Blog 50

So I’m in Cleveland with my mom and aunt and uncle at their new house on the water and it is so fantastic here. I’ve missed my family and although I miss campus and can’t wait to get back to my friends it has been wonderful seeing them all again. In the small time I’ve been here I realize how I can’t wait to grow up and have a home of my own. Even though I am definitely a long way from that. For now I am enjoying being young and seeing my grandparents, who just moved into assisted living has confirmed that when I get old if I am loosing my sense of self I want someone to stop me. As my mom always says “put me out of my misery”. Why would you want to deteriorate in front of all your loved ones? My grandmother has alzhiemers and soon she will not recognize us. If I am ever going to put my loved ones through that torture I would rather have someone end it while I still have my wits about me. Old age is a very sad thing all the people who live with my grandparents are failing fast and it is very depressing to be in such an environment for any amount of time let alone staying the night and eating with them. It breaks my heart because these people are lonely and bored and to brighten their day just a little makes them feel so much better. I’ve decided everyone should volunteer at a nursing home.