Nannie In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men
From cooking us meals to attending all of the sporting events, Nannie was always there for the entire family. She was a hard working woman who was loved by everyone. I have never heard anyone criticize Nannie’s lifestyle, for everyone enjoyed her presence. She had a petite frame with wrinkled skin. Her body appeared worn from many years of strenuous work; however, she generally kept a grin among her face. Even when she did not feel well, she managed to clean the house, cook substantial meals, and tend to the grandchildren. I have never known of her to complain; moreover, she was appreciative for everything that she had in life.Nannie always placed the feelings of others above her own. She was a selfless individual and seemed happy in being so. Many times, Nannie would not feel well; yet, she would always go through her day as normal with a smile upon her face. Though she was a
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sixty year old woman, she had a substantial amount of vigor. In fact, she worked blissfully in a neatly arranged garden, filled with colorful fruits and vegetables that she planted herself behind her house, a task that many people wish they had the strength to do. Nannie's hectic life may have seemed difficult to many; nevertheless, she filled the role with a warm heart and happiness.
Over the course of two years, Nannie's strength seemed to have deteriorated; in addition, she appeared to have lost a great amount of weight and looked as if she had aged greatly in a short period of time. She became sick more often, rendering her unable to do some of her ordinary hobbies. Still, Nannie did what she was able to do with a smile covering her face. Unfortunately, after a trip to the doctor, we discovered that she had severe breast cancer. After many radiation treatments, Nannie seemed to heal; nevertheless, the atrocious disease never disappeared. On May 10th, 2007 at 3:15am, Nannie took her final breath. As the door in this life closed for her a glorious new one appeared as she ventured into heaven. That day sticks in my memory forever. I miss everything about Nannie, wishing I could see her today. However, I feel comfort knowing that she is in a better place now. Moreover, I hope that I will be able to see her smiling face once again at the pearly
gates.
sixty year old woman, she had a substantial amount of vigor. In fact, she worked blissfully in a neatly arranged garden, filled with colorful fruits and vegetables that she planted herself behind her house, a task that many people wish they had the strength to do. Nannie's hectic life may have seemed difficult to many; nevertheless, she filled the role with a warm heart and happiness.
Over the course of two years, Nannie's strength seemed to have deteriorated; in addition, she appeared to have lost a great amount of weight and looked as if she had aged greatly in a short period of time. She became sick more often, rendering her unable to do some of her ordinary hobbies. Still, Nannie did what she was able to do with a smile covering her face. Unfortunately, after a trip to the doctor, we discovered that she had severe breast cancer. After many radiation treatments, Nannie seemed to heal; nevertheless, the atrocious disease never disappeared. On May 10th, 2007 at 3:15am, Nannie took her final breath. As the door in this life closed for her a glorious new one appeared as she ventured into heaven. That day sticks in my memory forever. I miss everything about Nannie, wishing I could see her today. However, I feel comfort knowing that she is in a better place now. Moreover, I hope that I will be able to see her smiling face once again at the pearly
gates.