visit with great grandmother

We had a wonderful visit with Mom today.  Yesterday she was a little overwhelmed by all four of us. Today she was all smiles and glad to see us. She had moments where her face would light up as she remembered certain events or people. She cried when we left but then so did I.  We prayed with her let her know how much she is loved and prayed for every day.  Thirty-minute visits are just not enough when it comes to your loved ones.  We know that she is being well cared for and our trip to see her has been a bright spot in our year.  We are so thankful for my sister Bobbie and Brother in law Joe who watches over her and visit frequently. 

Bobbie mentioned Charlie Bear talking to her on the phone about the fish he caught in Uncle Joe's lake.  It was the first time he had ever caught a fish and was so excited about it when he talked to her.  She remembered that conversation and really smiled at the thought.

She also remembered Emma as the sweet little girl who likes me and wears princess dresses.  She remembers she came to visit her in Virginia Beach.  She said, that little girls really liked me.  I don't know why but I"m so glad she does!

We are blessed and extremely thankful for the opportunity to see her twice during our visit.  We asked if there was an opening for visits that afternoon but there wasn't any.

Bobbie and Mom

This is a post from my sister Bobbie.  They were able to see mom yesterday for an indoor visit.

 This day a year ago, I was visiting Mom in her room at the nurse care facility and told her that when I finished visiting her, I would not be able to return due to a pandemic!  

Today, Joe and I were able to visit her inside (after temp check), proper masking, and both of us have taken the COVID vaccines. 

 She is unhappy about “the mask rule” and said she didn’t like it, even if they sent her “to jail”!