# A Granddaughter's Visit: Reflecting on Grandma's Independent Life ## Quick Navigation - [Find Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners.md): Discover language exchange partners worldwide - [Language Exchange](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange.md): Practice with native speakers worldwide - [Moments](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments.md): Share your language learning journey - [Topics](https://www.hellotalk.com/topics.md): Explore trending topics and discussions - [Chat & Messaging](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/chat.md): Text, voice, and video conversations - [Voice Rooms](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/voiceroom.md): Join live audio conversations - [Live Streaming](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/live-streaming.md): Interactive classes and language sessions - [Certified Teachers](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/certified-teachers.md): Learn from professional language instructors - [Immersive Learning](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/immersive-learning.md): Learn everywhere with instant translations - [Translation Tools](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/translation.md): Instant translation between any languages - [AI-Powered Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Access specialized learning tools - [Language AI Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Discover our AI-powered language learning applications - [All Features](https://www.hellotalk.com/features.md): Explore all learning features and tools - [Download](https://www.hellotalk.com/download.md): Get HelloTalk on iOS and Android ## Author - **Name**: yuririn - **Username**: @y_yuririn ## Content まだまだ時を一緒にすごしたいと思うことは、残されるもののエゴなのかな。 I met my grandma who is 97 years old. Until one and half years ago, she had lived alone and managed her life by herself for more than 20 years. It was hard for her to manage everything by herself, but she had some confidence and believed that she could live in her house until the very end. Unfortunately, she fell down at midnight at the house and broke her arm. Due to the injury, she had an operation, but her arm couldn't work as well as before. At first, she wanted to go back to her house and get back her life again, but she gradually accepted it was impossible. She was really shocked by the reality and almost gave up her life. She moved to the nursery home reluctantly. At first, she always complained about everything, I know it is not her real house, so she has to accept the rules, and her life is under control. It is very stressful and sometimes irritates her. And from the difference of the environment, she was in a state of delirium. She was not who she was before. I was very shocked by the changes. The only thing I can do for her is to make time with her as much as I can. So, I traveled to meet her today. It was a great time for us. Luckily, she gradually has accepted the change in her life and gets back her memories. We talked a lot. The most impressive one is that she is still worried about me even though she is in sever situation. It was the first time to be told about her childhood and young age. Still now, there are many things that I don’t know about her life and thoughts. I still want to learn from her and be motivated by her and talk and spend the time more and more!! For me, she looks shining and somehow the role model as a person, woman, businessperson. I really respect her. To think like this, I almost cry in the bullet train! Please cheer her ! ## Images 1. [View Image 1](https://cdn-global.hellotalk8.com/ht-global-1312929133/mmnt/1/250730/1/145462109/0/0/f631686237bf37956cc7a02941746c66.jpg) 2. 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