"When things go wrong, don't go wrong with them," - Elvis Presley

This post is about the last few weeks for my Grandma. They've been tough. I chose an Elvis Presley quote as the title as she is, most probably, his biggest fan and I know she'd approve.

 

 

My Grandma moved into a home on Thursday 26th May 2016. She hasn't been there for very long but during that time a lot has happened.

 

Sadly, my Grandma's lovely and much adored sister, Josephine passed away on Saturday 28th May, just a few days after my Grandma's move. It was very difficult for my Grandma to come to terms with. With her Vascular Dementia, her understanding is all there but as she puts it she 'cannot always find words' to say what she means alongside the physical aspects of the disease. It is incredibly frustrating for her, especially as she is a very intelligent lady who enjoys to talk and socialise.

 

She attended the funeral, and although she was incredibly sad, I was glad she did attend. They were the best of friends, the only two of their siblings to live in England together so it was important for  Grandma to be able to say goodbye.

 

I am almost certain, if it wasn't for Grandma's illness, that she would have written a poem about the passing of her sister. She had written a beautiful poem about the passing of her Mum many years ago so I thought I would write something on her behalf. Their bond was very special and something to take inspiration from. 

 

 

A beautiful smile,

A warm heart,

I ask myself why

should we be apart?

 

A big sister,

A best friend,

I ask myself why

should this come to an end?

 

And then I realise,

We will meet again one day,

And deep down I know

you never really went away.

 

So until then dearest sister,

Watch over me,

And in my heart

you'll always be.