Grandma Kristie (Grandma Jackson's daughter) set up a very nice musical program for her, since she has always loved music. First, this guy from their ward came up and sang a bunch of songs from musicals, but he didn't sing normally. He sang kinda opera-ish. It was awesome! Then, mom and Grandma Kristie played a variation of chopsticks, and then played "My Heavenly Father Loves Me" from the Children's Song Book. Then, me, Grace, Kate, Faith, and Abbey got to sing. We sang "The Miracle," which talks about Jesus dying for all of us, and how we (me, Grace, Kate, Faith, and Abbey specifically) are really grateful for it. Then we sang "As Sisters in Zion". I think she really enjoyed it.
We then proceeded to the food, which was provided, and set out by one of Grandma Kristie's friends from the ward. There were chicken sandwiches, chocolate covered strawberries, chips, and salsa (there was also salad, but I didn't bother with it)! We saved the cake for later though, because Grandma Jackson wasn't feeling too well, and had to go home early. We packed up, and me and Grace walked home to Grandma's house that wasn't too far away.
We had cake when we got there. It was great! Grandma got a couple presents. Aunt Jennifer and Uncle Chad got Grandma a stuffed animal baby goat, that she absolutely LOVES! The reason they got her a goat is because when Grandma Kristie was little, she got a baby goat (I can't remember why), but it somehow found it's way in the house and started jumping on Grandma Jackson's bed! The stuffed goat meant a lot to Grandma. She kept calling it "Cute!" and she kept saying things to it like, "You are just adorable!" One time she looked into it's plastic eyes, and said to it, "Have you been mistreated?" We all tried very hard not to make her feel bad by muffling our giggles. Golly, I love that lady.
When the other relatives headed out, the Borens went ahead and showed Grandma some funny videos of babies eating lemons for the first time. The whole time she talked to the screen saying stuff like, "Oh! I am so sorry!"
She is such an example to me of being kind, and strong. She is always kissing and hugging me whenever I greet her. She is just so amazing. She makes me want to be a better person, because she is always looking out to serve others even though she is 90 years old, can't even stand by herself, and can't even walk by herself. I love my Grandma.
It was sad when we had to leave, but I feel like this visit was much more meaningful to me than other visits before. I've grown a stronger connection with Grandma Jackson. Even though, she's losing her memory, and probably won't remember the time we spent together, I will always remember, and cherish the memories I've made with my great grandmother.
Grandma with her baby goat. :)
Watching baby videos
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