Matriarch

I wish we would have thought of this sooner...a blog spot for Nini. We've often wanted to share with you all how she is doing, and we're so glad we can now.

In September 2003, Nini was diagnosed with Alzheimer's/Dimentia Type. The doctors said she would need to be in an assisted living facility.

Nini has been at Riverside Convalescent since November 2003. I remember the year, month, day, hour that she arrived very well. I remember it, because it meant such a change for our family. Things would be different now. We all know that change is inevitable though. Nini must know this best of all.

It took many months for Nini and all of us to adjust to her new home. There have been some ups and downs throughout that process, but mostly ups. We are all close by and so we can see her daily. Nora is just across the river that runs behind the hospital. She can throw a rock a few times and reach Nini's window!

We've kept a journal and photos of this time in Grandma's life. From the patio, where we sit under the morning sun, we've sneaked in some tape recordings of Nini talking of life as a little girl, what her Momma' and Daddy were like, what a good kid Bob was and how "wild" Aunt Helen was back in the day! We even have a video of Grandma enjoying her favorite chocolate dipped ice cream!

It's been a blessing beyond all blessings to spend this time together. I cherish it with all I am.

Enjoy your visit(s) as we now share this time with you!

If you have memorable stories, photos, or thoughts about Nini or Grandpa Frank, please feel free to email and we will post them!

fn2bfit@sbcglobal.net

Nini's address: Riverside Convalescent, Adeline Beltran, Room 38, 375 Cohasset Road, Chico, CA 95926

Much Love, Bob, Nora, Michael, Michelle, Marianne, Chris, and Zakary.