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ive stayed up most of the night thinking and crying. trying to understand.
having visions of grandma taking her last breath alone.
did she know? can she see me now, hidden behind my swollen eyes and flushed face?
she watched me grow up every summer when we would go swimming in the creek and take long walks through the quiet town. even yesterday at 99, her heart was still pumping. why did she hold on so long?
i always tell myself im not afraid of death. but today was different. i watched her slip away. i felt her trying to say goodbye, though she could not speak and struggled to breathe. i regret having to leave her. nobody should have to die alone.
today i heald death in my hands
and i said goodbye.
i will see her again.
i love you grandma.
thank you for waiting for me.
i love you.
i love you
My Great Grandmother
Gwen Wight
May 1907-December 24 2006
having visions of grandma taking her last breath alone.
did she know? can she see me now, hidden behind my swollen eyes and flushed face?
she watched me grow up every summer when we would go swimming in the creek and take long walks through the quiet town. even yesterday at 99, her heart was still pumping. why did she hold on so long?
i always tell myself im not afraid of death. but today was different. i watched her slip away. i felt her trying to say goodbye, though she could not speak and struggled to breathe. i regret having to leave her. nobody should have to die alone.
today i heald death in my hands
and i said goodbye.
i will see her again.
i love you grandma.
thank you for waiting for me.
i love you.
i love you
My Great Grandmother
Gwen Wight
May 1907-December 24 2006