So instead of driving to VA tomorrow morning I’m going to drive tonight and drive back tomorrow night. This way I only miss one day of work as opposed to 1 1/2. I still don’t know if I’ll take CootieGirl, especially since the drive down will cut into her sleeping time. I also don’t know if I want to expose her to death in such a dramatic way. She sees it in her Disney movies or occasionally on tv and knows it is a sad thing, but she still doesn’t really understand what death is. Do I want to lead her into a hospital room with machines and wires and beeping sounds and have to explain what it all means? I don’t know. On the other hand, she’s such a good little girl that I think she would be very comforting to Granddad – once I explain what I expect of her when she goes in the room I have no doubt that she would be okay.
It’s a tough call – I won’t make the final decision until I’m about to hop in the car and go down.
My prayers are with you and your family.
It’s up to you. I told her when I woke her up this morning that she might be going to see granddad and that he is sick and she needs to give him a kiss and make him feel better. She said she would do it. But it’s entirely your call. CootieGirl will probably sleep in the car on the way down.
My prayers are with you and your family, Jaynee. I agree with your thoughts about taking CootieGirl…good and bad…let God be the guide. :pray:
I would take CootieGirl. I think she would be okay, and she would be there for you.
Whatever you decide, though, I’m sure it’ll be what’s right for all concerned. I’m just sorry you’re even faced with this decision… and my thoughts are with you.