The Importance Of Grandmother's 90th Birthday

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I was fortunate enough to attend my grandmother’s 90th birthday celebration recently. My family has designated the weeks around her birthday as the time for family to come from all over the country and celebrate the woman we love. This year was particularly valuable to me as I was not only able to see my grandmother turn 90 surrounded by the ones she loves, but I was able to use the skills and information I have obtained from my time at Nebraska Methodist College.
After the first few days of visiting with my grandparents, I was feeling uneasy about their health and living situation. My grandmother seemed frail and struggled to get around without assistance from family. Furthermore, I had growing concerns regarding her clarity after hearing

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