The funeral was wonderful. It might sound strange but for the most part, I like funerals. I usually leave motivated to do better and be better. That was totally how her funeral was. Grandma was always doing, doing something to better herself or her surroundings. She took up art in retirement, she played the saxophone, she was always working in the garden or in the kitchen. A lot of memories I have of her, she was singing or humming a tune, which I loved. She loved to laugh, she laughed with us all the time! She would almost always laugh so hard she would cry!
She & Grandpa built a cabin (with their kids of course). I have so many cherished memories there! Playing dominoes, rumikub, singing around the piano or going on walks with Grandma. She took us to the frog pond to catch frogs or just wandered around checking out the newest cabin being built.
Grandma had dementia for the last 6 years or so. Grandpa took such great care of her. I left the funeral feeling almost like I had forgotten who she was and then I realized, that is why Grandpa cared for her in such a way. She was always a women of integrity and confidence, she knew who she was and acted like it. Grandpa remembered all that! If only I were better with words! I am just grateful for his and her example!
Grandma and Grandpa really loved each other. They worked side by side toward their goals, supporting each other and enjoying each other along the way. That is another memory I have is of them dancing at times, saying to us how they just couldn't believe we didn't know the waltz or the jitterbug or whichever dance it was. Whenever we would visit their home, she was always quick to offer us a stale graham cracker or a bowl of freezer burned ice cream! It got to be a joke that whenever we celebrated a birthday, someone else would bring the ice cream! :) How I love them!
The Saturday before she passed away Rach, Steph and I went over to her house and talked to her. I am so glad we did! I was able to tell her one last time how much I love, admire and appreciate her! I am so grateful for the gospel and the knowledge I have of forever families! I know she is in Heaven looking after us and rooting for us to do better. I love you Grandma!
Zach outside the cabin. Can you believe they built this?
This quote is on a wall at the cabin and is so Grandma.
9 comments:
I'm so sorry. What a hard thing to lose her, but I can tell she left you with some wonderful memories. Grandma's are the greatest!
That was a sweet post. Thanks for sharing your feelings Becca. I remember talking to you and Melissa after you guys had just had a family party and you always had a fun story to share about your grandma or how much you love her. I always thought she was the coolest thing even though I never met her. What an example to follow.
Cute post Bec, I never get tired of remembering the memories I have of Grandma.
She truly was (and is) a remarkable woman. I, too, cherish the memories I have of her, especially as my Elementary School nurse...she took great care of me, and I love her! Keep the memories close so your children will know her, too!
Great Post! Oh the memories. I am glad you posted pictures of the cabin. I didn't think about doing that. If the walls of that cabin could talk!
sweet, sweet memories. i wish i could remember the kind of person she was, it's harder to remember because i'm one of the younger ones, but i'm glad to learn of them through people like you :)
I loved reading all the memories. You thought of some good ones.
You should post more often. :)
That was such a great post. Thanks for sharing your memories. You are so awesome!
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