On September 16, 2010, my sweet granny went to be with the Lord. She was one amazing woman and loved by all who ever knew her. I lived most of my childhood, teen and young adult life with my granny. Even in my adult married life granny was always present; when David was working I would meet granny for dinner or when David was home I would go pick her up and she would eat dinner with us. Even after we moved across town I still would see my granny on a regular basis.
Fun fact.... The only home I ever remember growing up in during my childhood was my granny's. See my mom was a single parent and she and I lived with my granny all of my childhood, I believe from age 2 until my mom remarried when I was 13. My room was the middle bedroom down the hall. A couple years ago when David and I were in between selling and buying a house we (all of us, David, myself, Luke and the 2 dogs) lived in granny's house for 8 months. David and I slept in my old childhood bedroom and Luke slept in one of the other rooms. I remember thinking often during those 8 months how my life had come full circle and how my granny's house held so many special memories of my childhood and for 8 months my husband and sweet little boy got to live in the same place I called home for so many years. I am glad I was able to call my granny's home.."home" again even as an adult.
My granny even doggie sat for me every day while I was at work for my 2 boxer for years (well before I had an actual human child and then I couldn't stop at two different daycares and the dogs had to learn to be real dogs...oh the horror!)
Granny has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. She lived a remarkable LONG (94 years) life. I have so many fond memories of summers together and field trips she attended with me. She loved to cook and especially loved baking!! I honestly could write pages and pages about my granny and all the memories I have. I decided to just give you all a preview of what a special lady she was and am keeping all of the millions of sweet memories I have of her to myself.
I only hope that Luke (and soon Eli) can look back one day and remember their grandparents in such a fond and wonderful way that I will ALWAYS remember my granny.
Heather, I am so sorry to hear about your Granny. But what a sweet post to her & her memory. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your grandmother! You are all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to Granny, and what a hugh legacy she has left. All the wonderful times you spent with Granny and all the memories that you have shared are so precious to you. Without a doubt Granny's values and love of family lives on in you as well as the rest of your family. I know you have made Granny, so proud.
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