Great answers everyone. sweetheart, I can only tell you, if the powers that be offered me 10 more minutes with my beloved Grandmother, and then said for that 10 minutes I’d need to give up the rest of my life… well I’d say hell yes so fast. There are, unfortunately no second chances in this life. If she’s only visiting with you for 3 months, please make the very most of your time with her. As our fellow jellies above have said, she’ll be gone some day and you’ll have lost all of her stories and experiences, which are, believe me, worth more than you can ever guess. Also, look at this from your Gran’s point of view. I promise you honey, she loves you so much. My own dear wee Gran always used to tell folk that while she had liked being a mum she bloody loved being a Granny lol. She loved all of us beyond reason and would have died for any of us. I was really close to my Gran and she left me with so many stories and wonderful memories. I miss her so much that it really is a physical pain. Any time you give her, every little smile, will mean the absolute world to her, because you are a part of her. Please be kind honey and give her a hug, make her feel loved.
I do think you should speak to your parents about her not eating. She could become ill, perhaps she doesn’t feel she is allowed to take food without asking? Please try to re-assure her that its ok to eat when she’s alone or make her a small meal she can heat, or leave her sandwiches? sending you mountains of hugs honey, I’m very jealous and I so wish I had the opportunity to hang out with my Gran again like we used to.
love and hugs xx