Jessica's Blog

My dad called this morning to let me know Grandma Doe died last night.  Mom (step-mom) was there with her sister, who had come down from Seattle just in time. 

Grandma Doe was a musician, an artist, and a serious survivor.  We knew she was in bad shape for a long long time.  We knew she wasn't going to last long, but to hear she had passed away was a shock.  She's had many many close calls and pulled back from the brink so many times.  I honestly thought we would have time for another visit.

When I spoke to my dad a couple days ago he said, "Well, Doe has decided she is going to die."  I was surprised.  I was told to stay home and get better, the drive would take too much out of me.  He said that at his last visit he told her, "You gotta stick around Doe, your daughter is driving down from WA to see you."  to wit she simply rolled her eyes.  She said she was frustrated.  She had made her decision, why wasn't her body just letting her go?  Well, it took just a couple days, I guess.

I could go on and on about this wonderful woman.  She will be missed, but is in a much better place without pain.