“Really? Is Laura really coming to stay with me for the summer? Oh, that’s wonderful!” my mom said. My niece, Laura, decided to spend six weeks with her grandmother between nursing school graduation and the start date for her new job. Mema, as she was called by grandchildren, experienced health issues that rendered her unable to cook, drive, and shop. Usually not one to be discouraged, she grew lonely at times. Can you imagine the joy of discovering that a beloved granddaughter would be coming for a long visit? Laura’s nursing training and culinary skills were beneficial during her stay,…