Sunday, February 1, 2009

Expect the Unexpected...................



Will miracles never cease!! Gary and I had a "sleepless night in West Valley" worrying about breaking the news to Grandma that we were putting her in a Care Facility...we had it all worked out..we would drive to Ogden, drop Rob off at Trevor and Staci's then drive to Washington Terrace, park, explain to Grandma her new living arrangements...then try to help her hopefully understand reasons she needed to stay...try to help her in any way we could.....(she can be a very cantankerous woman and we expected it to be pretty bad) To our happy surprise, she was totally understanding...she said she knew this day would come that she understood why she needed to stay and that she would be happy here...on and on...very positive and ok with it all. We decorated her room with recognizable things to make her feel at home..(bedspread, blankets pillows, pictures, nic nac's) Helped her get somewhat adjusted etc. I am going out again tomorrow with a couple things I forgot that will help her adjust as well and at that time I will take some pictures and post them.....just keep her in your prayers, she will need a little extra support but is willing to do her part...Thanks Grandma for making this ok....it was a hard decision

5 comments:

Brian and Amelia said...

YAY!! I'm glad it worked out so well!

The Fullmer's said...

Miracles do happen! I hope she continues to do well and feel at home. While you feel comforted too.

The Harding Hive said...

Oh that is such good news!

I love your family pic. SO SO CUTE!

Cortney Heintz said...

That is wonderful! I'm sure it was an extremely hard decision but I know everyone will be happier. Plus, you picked a great care center :) I'm glad Max still remember Madison! I loved the comment!!!

The Reimers Family said...

I bet this is hard for all of you! Hang in there.