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My Grandma
"death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law, but thanks be to God, who gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain." 1Corinthians 15:54-58
i received a text from my mother yesterday telling me that my grandma, her mother, was fading fast. my grandma is 89 years old. my grandfather passed away 11 years ago and my grandma has been ready to go be with him and the Lord since then.  she has alzheimers and doesnt really know anyone anymore. she was diagnosis with it 5 or 6 years ago and was placed on medication which i think is the reason that she did so well for so long. a few weeks ago she broke her hip again and had to be moved into a nursing home. before that she was in an alzheimers unit in a small town in Utah where my uncle lives. my grandma was a tough woman! my grandfather ranched and logged all along the west coast from california to washington. he would buy a ranch, log it and then move on. she raised 4 children, the last 2 being twins and never complained. it was not an easy life, she didnt have any help raising the kids or cleaning the house or fixing the food. everybody worked! no complaining, no whining that they didnt have enough time, you just worked! she wasnt one of those grandmas that baked cookies and entertained her grandchildren. she worked around the house, sewing, fixing meals, doing the books for my grandfather numerous workings 
 my grandma loved the Lord. every morning she sat at the big table overlooking the Salmon valley, two big huge picture windows, dressed in her bathrobe and nightie, and read the bible! old and worn and highlighted and underlined, it was an amazing bible! my grandma didnt whine and complain about how hard she had to work, she didnt yell or scream at us grandkids, she worked! life wasnt about being easy, it was about doing for your family, providing for those in your life! even with the alzheimers, she was never mean or violent like many of them, always happy and cheerful. it has been very difficult the past few weeks as she has been in a lot of pain and the doctors havent done much to help control it. my grandma is a beloved child of God. yes it is hard to see her suffer, for my mom and her brothers, but my grandma, she will be in heaven the second she leaves her broken and worn out body! my heart is joyful that her pain will be gone! o death, where is your sting? there is no sting! how great will be her homecoming! thank you Jesus, thank you that grandma will soon be praising and worshiping you in her new body!! singing and dancing, no more worries or pain!
this is my grandma a few weeks ago. still smiling! I love you grandma! what a great example you have been to me, thank you!
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Very touching story! I lost my Grandma unexpectedly this past June. Its funny how you speak of your Grandmother. My Grandma was the same way. A very hard working lady, who never thought of herself EVER! She was more concerned with making sure everyone else was okay. She never bought herself much of anything. If only more people in this world could be like our Grandmothers, it would be a much better place. I'm truly sorry to hear about your Grandmother though, but it sounds like she lived a great 89 years! God Bless you and your family!
Prayers for your mother, uncle, et al. That's a tuff road. My father had alzheimers and he didn't know my wife or daughters towards the end. Barely recognized me, but couldn't tell you who I was. He lived with us briefly when I was unemployed. I could rejoice that his suffering was over, but sadly, I won't be seeing him again (or my mother)...... :(
Deb, my condolensces, but I rejoice with you, that she will be going home. And will one day be reunited with her body in perfect form.
I can see your resemblance to her, in her beautiful &amp; cheerful smile.
My thoughts will be with you and your family throught this Doc.
Awwwww, I love your grandma too! So precious are the elderly and all that they can teach such a pretentious and shallow generation such as ours and the ones to follow! Far too often the elderly are abused or thrown away. You have cherished her, Deb, as she has cherished and cared for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. xo
I'm sorry for the pain your family is going through but I am also so glad to hear that you have wonderful memories and have learned important life lessons from your Grandma.
Your faith provides a rock for you and your family at this time. You are fortunate to have that while so many others have not found it yet.
I'll be thinking about you Deb!
What a nice tribute to your grandma. I'm sorry she is going through this. It sounds like she is a great role model.
She sounds awesome. It is a shame that more kids don't get to spend time with their grandparents as they grow up.
They are a link to our past and the hardships that today's society can't even fathom. Things that made people tougher and in my opinion, better.
I'm sure her influence on you and your memories of her will never be forgotten.
My prayers are with you and your family. My grandmother is in the same situation. Like Crab said, memories will never be forgotten.
And her seeds of wisdom grow daily in you.
Our prayers are with you &amp; yours. Although in the end it may be a blessing there will still be much heartache. You have such a strong faith and great memories to lean on during this tough time.
Take care Doc!
What an amazing woman! She sounds like my mother-in-law. You wrote such a touching, lovely tribute to her life. My wonderful grandfather has alzheimers, but thankfully he has the same cheerful disposition. Take care and may God comfort you all during this trial.
what a pretty grandma, I still miss my Mamma. I hope her journey is a peaceful one.
