David Copperfield

A number of events occurred since my last entry. Back in February, I was told not to come to work for an undetermined period. I finally finished reading David Copperfield, because I was told to be available to work at a moment's notice. I can't really go into details, but I got help from the union and was able to keep my job. 

Around Easter, my mom told me my grandma who lives in Naples, Florida broke her knee and was in a rehab facility. I hadn't seen her since before my dad passed, so I figured I should make plans to see her as soon as possible, rather than when it's most convenient. Probably weird to most people, but we normally take our primary vacation in October during fall break. 

My wife and kids had never flown, so it was a big deal. Since it was my mom's mother, wife thought we should invite her to come. 

Key West has always been a place of wonder, so we figured we'd go there since we'd be "close." 

My mom was reluctant to go until we said we were going to go to Key West.

I wasn't happy. Finding accommodations for a family of five is hard enough, but 6 seemed a bit too much.

I found a flight to Key West with a flight back from Ft. Myers for $217 a person for the first full week of June. Our hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, in Key West was amazing! 

After  4 nights in Key West, we took the Ferry to Ft. Myers Beach. Our hotel in Ft. Myers was okay, but the visit with my grandma was eye opening. 

My grandma was home, but she wasn't her normal self. For being 92, she always had spunk, but she was much different. 

I knew it would be the last time I would see her. She passed away the first weekend of August.

I'm glad we went to Key West first. Being ignorant of my grandma's actual condition, we were able to enjoy it.

I really didn't want to take my mom, but I'm glad she got to see her mom. She didn't get back in time when grandma was put into Hospice. Mom was in the airport waiting for her flight when my aunt told her.

Other events occurred since January, but they're more trivial.