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That is so sad...especially after just having gone through this with my own Grandmother, who was 95. She was well one day and in the hospital with a respiratory infection the next. And passed on only 7 days later. I know she must treasure her times of tea with you.
posted by
RASSE
on March 25, 2009 at 9:29 PM
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At that age it is quite possible that M may start thinking of her next great adventure and become more detached from this one until you say goodbye.
posted by
callista22001
on March 25, 2009 at 8:46 PM
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It's not the tea
it's the people who share it. She will be better next time.
posted by
Whacky
on March 25, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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It would be a shame
The loss of people with whom such rituals can be shared is always a tragedy
posted by
lionreign
on March 25, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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It's so sweet that you share this tea with her! What a pleasure. I hope it is just a passing phase, maybe she'll make it next time :)
posted by
calia14
on March 25, 2009 at 12:31 AM
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It is the tea making that saves us. Mom is sitting more and that is scarey.
posted by
benzinha
on March 24, 2009 at 9:39 PM
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I hope she completes a century, with someone as caring as you around. I know a buthcher who is ninity-eight and still going strong.
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on March 24, 2009 at 7:48 PM
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What a darling and what a priveledge to know someone of this age.
She may get a little stronger if the weather is mild and she is back in her beloved home. Some people we just expect will always be there, since they always have been,
posted by
Kabu
on March 24, 2009 at 6:41 PM
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I just hope she is still getting stronger, but slowly from her stay at the hospital. But who knows for certain! What a lovely way to spend time with her. sam
posted by
sam444
on March 24, 2009 at 4:12 PM
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rector, I'm sure you've seen it all, and never really get used to it...
It really must be heart breaking at times..
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posted by
Rumor
on March 24, 2009 at 4:09 PM
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I guess we do not know until something sadly happens.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on March 24, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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After surgery I identified with a senior woman in physical therapy. She insisted on her morning cup of coffee. BCA, Bill*s Roost
posted by
BC-A
on March 24, 2009 at 2:46 PM
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You deal with so much sadness, so often. Bless your heart.
posted by
hazel_st_cricket
on March 24, 2009 at 2:18 PM
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What a wonderful woman she must be to still be interested in what others are doing at such an advanced age! Perhaps that's what's kept her going? You give us some very interesting insights about your work; thank you.
posted by
elinjo
on March 24, 2009 at 2:08 PM
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It would be truly sad.
posted by
metalrat
on March 24, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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