My grandma Louise isn't doing well. We don't expect her to live much longer. As hard as that is to say and as hard as it will be to say goodbye, I know that we will see each other again. I also know that there are many who love and cherish her, that are eagerly awaiting her return to them on the other side. I hope she can go peacefully. She has struggled so for these last few years. Battling congestive heart failure, blindness and loss of hearing. Yet she has handled it all with dignity and grace. She is such an amazing woman. Some of my fondest memories are of playing in her backyard, climbing trees playing with cousins. She would go on hikes with us and she made the most delicious homemade ice cream and cake. She was a wonderful cook and an exceptional seamstress. She made me many beautiful dresses...some of which I still have. One year she made Christmas stockings for all the family....52 in all. She then continued to make them for each member that was added to the family whether by marriage or by birth. It's been hard to watch her as she struggles with growing older. I watched our wedding video and was amazed at the difference that 9 years can make. I will miss her deeply but I have been incredibly blessed to have had her in my life...all my life, all 31 years. Her hand has helped shape me into the woman, mother and wife that I am today. Her example inspires me to go on and to face whatever may come my way.
We are also facing the loss of another Grandmother. Ty's Grandma Fay is in the hospital with pneumonia and she isn't expected to live. Her kidney's have been failing and when she went into the hospital they completely shut down. She too is a wonderful woman who has much impact in my life. She has been like my own grandmother. Needless to say we are having a bit of a rough time around here.
I love you Grandma Louise and Grandma Fay.
Here is a children's song that puts some of my feelings into words. It's entitled "Grandmother" by Nonie Nelson....
You give me a kiss. You give me a hug. You smile when you see me too.
I wish every child in the whole wide world had a Grandmother just like you.
You read me a book. You sing me a song. You whisper you love me too.
I wish every child in the whole wide world had a Grandmother just like you.
I'll try to be good. I'll do as I should. I'll whisper I love you too.
I wish every child in the whole wide world had a Grandmother just like you.
Grandma Louise with the Jona, McKenna and George
