One of my favorites

As the first granddaughter born into a family with lots of grandsons, I've always had a special relationship with my Mawmaw (Dad's mom). We've made so many memories over the past 30 years and she still makes me giggle with her wit. Even throughout my college years, whenever I spent the night at her house, I insisted on sleeping in her bed since her house is haunted and I'm a scary cat. (As if an 84 year old woman could ward off the ghosts any better than I could)

Sadly, the inevitable aging process is taking place. Mawmaw has had dementia for several years now, and recently had a fall, followed by surgery, and is currently at the Lutheran Home undergoing rehab to regain mobility. While she has made remarkable progress and will likely return home in the next week, she is becoming less independent rapidly.

Anyways...while in Hickory last week, I took the boys to see their great grandmother. Mawmaw had not yet met her 8th great grand baby so I was eager for her to love on him! When she first saw us, she was very emotional. But by the end of the morning, she was letting us push her around the place in her wheelchair, with Jackson in her lap, "racing" Weston in his stroller. It was awesome to see her interact with Jackson & Weston and it seemed to lift her spirits. (though it's doubtful she'll even remember us being there by tomorrow...). I love this woman so much and have such admiration for her.






This is funny because Mawmaw asked if i thought they'd notice if I put Weston in her bed and took her home with me instead....