Georgia would always talk to people for it did not matter if she knew you. This is how I met her. I am deaf and it is hard for me to talk. Georgia was also deaf but she could speak with words. We talked by using our hands and we taught each other our universal sign language. When Ms. Georgia got sick it was me who took care of her all day and all night and I enjoyed it very much. It was a hard job but one of the most important jobs I have ever had. She also had a job of driving me crazy at times because sugar was her best friend. When you are a diabetic sugar should not be your friend.
What does one say to a dying person, or what does one do to try to limit the sugar intake? If Ms. Georgia got coke to drink when she was not looking I would replace it with diet coke. If she was eating a bag of candy I would ask her for some and then throw it away without her knowing. If she left her candy out I would throw some of it away. I did whatever I could to try to help her but she always had a way of getting those extra sugar snacks. I would let her have some to make her last days as enjoyable as possible.
I miss you very much, Georgia. I am very sad you are no longer with us. You’re a great friend to help others. God bless you!
Written By Lynis
WHEN I FIRST ARRIVED,SHE MADE THE MOST MEMORABLE IMPRESSION ON ME. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO FIESTY AND HAD SUDDEN BURST OF ENERGY WHEN IT CAME TIME TO MEDS AND MONEY. SHE WAS ALWAYS TRYING TO SNEAK OFF PROPERTY AND SNEAK BACK WITH ALL KINDS OF SUGARY SNACKS. WHEN SHE WOULD SEE ME IT WAS ALWAYS THE SAME CATCH PHRASE, “HEY SUGAR! LOVE YOU! WHERES MY MANGO AND ROUND ICE?” I LOVED HER SO MUCH, SHE TOUCHED MY HEART DEEPLY AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. I WAS BLESSED TO KNOW HER.
Angela Rivera