Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Went to see Ruth Anne today again, she is getting weaker and it is showing. She aspirated a few days ago and seems to be coughing more than usual. Scotty J was there with his mom Dorothy so that made her happy. I'm so glad that his innocence could see past the dire situation and he gave her a big kiss and said I love you Grandma.
She was trying so hard to talk today, but her messages were not getting through. Finally I grasped her hand and told her just to sit with me a while.......and that I would miss her.
I didn't know what else to say, but sat there crying.....I will miss my big sister so much.
She was trying so hard to talk today, but her messages were not getting through. Finally I grasped her hand and told her just to sit with me a while.......and that I would miss her.
I didn't know what else to say, but sat there crying.....I will miss my big sister so much.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
She is going home soon
They told us she has but a few weeks left.......I'm so sad I can barely stand it, but can't be selfish....she needs relief from this horrible condition and disease.......
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