My grandma (90 years young) and my Grandpa (98 years young) are 2 of my heroes in life.
Last week my Grandma had a mini-stroke and when I went in to visit her in the hospital the first thing she said was,
“I’m so sorry we missed your birthday, I have a card for you at the house.”
The last thing she said as I left her hospital room was…
“We’ll make sure and get you your card soon.”
Her and my grandpa are always so positive and caring, even through the tough times.
Yesterday I went to visit my Grandma with my family and we a had a great visit.
I knelt down by her hospital bed and we talked and laughed together for a good chunk of time.
She made me smile and inspired me with her positive mental attitude and outlook on the situation, and I was fortunate give her a few laughs in return.
At one point she said to me “Well, I guess I won’t have to worry about church for a few weeks.”
And I said, “I guess it turns out there’s an upside to everything isn’t there grandma?” – and we both laughed together. 🙂
I walked out of her hospital room knowing the purpose of that visit had been fulfilled.
My sister Shana said to me, “you made grandma laugh so hard.”
The thing is, I hadn’t planned any of it.
We all showed up to try and return a fraction of the love and support she has shown us all throughout our lives.
I was there, in the moment, with the right intentions – and everything flowed the way I think it was supposed to flow.
One big lesson for me from this experience is that maybe we really do have everything we need for each moment of life we’re faced with, if we can show up with the right intentions and be open to the guidance that is there for us every step along the way.
Perhaps this is a little taste of what Dr. Wayne Dyer was talking about in that lesson from his book I shared with you the other day.
Maybe, if we shift our focus from striving to lead so much to being led instead – more miracles can manifest in the moments of our days.
This is such a touching story! It always amazes me when I am visiting someone in the hospital, and they end up encouraging me with their optimism and outlook. It makes a big difference for everyone in the room. That’s great medicine.
Right! Exactly! When we try to give – it seems it always comes back to us multiplied.
I love this heartfelt post. Thank you for being the kind and sincere person that you are. These moments are never easy, moments that we don’t want to arrive but time doesn’t slow down. We need to drink in each other’s moment and live to LIVE, laugh, and love and your grandma is a perfect example. Praying for grandma and her full recovery. Praying for grandpa too. Thanks Paul she is very proud of you.
ahhh Thanks Sarah. And you’re right… Never easy… I have found myself trying to fight off sadness, and some discouragement as it’s not easy watching people we love go through times like these… Thank you so much for your prayers, words of wisdom and amazing heart Sarah!
Thank you for sharing Paul. Ill be praying or her.. I have a brother in law in the hospital now for over a year.. we are so grateful he is still with us, although he cant talk he is progressing.. It makes you feel grateful you have family.. blessings and wholeness to you and your family!
Thank you for your prayers Cruader Lona! So happy to hear your brother in law is progressing! Thank your positive vibe and blessing filled words! Much appreciated.