Tag: grandparents

  • Toddlers and Nursing Homes

    I’m not comfortable sharing this. It’s still too fresh. But for the sake of transparency, I’ll give it a shot.

    My grandmother is in a nursing home. I’m not proud of this fact. Under many circumstances, I do NOT consider nursing homes normal or acceptable options for elderly care. I do not agree with the principle of nursing homes. My personal viewpoint. You don’t have to agree. I’m not sure where I came upon this belief system, but I hold families responsible for caring for their own.

    But there’s a problem. My grandmother frequently cannot remember who we are or where she is, and her speech is rarely understandable.

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  • Cherish These Moments

    I cherish moments like these. Watching Poppy walk across Starbucks with Katie to pick out some books to read. My little girl is so wonderful.

    My heart jumps and delights at the sight of her. And I treasure these moments when she can experience her Poppy and feel the security of his love and acceptance. He reaffirms what I’ve already instilled. There is something incalculably valuable about multi-generational relationships. Something tangible like the warmth transferred from a handshake or a hug.

    I am so blessed.