My Grandmother's 90th Birthday

 Today, my Grandma Betty (my mom's mom) turns 90 years old.

She was such a beautiful young woman...

My sister and I were always extremely close to my grandparents growing up...

This is really how I remember them. Sitting in their chairs reading the paper, talking or watching the news...

My grandparents were always so in love...

My grandfather passed suddenly of a heart attack ten years ago - just a few weeks after my grandparents' 60th wedding annivesary. I was completely devastated when I lost my grandfather. I don't know why I haven't blogged about him. He and I had a very special relationship - one that is hard to put into words. I still miss him every day. But that is another post.

This post is about my grandmother.

I love my grandmother very much. I am so glad she has been able to spend time with Briana...

You might have read in previous posts that she suffers from Alzheimer's Disease...

She lives in an assisted living home here in Georgia. She had lived in Florida, but my mom, aunt and uncle decided she needed to move a few years after my grandfather passed because her memory was going. And my mom wanted my grandma close to us here in GA...

 It is hard watching my grandmother fade more and more each day. My mom checks in on her several times a week to make sure she has everything she needs and to visit with her. It is really tough and exhausting for my mom, but I admire how dedicated she is to taking care of my grandmother. My grandma has had several mini strokes over the last year and no one is sure what is around the corner. But she is still here with us. I don't get to visit her as often as I would like - I really need to try and make more time.

It really is wonderful when my grandmother is in the moment - like when she saw Briana at Christmas...

Later today, our family is going to visit her and spend some time with her on her 90th birthday.

Happy 90th Birthday Grandma! Love you so much!