update

Grani is a tiger mentally, but physically she is still declining. Last week she was watering in the backyard and was very wobbly, and Saturday, while on a stool watering the hanging tomato, she just about fell to the concrete porch. Her "high work" has ended! She's pretty good about directing traffic from the couch, so the work will continue in different hands. We managed to cut limbs, plant flowers and tomatos, and trim some bushes last week. She still loves to create order out of chaos, so we try to make messes for her to clean up! Michael is especially helpful in this area. :)

Grani is beginning to show a little more interest in brief visits (20-30 minutes maximum), so if you are in the area, stop by and say hi. She most enjoys individual/couple visits as large crowds are a bit overwhelming. Call Lisa to set up a time. 425 432 9545

Grani is especially looking forward to conference weekend. She loves the fact that she can view the sessions from the couch. She mentioned just today that because she isn't able to attend church, this is her bi-annual church time.

Thanks for all your interest in her behalf. Lisa

September 14

Hi all,

Grani has some new Nanis as Mikayla is off preparing for her mission. We love Mikayla, and she did AMAZING work here!! Lisa, Douglas, and Michael are in residence at Grani's house, and we are the new Nanis.

We have spent the last week re-arranging bedrooms, furniture, etc. Grani requested to be in the front bedroom because she feels a little safer in smaller places. Hence, new towels, new bed, new headboard that actually just broke this morning because we took it outside to touch up the paint, and the wind blew it over! We send apologies to Sterling, Regina, Steven, Roger and Parker who built the headboard. :(

Tomorrow we are buying the new Dan Brown book " The Lost Scrolls. Grani really wants to read it before she dies.

Health wise, all is well according to Grani. The hospice nurse was here last week and noted the only decline is in her leg muscles which are really weak, probably due to the steroid medication she is taking. Grani also mentioned to us yesterday that another decline is in her vision. It's getting harder to see. Talking on the phone still is a challenge, so grani has requested that her phone is available to children and grandchildren, and Lisa's phone is available for extended family and friends. Lisa's number is 206 963 9545. Call her for any info and updates you might need.

We all send our love and good wishes for a great day!

Grani, Lisa, Douglas, and Michael