I had a quick trip to Arkansas to see my Grandma Helen last weekend.
The first night was a little scary. She has a blood clot on her lip & it started bleeding terribly a few hours after I got there. I'd never seen so much blood & I was very scared. Luckily my dad, her caregiver, was there to stop the bleeding. This happens a lot lately so he was prepared. I was not.
I spent most of my time there curled up in her therapeutic massage bed with her. We just talked & napped. I gave her a manicure & pedicure & put Burt's Bees products all over her. People forget how nice those little things can make someone feel. It made me feel good to do it.
As I was leaving she said,"If I don't see you again, good luck with everything."
I had to run out so she wouldn't see me cry. It was a good visit though. I will come back for a longer visit after the holidays so I can help out around the house for my dad. He just has his hands full just taking care of her.
3 comments:
Oh Mishá, I am so sorry. You have had such a terrible time and I know being so far away makes that so much harder. I wish I could scoop you up and make you feel better.
Thanks, you're awesome. I just found out yesterday that she is back in the hospital. At least my dad can get some rest & she can still be watched.
It is hard to be so far away, but it was great to see her & cuddle.
Misha,
I was transfixed by the old photos of your family on Flickr....they're amazing! It is so wonderful that there are so many and so well preserved. You look so much like your grandmother when she was young. I really love the wedding portrait.
Much love to you...
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