Two weeks ago today (February 23), right around this time of morning, I received word that my grandma passed away.
While the news came as no surprise, I was sad to receive it.
But I’m thankful for the priceless memories that will always be tucked in my heart.
- Grandma was loved by all who knew her
- Her smile was a constant
- Her eyes have always held a very special twinkle
- She always had a spring in her step. I declare she tried to answer her front door between the ding and the dong.
- She was the best hostess ever! When I was a child, she always and I mean ALWAYS had a huge stash of homemade orange and red popsicles for her grandchildren. And homemade cookies too. Those two things were the constant staples I remember growing up.
- She loved Wendy’s frosty’s. I had one in her honor while I was in town.
- And she loved cleaning all the meat on her chicken bones. I too love to clean my bones! It runs in the family.
- Her home was cleaner than Martha Stewart’s and I guarantee dust bunnies were non existent in her home.
- She loved to laugh and I can still hear her laughter in my ears.
I’m blessed to have a bank of special memories made with my grandparents. An image of us back in the “good ole days” – the year 1997.
Two weeks ago today, the hubs secured airline tickets for me to go be with my family.
And I left San Diego headed for the East Coast, Tuesday, February 25th.
My baby bro picked me up at the airport and this sweet guy and my nieces, gave up their bedroom for me.
Family members began to stream in and it was good to be surrounded with the love of family.
My grandparents had 4 children – My mom is the pretty lady on the left. And my pretty aunt on the right. And my handsome uncles are in the back. 🙂
Celebrating the life of grandma and sharing memories was a great way to say “goodbye grandma, rest in peace.”
Sisters gathered flowers…
Cousins catching up – Grandma had 21 grandchildren. That’s my baby bro on the left and cousin with his new bride on the right. Love how she adores him.
Just a handful of grandma’s “42” great-grandchildren. WOW!
This sweet great-granddaughter captured my undivided attention. Such a sweetie. Grandma also had a great-great-granddaughter. She and her mom and dad were not able to make it.
My sweet aunt. This is the smile I remember.
My baby cousin.
Grandma’s oldest grandson and her great-grandson. I won’t go into too much detail, but oldest grandson spilled his cup and great-grandson photo bombed as I went to shoot my cousin cleaning up his mess. You had to be there for how that all went down…
My twin nieces and nephew…
My nephews…
After spending time with family, I returned back to “My Love” a week ago Saturday (Feburary 1st).
As I sum up my trip, I’m left with good memories. We’re a great big family filled with love and we’ll cary on with laughter from generation to generation. We’re blessed.
Blessings – Debbie