Nana Dunbar

As some know, Rylee and I take care of my grandmother three says a week. She is 89 years old and just had her leg amputated in September from some hardware issues after she broke her leg a couple years ago. She is one of the toughest ladies I know, she didn't even shed a tear when she found out she had to have a leg removed, she just takes everything in stride. My mom and dad definitely have a hand in that though, my mom makes sure all her appointments are attended, her medications given, and makes sure she is eating right. I am so thankful that my parents have been so involved, my grandmothers worst fear has been having to go to a nursing home, and my parents have promised her she will never have to go to one.

Last week at one of her regular monthly check-ups her Dr. noticed her eyes were not tracking together and that one of her cheeks was swollen, which had been attributed prior to some teeth she had pulled the month prior. The Dr. ordered a CT scan and wanted to get a check to see what might be going on. My mom, Rylee, and I were in Yakima for a memorial and received a call from my dad stating the CT scan had found a mass, most likely a tumor under her eye that has spread around one eye, this causing the swelling and pressure. She has an appointment tomorrow to see a specialist and we are hoping to find out more. We are having to be ready for anything really, we just love her dearly and enjoy our days with her. So please keep her in your thoughts as we find out more on whats going on.

Here are some pictures from the last couple weeks, Rylee loves her Nana so much. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday they enjoy a little tea-time and lunch together. Nana is always given a kiss when we leave and Rylee yells "Bye-Bye"from the stairs every-time. I am so glad Rylee has been able to be so close to her, she may not remember it all when she is older, but I sure will.

Here are some pictures sharing Nana's tea, Rylee loves the Chai tea and gets to enjoy some spoonfuls when it cools down. :) And she is a big fan of the wheel chair, she has to sit in it if Nana isn't, and has even found out how to work her stair elevator all by herself!