My Grandpa, Glen Purnell, has been in the hospital this last week. It has been hard on him and on the rest of the family. Watching the interaction between my Grandparents these last few days has taught me a lot about relationships. Last night it was my turn to take Grandma home at the end of visiting hours. My Grandpa did not want us to leave. I think he was about in tears. He just wanted Grandma to stay with him.
Watching Grandma hold Grandpa's hand, kissing him and encouraging him to do what the doctor says so that he can get better because she wants him with her is such a tender experience. I am so blessed to have such a great example of what a good marriage looks like.
My Grandparents have lived an amazing life. They have lived in four different countries. Grandpa has held many important jobs, and Grandma was always right there with him. They raised 8 children, have 46 grandchildren and around 50 Great grandchildren.
Grandpa has had several strokes and Grandma has dementia. For the last few years they would work together and help each other. Grandma would help Grandpa with the things he had difficulty with and Grandpa would help Grandma remember the things that she would forget. This worked well for a long time and was really sweet to see. It's sad to see them struggling so much now. They both need more help than the other can give.
What a great example these two wonderful people have been in so many people's lives. I love them so much and I'm praying that my Grandpa will recover and get better soon. We all need him. He is such a strength to our family.
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