Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - Remembering Grammie
Today marks the one year anniversary of my grandmother's death. It is hard to believe that it has been a year already. Eventhough she was greatly missed this Christmas, I had very fond memories of our last Christmas with her.
I orginally posted this 2 days after her death and I still find it a fitting tribute to her life.
What a wonderful Christmas we had with my grandmother, Grammie. I was able to get her picture with her three great-grandsons: Jesse age 9, Bryan age 4, and Cameron age 5.
This was her last Christmas. A house fire early on New Year's Day took her life. But I am not here right now to dwell on her death, but rather her life.
She was born December 14, 1933. There was already a big brother, Tom, in the family. Since she was given her mother's name of Hazel Rebecca, she went by her middle name and everyone called her Becky.
Her Senior picture in 1950
While still a senior, she married my grandfather in March of 1951, right before he went off to Korea. She was only 17. Only 3 days after her 18th birthday she gave birth to my dad.
She was a busy mother of three as well as an army wife. Here they are in Italy. The baby Uncle Doug, Aunt Bessie and Dad.
She was involved in Girl Scouts since the 1950's. And she loved to bowl.
When I came on the scene I was almost 2 years old when my mother married her son. He later adopted me but I was her granddaughter before they even got married. Some people say I even take after dad and her side of the family. It's neat how God works those things out.
I was the first of three granddaughters and the first to call her Grammie. The name was used by many. The Girl Scouts called her Grammie. They called her Grammie at the bowling alley she worked at for over 18 years. Almost everyone knew her as Grammie.
Grammie and Grandpa Sarge in the early 80's
She had just celebrated her 73rd birthday and was still very active. 73 sounds so old but 73 didn't fit Grammie. She still had not slowed down very much. She was still bowling and working to help her stay active. We are going to miss her dearly.
Please pray for my Uncle Doug. He lived with Grammie and is in the hospital burn unit now being treated for second degree burns and smoke inhalation. And there are many pieces and details to take care of with a house fire and death.
Update: Uncle Doug is doing well. I think he is doing exceptionally well. He is living on his own for the first time in 50 years. He bought a modular and it sits where the old house was. All of his burns have healed and he has no lasting physical effects from the fire. It is amazing the difference a year makes.
Comments
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by drewsfamilytx
Thanks for sharing Grammie with us. She sounds like a wonderful woman-- and I love the pictures! I am glad that Uncle Doug is doing well.
You are very blessed to have had such a special Grammie in your life!
Love,
Marsha
Friday, January 4, 2008 - Hello, Long lost friend
Posted by proudmommaof3
Thank you for stopping by. I figured I would have been forgotten by now but.....I should be around a little more.
What a beautiful tribute to your Grammie. How awesome! She must have been a great Grammie.
Take care! Many Blessings!!
Monday, January 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Mommaofmany
I remembered that post from last year and prayed for you quite recently. I'm thankful that the Lord has comforted you in this time.
Blessings!
Mommaofmany
