Grandma

As many of you have seen me write about before, my Grandma Peck is 103. She has been living alone for quite a while and taking care of herself. She has seriously been one of my very favorite family members for as long as I've known how to love someone. She has hands that are so fun to hold, and a kissable cheek. She is amazing. She has been kniting, and quilting blankets for the humanitarian efforts, cooking, reading, writing. She is just simply amazing. I got a call from my brother Shalee today, letting me know she had a stroke. She has had little strokes in the past, but has been fine, and stayed living alone. But I guess this one was a big one. She had to be moved in with her daughter Twila Jean now. For anyone who knows my grandma...you know that her stroke had to have been really bad if she let them move her out of her home. She loves taking care of herself, and not having others fuss about her. I feel sad for her. I hope she is not in pain. I know she is ready to go home...it's us here that are selfish and like keeping her around. I went and visited with her just a week and a half ago. I'm glad I went. She didn't want us to leave, and she was so sweet to model for me so that I could take pictures of her for my portfolio. She didn't want me to take her pictures while she was in her housecoat, so she went and changed into a dress. She is so funny. I love her so much, adn I hope she will be ok. It's hard to let her go, or watch her "going" but I know she has lived a good long life, and is ready. God Bless her. It's so important to spend time with those we love...we never know when it will be the last time. Like she said when I saw her last..."I never know if this will be the last time I see you."