Not the power to remember, but its very opposite, the power to forget, is a necessary condition for our existence. -Sholem Asch

“Your memory is a monster; you forget – it doesn’t. It simply files things away. It keeps things for you, or hides things from you – and summons them to your recall with a will of its own. You think you have a memory; but it has you.” – John Irving

Grandma June

Christmas 2010

Grandma June is in the hospital. Ick. She is in Oswego. Double Ick. I am hoping they transfer her to the hospital where I work, soon. Then I can see her every day. Twice a day. All day, if I want. She needs a cardiac cath. Triple Ick. She was supposed to have it done 2 years ago. But doesn't want to be in Syracuse, so far away from everyone (because Syracuse is so far away). haha. She is a stubborn old lady. Who still works full time as a home health aide, taking care of old(er) people.


Grandma June isn't technically even my grandmother. She is Gracelyn's father's Grandmother. haha. But since before I had Gracelyn, she has been to every holiday dinner/ birthday party/ family gathering at my house and my parents, even tho we haven't seen Gracelyn's father in years. Years.

She just sorta worked her way into my family. Even if I can't make it to a family gathering at my parents, she still goes. lol. Even my extended (un-related) family is very familiar with her.

I'm worried about her, but I know she'll be just fine. She's a tough old lady. But, please, keep her in your prayers, anyways.

Madalyn Rose turns 4.

Happy 4th Birthday, Punky!

I can't believe that Madalyn is 4. How the time flies. She is still my little cuddle bug. I hope she never out grows that!