My mom does not have long, but she is not quite "ready" yet apparently. On Easter, our whole family got together in her room. (One hint - beware of overwhelming with too many people at one time if she is at all sensitive to that.) Afterward I told my mom that, no matter how long or short she feels her life has been or what pain she's been through or what she'll still suffer, that weekend had to be the epitome of her entire life..... to look on with pride at all the faces of family (and friends) whose lives she had either molded or touched. I hope that your visit with your grandma and family is the same type of visit. I hope I have that same thing at the end of my life.
The end of our lives here need only be bad if they are scary or painful. She sounds like a wonderful person, so if she (and you all) can look over her loved ones and realize the great family she has helped create (far greater than anything a president or financial wizard ever created or did), you will have this visit's memory to cherish forever. And remember, it won't necesarily be your last.... just an important one. I hope that it is simply awe-inspiring for all of you.
Love and hugs. |