Christmas Tree for Grandma....

Last night Brooke and I went to Big Lots and picked out a Christmas tree for Grandma Raia. We found the perfect tree and some beautiful ornaments. Brooke and I were talking about all the good times we have had, making Christmas ornaments with Grandma. Anyone that knows Vicki at all knows that she has made Christmas ornaments for years. She has made hundreds all year and if you helped her or just knew her, you were on the receiving end of the ornaments. She would not only give them to her friends and family, but she would make one for each of the doctor's office employee's, the whole fire department (if they had helped her), dentist office etc. She always remembered everyone. She was so amazing at making people feel special. This last year she wasn't able to make them anymore and that was a hard thing for her to accept. Brooke went over in July and they made some snowmen ornaments, these were her last ornaments made. Brooke and I had a great time remembering the fun, crafty side of Grandma. So tonight we met Jack and Sandy at the group home and Brooke decorated the Christmas tree. Ma was somewhat alert and when we walked in, Sandy told her Brooke was there and she said "Oh, my sweet, sweet Brooke". That made Brooke feel so special. While Brooke was decorating the tree, Grandma wanted to see it. So we held it up for her to see and then Brooke finished decorating it. When it was finished we showed her again and she was so happy. We know she won't be able to enjoy it for long, but we hope it makes her day a little brighter. We thought Ma had gone to sleep and Sandy and Jack and I were talking amongst ourselves and she pipes in with a funny. She never ceases to amaze me. It is sad to see her suffer.