Personal Narrative On A Day Before Thanksgiving

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The day before Thanksgiving I was at my grandparents' excited for a big turkey brunch. My grandparents live in Akron, Michigan. A three-and-a-half-hour drive down there feels like forever with siblings. The year 2018 is when my mother and my siblings Addie, Me, and Jonathan decided to stay there for Thanksgiving. I always love visiting to be able to shop and see my family. My Aunt Sandy and Uncle Todd live close to my grandparents. My mom and my siblings visited when we arrived at dark at my grandma and grandpa's house. When I looked forward to Thanksgiving brunch with my grandparents, my life changed unexpectedly. It was late at night when Aunt Sandy, Mom, and Grandma were all sitting at the dining room table while everyone else was in the …show more content…

She gasped when she looked around and ran over to my Aunt Sandy. My mother was on the phone talking to the dispatcher. EMS came and spoke with him and reviewed his health information. They said to call if anything is concerning. When I was looking forward to a Thanksgiving brunch, my life changed unexpectedly. My mom didn't hesitate to call 911 when she saw my grandpa holding his stomach. Me, Addie, and Jonathan were behind the couch looking at my grandpa in the entertainment room worriedly looking. Grandpa throwing up in pain. My mom rushed around everywhere. When EMS arrived they told my mom the easiest way was to get out the winterized door that was all taped up. Me and my siblings loaded into the car waiting for my mom to get her things to go. My Aunt Sandy rode in the ambulance. I wasn't ready for a trip to the hospital. When I was looking forward to a Thanksgiving brunch, my life changed unexpectedly. Arriving at the hospital was similar to waiting in a room at a doctor's appointment. It was dead and quiet. My Uncle Todd met us at the hospital. It was around 11 and all we did was wait. Sometimes my mom went in and saw him, and then my Aunt Sandy …show more content…

When the doctor came into the room, a nurse took me and my siblings to a room with teddy bears. My mom called my dad to pick us up the next day. I didn't want to know what was happening, and I hoped for the best. When I was looking forward to a Thanksgiving brunch, my life changed unexpectedly. Months in the hospital and several visits later, Grandpa had a brain bleed in his head from the fall. My grandma wanted to go through the procedure, but my mom told her the risks were too high. He was never able to go home and was in nursing homes and rehab places for 2 years. My grandpa was dying, you can see it in his eyes, his face. I couldn't stand his forgetfulness. My grandma tried so hard to be strong, but life was pulling her down. It was during hay season, I was at my Aunt Connie’s. I cried my heart out the day I missed him. I walked to the barn and had a good day and my sister told me he had passed in his sleep. on August 5, 2021. I changed my personality. I blamed myself for moving my brother out of the way. It wasn't purposeful from God, it was a relief to his suffering. When I was looking forward to a Thanksgiving brunch, my life changed

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