Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Grandma's Birthday

So my Grandma turned 87 in late July and we went to the nursing home/rehab center where she's been staying for the last few months to celebrate. You see, Grandma has cancer, a lot of it. They did some chemo on her and it kicked her ass but she might try again. The docs said that without the chemo she would have been gone by now. Problem is she keeps getting this really contagious infection called, C-Diff. So the kids can't visit and when the adults go we have to wear gowns and gloves and not touch her. BUT, the place gave us a room for the day and since she didn't have a fever or diarrhea, let us have a little party. So here's Grandma rocking her wig...She is my dad's mother. My only grandparent left. The nun is her sister. The other elderly woman is her friend, Joan from the home. They were roomies when my grandma broke her hip years ago and have stayed friends.

Ella sure brings my Grandma a lot of joy but can't visit her due to this damn infection. We did sneak her in for a minute the day before my sister left...Oops!
I love how Ella is looking at my dad in this pic.
My Grandma is one of the kindest people I've ever known. She never has a bad word about anyone and I love visiting her and hearing stories from the old days. This lady rocked a pack of Parliaments her whole life and hasn't been able to smoke since entering the hospital months ago. But her attitude is good and she has a lot of love around her on pretty much a daily basis so we're pulling for her!

6 comments:

Jessica said...

How nice that the entire fam made a visit. I bet that totally made her day!

Anonymous said...

Grandma looks great for 87 and fighting cancer. You're such a good granddaughter.

Teresa said...

Love Grandmas!!!!

Jeanie said...

Grandma looks beautiful..tell her I said so. If she feels anywhere close to how pretty she looks she's doin ok. Good for her, she's such a sweetheart.

JILL said...

That is wonderful!

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