Deja vu...

What an emotional day today has been! Not only did we have the funeral for my Grandpa Clegg, we found out that my Dear Aunt Mardene passed away during the night. As if funeral's are not hard enough on their own, finding out that your last surviving "Grandma" just passed away as well is just about enough to make your heart break completely in half. If you had told me last month that both of these incredible people would be gone within a month, I wouldn't have believed you. 

Just as was the case with Grandpa, Mardene was doing pretty well health wise, especially considering she was 92. Just over a week ago we were told that Mardene had fallen and wasn't able to get up on her own. We were finally able to convince her she needed to move to the assisted living center because she did need at least a little bit of help. A few days later they determined she most likely had had a mini stroke that had made it so she was not able to move her left arm. As each day passed, we knew our time with Mardene was also coming to an end. Fortunately, my cousin Melissa and I were able to drive up and visit her Friday night. Although it was hard to see her like she was, it really was a blessing that she slipped so fast and that she didn't have to suffer long.

But I am grateful in both cases that they did not have to suffer long. We love you Grandpa and Mardene! Until we meet again.