We had a busy day... Luke went to a birthday party for the boy down the street. It was at the bowling Ally. Rich took him and I stayed home w/ Abby. He had a good time and came home and dumped his goody bag all over the floor! He was kind enough to share some w/ Abby.
(This picture was taken around April of 07')
After Rich completed a quick job we headed up to Cleveland to see Grandma. She didn't look very good obviously, she was on her back kinda on her side sleeping w/ her mouth open.. at first she didn't respond at all for like 10 min… I was talking loudly and holding her hand and rubbing her shoulder… the kids were in the room making noise and so was Rich. They all left b/c Luke was announcing that I had to say "Goodbye" to Grandma… and then said, stuff about how he was done and ready to go.. so I didn't want her to hear that… so they left and I kept holding her hand and talking to her, I started to give up and leave and she slightly tightened her grip and she turned her head to me and tried to open her eyes 3 times.. she said a few mumbles… ahhhhhhh… sounds… while "looking at me" kinda scared me at first but I figured it was my chance that maybe she was awake enough to understand me. so I kept saying who I was and telling her we loved her. The kids traded turns holding her hand, stroking her fingers and saying they loved her. I was glad we went. I kissed her about 4 times on the cheek. Her cheek was cold and bony… she looked very thin. At one point she seemed to be pointing at her puppy dog trying to show it to me? I wish I could have known if this was all really her trying to communicate or what…she smelled good.. must have had perfume on or something. Kinda sad to think about her all alone.. I know they check on her, but I wish I could stay w/ her until she leaves this earth. It just doesn't feel right to have her alone. :( It's comforting knowing she's off to a better place. Luke has so many questions. This is all so new to him, but so far he seems to be understanding it well and not overwhelmed by it. The kids were very at ease when they saw her. I thought they would be scared. I'm hoping they will remember her.. .or atleast Luke will. It's special to have a GG! Abby said in the car she wanted to draw GG a flower. Luke wanted to make her a card as well. She's had an amazing life, and has many reasons to be proud of a life well lived. -Beth