Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Update

I just got off the phone with Grandma Potter and she is very weak and in a lot of pain. She told me that on bad days she can't even walk and when she is able to get around she has to use a cane or her walker. She also wanted me to tell you all that she loves you very much and that she is sorry she can't write on birthdays anymore. She can only just barely sign her name to pay her bills. The stroke has taken a great toll on her, and she feels like she isn't really herself anymore. She has nothing to do during the day anymore, because she is so weak and cannot use her hands like she used to. She can only read a very little at a time, and she gets very nervous and anxious at night time. Aunt Toni is unable to be with her, as she works 9-5. But Toni is taking on most of the load of caring for Grandma.
Though this isn't the best news, grandma did tell me something that I wanted to share. She told me that she has had many priesthood blessings in which she was promised she would return to health, and that she still had work to do. I was hopeful of her recovery after this, and so was she. She told me her main problem is waiting for it to happen! Our grandmother is a remarkable lady, and I think she comforted me more than i did her when I called. I know everyone is busy and has much to do, but any form of contact for her right now would help her spirits tremendously, as well as our prayers. I love you all tons.

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