My 88 year old dear Grandmother, who raised my sibs and me, had a stroke back in October that resulted in her being placed in a nursing home. She hates it. Tuesday morning she "ran away"- got in a cab and went back to the house. She has the door chained and won't come out! My DB's have been over pleading with her, and took her some medication but she won't let them in. She uses a wheel chair and walker (she took those with her)....says her neighbors bought her food and we know she is wearing the life alert alarm (we called the alarm company and they said a rep had been out to check it).
We did sell her car last week- good thing because she is livid- she planned on driving. Had to remind her that when you run over policemen as they are trying to assist you they tend to yank your license (she did this with her FIRST stroke). She doesn't care- said she wants to drive anyway. Thank goodness the car is gone. Part of me is laughing hysterically that she is that stubborn and independent- and part of me is worried sick that she might have another stroke or fall, as she has a history of falls. At least she won't be running anyone else over!
I worry that she has gone home to die, but at the same time understand where she is coming from. On the other hand, it could be she is just missing her beloved garden now that it is spring. My sibs are checking on her at least twice a day (they get as far as the porch- she won't let them in but answers with door with the chain across). She answers the phone (as long as you don't interrupt Oprah or Dr. Phil-then she answers but hangs up). Her mood actually seems a little better. Still, I sit here in Central Illinois worrying about her out way out on the west coast. Please keep her in your prayers- that she stays safe and happy. I actually admire her stubborness and tenacity.....she is some kind of Grandma!
We did sell her car last week- good thing because she is livid- she planned on driving. Had to remind her that when you run over policemen as they are trying to assist you they tend to yank your license (she did this with her FIRST stroke). She doesn't care- said she wants to drive anyway. Thank goodness the car is gone. Part of me is laughing hysterically that she is that stubborn and independent- and part of me is worried sick that she might have another stroke or fall, as she has a history of falls. At least she won't be running anyone else over!
I worry that she has gone home to die, but at the same time understand where she is coming from. On the other hand, it could be she is just missing her beloved garden now that it is spring. My sibs are checking on her at least twice a day (they get as far as the porch- she won't let them in but answers with door with the chain across). She answers the phone (as long as you don't interrupt Oprah or Dr. Phil-then she answers but hangs up). Her mood actually seems a little better. Still, I sit here in Central Illinois worrying about her out way out on the west coast. Please keep her in your prayers- that she stays safe and happy. I actually admire her stubborness and tenacity.....she is some kind of Grandma!
Grandma!
