Dear Companions, My grandmother Fira passed away on February 12th, and, while the doctors say it was this, and that, I feel, in my heart, it was Covid that signed the final bill. I witnessed firsthand the dystopia that is the ICU these days, for the elderly especially, and the importance of an advocate, in this case, my mother, who resorted to legalese to pry her mother from the hospital in Massachusetts. On the penultimate night of my grandmother’s life, she was on a helicopter—a tour de force, headed to New York. The nurse onboard said our Fira was not afraid. The next time I saw Fira, she tried to communicate with me but I could not quite make it out. I think that I comforted her. I will never forget the feeling of rubbing her plump, soft hands.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your words are incredibly captivating and very moving. I truly hope you find that feisty, lover of life blondinka side again!
It is such a beautiful tribute to your baba Fira. I think we all have to remember the life your Fira represented. Your friend remembers all the funny and sometimes not that funny encounters. They are all cherished.
Such a beautiful tribute to Fira... made me cry.
Love you lots
Thanks Nina! It was great seeing you ur sis and pops
Thank you! I was very sad not to be able to come... Sasha was sick that whole week and Ayal was working so I had to "hold down the fort"
well said
Thanks Suv, definitely said through wet eyes splish splashing on my laptop
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your words are incredibly captivating and very moving. I truly hope you find that feisty, lover of life blondinka side again!
Thanks Jen I appreciate that a lot. You know it, just gotta get to the other side of this!
It is such a beautiful tribute to your baba Fira. I think we all have to remember the life your Fira represented. Your friend remembers all the funny and sometimes not that funny encounters. They are all cherished.
Thank you, yes, she had her way!