Slipping Away...

In the last 8 months I've watched my grandmother deteriorate, both physically and mentally.  Wow, it's hard.  I've never had to watch someone I love so deeply slip away so slowly.  I've lost several people that were very dear to me, but it was quick, sudden.  I didn't have to stand by and watch it happen over time. 

My grandmother has always been a little crazy, but fun crazy.  She's always quick with a comeback, and can take and give trash talk with the best of them.  About 10 years ago I started calling her "old lady."  How many grandmothers do you know that will let you call them that and not be offended by it?  And you know she likes you if she calls you a damn jackass.  Luckily I've been called that many times.

She drives us crazy, but we get scared when she has to have surgery.  Every time she has gone into the hospital I'm afraid we're going to lose her. 

She's 93, an amazing woman, and I'm so glad that my family often compares me to her. 

Grandma and I at mine and John's wedding