The Ring

This is about my wonderful Grandma

THE RING..

     My Grandma was an unforgettable woman.

 She taught me so much, crocheting, playing cards

 just to mention a few.

 She wore a pretty gold ring on her right hand and

 every time I saw her I would say, "Grandma, your

 ring is so beautiful." My Grandma would tell me, "This

 ring was my Mother's wedding ring. It is very old, and

 someday it will be yours."

     I didn't understand what she meant by, someday.

 As I grew up, and my Grandma was getting older, she

 started to forget things, it was little things like she

 couldn't remember where she put her Christmas cards.

 As time went by, this got worse.

 It was Dementia.

     She knew that she was slowly losing her memory.

 On one of our visits to see her, she came and sat next to me.

 She said, "Donna, I am forgetting a lot of things lately and

 I know it is getting worse, so I want to give you this ring before

 I forget." She took the ring off of her right hand and put it in my hand.

I hugged her and told her how much I loved her.

     About a month later I went to see her, she looked very confused.

 I said, "Hi Grandma." She looked at me and said, "well, you are a cute girl."

 She didn't know who I was anymore. It broke my heart.

That was the last time I saw my Grandma. She passed away a few days later.

     I cherish her ring that she gave me and one day I will pass it on to

 my granddaughter.

THE END

 

       

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Your writing may not be super polished or crafted, but your naturally simple & straightforward style works best for these heartfelt vignettes you often share in your writing. It feels conversational, just as if you’re telling about this orally. Your stories reveal your true heart, which is the stand-out aspect of your writing. It’s the things you choose to write about & the way you share your observations – these are the things which make your writing so compelling & relatable. It’s who YOU ARE that makes your writing so enjoyable, so always feel confident in sharing what’s in your heart (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Donna]

That was just beautiful Margie, thank you!

[Eiram]

So sad.I had a little memories with my grandmothers.But every time I asks about them, my parents telling me how much our grandmother's loves us,their grandchilds.Sadly because of illness or old age they already past away since we were young.I believe even she is in the God's hand she will be guiding and protecting you always.

[Gee]

This a terrible illness, your whole life's memories erased.
Heart warming and sad Donna.
Did you tell the troll to f«^k off, or do I need to pop over with a shovel and belt him ??
Hope you are well :)

[Donna]

Thank you! Yes, I wrote him a message then I blocked him!

[Ms Paragon]

It brought tears to my eyes. Bittersweet memory.Cherish it along with the ring and I hope one day you get to pass it on as you wish!

[Donna]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[Samuel Dickens]

Sad but sweet. I understand your grandma because it's happening to me. It's obvious that she cared a great deal for you and wanted to do the right thing while she still could. We don't mean to become forgetful, but it just happens. It's frustrating, even maddening. One thing I know for sure is that your taking the ring set her mind at ease.

[Donna]

Thank you! Yes it is hard. I'm watching my Mother going through this now. Thanks for your review/comment.

[emmajoy]

A sadly beautiful stor y, Donna.. written in a child' s voice = which makes the tale even sadder. A friend once said of her da rling mother.. 'I just wish i could have her back .. ' those words hit home.

I'm sure your own granddaughter will be thrilled to own that very sp ecial ring one day.. and be told its history. Hugs. Em

[Misterr Remeat]

Dementia has touched my life as well. I totally get this.

[sette]

the ring, the precious reminder of a grandmother's love for her grand daughter cannot be equated with any price it is simply priceless.

[Donna]

Thank you Sette and congratulations on being top writer.

[sette]

what? where? thanks for the encouragement and the friendship.

[Donna]

You know where it shows top reviewer and top writers?

[sette]

nope, i don't know where to look for it. but thanks for the greetings though it makes my heart soar.