmas which was great!

i’ll have to remember to call grandma on her birthday in january!

to wish them a happy 60th wedding anniversary!

feeling good about the contact i’m making with them on a regular basis!