Today was a hard day for me.  Mum, Pop and me went to see my Grandma in the nursing home.  Mum said we needed to go to say good-by since Grandma won’t be with us much longer.

Grandma got a lot sicker a few days ago and her nurse says that she won’t be getting better this time.  Grandma didn’t even know we were there but I felt good that I could see her and say good-by.  Maybe she knows I was there.  I hope so.

Mum says we shouldn’t feel so sad but should celebrate the long life that Grandma had.  I’ll try to do that but it’s hard to say good-by.  Grandma was always so happy to see us.  I’ll miss her smiles and hugs.

Mum says we were lucky to have this time with Grandma.  I think so to.  Not everyone gets to say good-by.  Sometimes we get so busy with ourselves that we forget that there are people who we need to say “I love You” or ‘I’m thinking about you” to.  We forget that just taking a minute to call or send a card can make a difference in that persons day.

If there’s someone special in your life – take a minute and tell them that.  You might not have the chance to do it tomorrow. 

Love Ernie

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