SANDS THROUGH AN HOURGLASS

So, my Nana has been moved out of the hospital to the Hyder Hospice in Dover. We went to visit her last night and the place is just beautiful. It only has 14 rooms and truly feels like the next thing to home. The goal, obviously, is to make Nana as comfortable as possible during whatever time she has left with us.

I really have to give a lot of props to my girls. Nana has been in the hospital/hospice for over a month. During that time, Joelle and Marina have NEVER hesitated about going to see her (we have gone EVERY single day I have had them, except maybe once). As a matter of fact, they ask WHEN the next time they can go. There have even been tears when we leave. They are beyond well-behaved when we have visited. Joelle always makes sure Nana has a cold cup of water and combs her hair to make her look nice. Marina is constantly telling stories about her day and just intent on keeping Nana smiling.

Last night, Marina bought 2 bears at Michaels. She gave one, named Marina to Nana and put it on her nightstand. The other bear, named Nana, will sleep with Marina. She told Nana that this would mean they would be together every night. With that said, Marina broke down crying. It was very touching and evident of the love that my grandmother has shown and given to her granddaughters. You see, the joy my grandmother got in life was to see her grandchildren. She never had a lot of money. It was the quality time spent with the kids. They were always so happy to go Nana's house and read books, draw pictures and just "be". My grandmother is a true role model for all grandmothers. I aspire to one day be the type of grandmother she is.