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so thankful

The other night I had an exchange with Gigi that means the world to me, the last one when she knew who I was, so I just need to write it down, so I won't forget.

Actually I don't think I will ever forget it, but wanted to share with Amy and my folks.

Gigi: I am so tired, I just want to go home.
Susan: Gram I wish you would be able to go and be in your own room in Aitkin.
Gigi: I have a nice room.
Susan: Yes you do it is so calm.
Gigi: I want to see them.
Susan: Who Gram?
Gigi: Mother, dad, John.
Susan: They are all waiting for you.
Gigi: I know they are. I want to go.
Susan: Margaret and Fran are there, so are Tom and Don (her siblings). Elsie, Esther and Sarah are there too (her dear friends). They are waiting.
Gigi: Yes they are.
Susan: Gram will you be there waiting for me someday?
Gigi: Of course, you know I will be.
Susan: And we will laugh.
Gigi: Yes, we love to laugh.
Susan: I love you.
Gigi: Love you too. I am so tired.

Comments

carey said…
i am so glad i didn't put mascara on yet this morning, susan. you're right. you will never forget this. and i am praying for gigi, that her going home is peaceful. i hope you are doing ok. at least now you know that gigi was ready, and she is truly going to a better place.
9:57 AM
bobbione8y said…
this is a wonderful post. i'm praying that you got to read to your gram, and are making it thru okay.
1:19 PM
DeAnn said…
These are the moments that truly define life. I'm glad you got to have this time with her and I pray that she will go home with peace. Her heavenly life will be so amazing. I'm thinking of you.
1:41 PM
Anonymous said…
Sus, that's just precious. God bless her and you. Next time though, please warn me that a kleenex is mandatory!
5:08 PM
Anonymous said…
Hang onto these beautiful things and, in the midst of it all, just do what feels right to you as you and your family face these next days with Gigi. I've experienced this, too, with my grandmother and understand. It's difficult, but being there is important. I'm thinking of you through tears.
8:43 PM
Karen said…
I couldn't respond yesterday, and can't think of a single intelligent thing to say today. We're with you- you know that, right?
6:58 AM
Chris said…
Oh Susan. This is an amazing post. You will carry this in your heart forever. Now she is with all her loved ones, happy.
2:43 PM
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