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hilskie

I have been taking care of a little elderly lady for 6 1/2 years.  You can look at some of my earlier blogs about her.  She's one of the coolest ladies ever.  I just happened upon this particular gig because her neighbors went to the same church as me.  It was supposed to be temporary, but turned into permanent.


After a couple weeks of battling a viral infection that caused some respiratory distress...she passed away this evening. 


I'm going to miss her.  She was spunky, and cute, and tenacious, and a kick in the pants.  She put up with my junk, and I always knew she loved me.  Her name is Rhoda...her friends called her Rowdy...if that gives you an idea.  View Image


Not only do I get to find a new job now...but I have to do it without a person who always gave me good advice...and kept me smiling even tho' I wanted to quit.  


 


Go hug your grandparents, if they're still around...if they're not, then hug the next thing closest to that.  Life is too short to waste time. 

Comments (8)

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Maxxie·
Amen to that sentiment. How awesome she has had you to help her - you are earnest and trustworthy. That means a lot for someone in her predicament - or for anyone. It's clear beyond the function of your job you meant something to her personally too.\r \r My condolences.
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H2Daddy·
Sorry to hear about your loss.
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pearly_54·
So sorry for your loss. I AM the grandparent....and I can always use hugs.
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pearly_54·
So sorry for your loss. I AM the grandparent....and I can always use hugs.
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Devonsangel·
My condolences Hilskie. It was very evident that you cared very much for this women and treated her like family. I don't have my grandparents here on earth, but if they were I would want someone like you to care for them.
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Caesar·
sorry for your loss, i lost my grandma about 2 months ago, and it was very hard
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Mortaw·
Sorry to hear. You have my condolences. Wish you the best of luck.
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hilskie·
Thanks everyone. I appreciate the sentiments more than you know!