Grandpa C

Grandpa C is 91 years old. He is Hubster's dad. He has a house guest and he is happy.

Grandma C died in Feb of 2007. Grandpa has missed her terribly. I have a story about her passing and what transpired during the next year...but that is for another day.

He has lived alone ever since her passing, but the Hubster checks on him and visits him daily.

Hubster's sister came to visit three weeks ago and hasn't left! Grandpa is tickled pink! According to the Hubster, he follows Sister around like a puppy, is eating better, talking and laughing more, moving about more and just over all, doing well!

Sister sits in Grandma's spot on the sofa, while Grandpa and Hubster sit in their spots in the twin recliners and they all sit and watch Grandpa's gi-normous flat screen tv. Hubster says more than once Grandpa has gotten up to go to the restroom or to get a drink and goes by Sister and touches her hair like he used to do when Grandma was there. You can't help but think maybe he is thinking of his wife, or maybe even thinks it is her sitting there.

Mostly, Grandpa has his mind. But he is 91. He is getting more and more forgetful, and more and more frail. But up until a few weeks ago, he lived alone. I hope he lives alone no more. Sister brought her cat with her, that is a good sign.

I am so happy for Grandpa that he has his son and daughter to look after him. Ever since I met him, 20 years or so ago, he has always had a great sense of humor, a hearty laugh and a warm heart. It makes me happy to see Husbster and his Sister taking care of him and making his quality of life better.