Chapter 2 in Translating
Tradition raises the idea that heirlooms and legacies are important for
deciding who we are, what we care about, and what our communities care about. In
your post, you might address the following:
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Do you agree that heirlooms are important? Can
you think of a case in which an heirloom/legacy could be detrimental?
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Examine an heirloom or legacy you’ve received
and what it means to you.
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Consider what heirlooms/legacies you would like
to receive, or would like to pass down, and why.
Requirements:
At least 500 words, plus image(s), links, video, etc.
Demonstrate an awareness of audience (everyday tone, short
paragraphs, etc)
ALTERNATIVE: Blog about an issue or topic that has been
discussed in class (same requirements)
Grandma Mandy Bridgman
ReplyDeleteI chose to talk about my Grandma's Death. She died March 2015 surrounded by her family . She had lived with my parents, my sister Annette and I since 1989. Annette and her shared a special bond. I know she had a special spot for me but none of her other relationships compared to the one she had with her Granddaughter. They cackled, laughed, and poked at each other. They were both stubborn and bullheaded but they loved each other.
One of Annettes and Grandma fight was about a “Do not Resuscitate” order. They would d go round and round about this. Then, my sister had her first year of nursing in a Cardiac Unit, which changed her perspective. She seen these older patients getting their rib cage sawed open. She then understood why my grandma didn’t want to be resuscitated because this would of wore her down more than she already was. Annette finally saw that life isn’t about Quantity it is about Quality. Around this time Grandma's health started to deteriorate from fouth stage COPD. It seems Grandma waited till Annette was okay with losing her. Annette knew that loving Grandma meant letting her go. She had repeatedly said, “I am tired”. Finally, Annette heard her. She finally let go. She knew wanting her here was for her own selfish needs, and if she loved her Grandmother she had to respect her wishes and let her go.
Annette took a video of Grandma a few weeks before her death. It brings her back for a moment. Her voice, her quirks, and the way she looked at her granddaughter. It always brings tears to our eyes. I had to stay strong for my little sister during that time. Grandma's death brought us together as a family but a part of it will always be missing. We heal as much as we can , knowing that we will are never quite the same without her presence.