Saying Good-bye

We are off to Florida first thing in the morning. My grandmother is not doing good and we hope to make it in time to say good-bye.

This is my Grandma with me when I was 3 :)


Here she is with Jonah in October.


She is such an amazing grandmother (GG to Caleb and Jonah)! I have such wonderful childhood memories of her. I was lucky enough that she took care of me when I was young so I didn't have to go to daycare. We used to have so much fun when she watched me and my cousin Marcie. She would always have a project for us to do, she never let us sit around and watch TV all day (no "hot house flowers" with her). We would: baking all day, sew Barbie clothes, make potholders, or garden. It is because of her that I understand that it does not take spending money to give children lifelong wonderful memories.

She is such a smart lady. She taught me to: sew, crochet, cook, and bake (she tried several times to teach me to knit but that was never my cup of tea, ha ha). She also instilled in me a love for reading. She would read all the time! She could read a novel in one night. I loved talking with her about good books.

I always remember considering her as not only my grandmother but my friend! She lived with us for a long time and I loved going in her room and just talking for hours. I am so blessed that I had such a close relationship with my Grandmother.

You are never ready to say good-bye, but I will do my best to not mourn her but to celebrate her life. I love you Grandma!