So we are heading back to TN from IL after visiting my grandparents. I am so glad we came, but it is heartbreaking. They have been married for 74 years and my PaPa is in a nursing home and my Na is still in their home about 1/4 mile away. He just can't get strong enough to do what they want him to do and so he probably won't leave the nursing home until he goes home with Jesus.
My Na is probably headed to the assisted living side soon as she has arthritis in her hips so bad she can has a hard time even walking. I will tell you though. That woman still does everything she can to take care of her husband. She collects his clothes from the nursing home everyday and washes and folds them. She makes cottage cheese and apple salad to take to him everyday because she knows he doesn't like the nursing home food. 74 years of taking care of someone and sharing life and they can't be together for the home stretch.
Sorry for bringing the mood down after the game. I just admire them so much and it just breaks my heart. This is what 74 years of marriage looks like. Two of the finest people in the world.
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