Grams walked to the Theatre with Jack and Glen (I believe they were her cousins as going with a boy was not allowed). It was a mile and 1 block away from her home. While they were walking, Grams began to experience cramping pain, but didn't really care yet.. They arrive at the theatre and take their seats to see The Return of Frankenstein. The pain intensified during the movie. The boys kept telling her that she was just a 'fraidy cat', and that perhaps she would enjoy the movie further if she removed her head from inside her shirt.
The movie had finally concluded, but the pain was more intense than ever. Grams was now unable to walk and doubled over to the point that the boys decided to carry her all the way home. Once home, she received no pity from her mother, who said it was that devil movie that made her sick. Grams was told to sleep it off, and that she should pray the devil is gone by morning. (Can you imagine??)
Morning came, but the devil decided to double down... Grams didn't rest at all that night. By morning, it became evident that she needed a Doctors care. She was lucky that they removed it before it burst. Ten days later, she was home recovering from the 'devil movie nightmare'.
I couldn't imagine growing up the way she did. I'm just in awe at times that Grams was able to turn out so normal..
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