This week we learned that Robert's Aunt Ann died. She struggled with cancer for several years. Robert moved in with his Mammie (grandmother) and Papa when he was 8. Ann was grown but still lived at home for a short time. We had to travel to the funeral with the kids since my mom and step-dad are still in Florida. What fun! (she says sarcastically) Actually the kids were pretty good, the funeral home ad a fabulous play room with a TV. The family had tons of food, so that kept Dustin busy. We got to see Robert's dad and sister. We also visited Mammie pictured above with Harrison at the nursing home. Mammie suffers from Alzheimers so she wasn't able to attend the funeral. She did have moments of calrity where she told us Ann had died. Oddly enough Ann had been at the same hursing home for 2 weeks prior to her death as Mammie. She passed away there as Mammie slept in another wing. Robert has thought Mammie would die "soon" for about 15 years. She seems to be outliving everyone. What a strong woman. We hope to bring her to Fort Wayne since Ann is no longer in Greenfield.
That is so (I'm at a loss for the right word here) cool/great/wonderful that your kids are able to meet their grandparent. Mine were all gone long before my kids came along. My oldest, Samantha was only 18 months when my Mom died, and my youngest was born 44 days later. I'm always saddened that they didn't get a few more years to know their grandmother.
ReplyDeleteMom died in 8/2001, but had purchased a Thumbelina doll as a Christmas gift for Sam, and I gave it to Sam for her that Christmas. That doll is very special to both of us. She sleeps with it to this day.
This is acutally Harrison and McCartney greatgrandmother. My mom, their grandmother, is REALLY involved with my kids. They see her every day at daycare. Mom and I are great friends so we spend tons of time together.
ReplyDeleteIt is awesome to see that relationship between them.
I got that, Sheri. That's what struck me so much, GREAT grandparent. I am so happy for them!
ReplyDeleteI also knew my paternal great-grandparents and remember them vividly (my great-grandpa, Wolford Rouse, lived with us for a bit and died when i was a junior in High School). But to really put a spin on things, both of my sisters are now grandmothers and some of their kids have been photographed with Mammie, who is their Great-Great-Grandmother.
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