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He used to walk up to the lights on the corner each morning.
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He used to fix everything himself and now he can't.
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The Doctor said he should be able to see better soon.
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Grandad has to redo his driving test every year now.
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I sometimes wonder what our first born would be doing now.
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When Grandad gets better we'll be able to do more travelling.
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We'd like to travel up for the funeral but Grandad doesn't feel up to it.
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I'll go and get the shower ready for Grandad.
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We put these curtains up just before Grandad had his stroke.
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We still go to watch swim meets when Grandad feels up to it.
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I don't want to be a burden if I become too much.
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It's been the most incredible 53 years. I'd do it all again.
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