Grandpa Duane
One week ago, my family lost my grandpa Duane. At 90 years old, his body was done. 90 years of hard work, farm life, and a never quit attitude is hard on a body. While at his funeral, the pastor made reference to the Guillain Barre Syndrome that he contracted in the 80s. It causes paralysis that starts in the feet and legs and works its way toward the chest and arms. It can be fatal if it reaches the lungs and heart, but thankfully it was caught before that for my grandpa. However, the results left him without feeling in his hands and feet, which caused other problems for him. He often couldn't feel heat or cold effects, so he suffered burns and frostbite several times. He also had cuts get infected because of his lack of feeling, so he lost toes. This syndrome mixed with diabetes created difficulties with simple tasks like dressing and eating, but he never quit. He found ways to deal with the challenges of life, which in turn taught his grandkids and great-grandkids a va