Jul. 26, 2007
Thursday Thirteen
In memory of my grandmother who passed away this week, I am listing thirteen things I will always remember about her.
1. She fully supported herself after my grandpa left.
2. She never called in sick on her job.
3. She got her driver's license late in life (I was a kid but do remember it!)
4. She always drove big cars and before seat belt laws, I used to lay down in the back window and sleep during trips.
5. She was excellent in keeping in touch with *all* the relatives.
6. She remembered dates very well (everyone's birthdate, wedding date, death, and anything else important)
7. She kept everyone's geneology in her head (I can barely remember my immediate family!!)
8. She played the guitar by ear.
9. She taught herself to play the piano as well.
10. She was one of the most unselfish people I know.
11. Family was always first.
12. She made that salisbury steak that comes in frozen tv dinners but made the best homemade coleslaw.
13. I used to love to spend nights with her. Even when I was much older, she would still wake me up in the middle of the night to go pee so I wouldn't wet the bed (and I hadn't for y-e-a-r-s!)
I was unable to go to the funeral because it was too far away and I have already planned and paid for a trip there in August. And I have two sick kids. But my heart is heavy this week. I am thankful that I was able to see her last month and got a picture of her holding her new great-grandchild - my baby! Also, I am thankful that she died quickly and painlessly. Although we did not know it was coming and could not say goodbye I am also very glad that she was not in pain.
So, this week I have done a lot less housework and a lot more spending time with my kids. I have done a lot less complaining and scolding and a lot more listening. I have reached out and connected with people I haven't spoken to in a long time. I have prayed more. I have cried more. And I have picked up my baby to hold him even if he was sound asleep.
I promise to be more lighthearted next week. Thanks for letting me release.
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Jul. 26, 2007
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Posted by tommiea
what great memories of your grandmother......
happy tt
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Jul. 27, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss
Posted by Anonymous
I no longer have any living grandparents, so I know what that gap feels like.
Marina
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Aug. 2, 2007
That was awesome
Posted by allrenellis
Sis, I'm speechless and don't even know where I would begin. I didn't know you had a baby, but you know I'm jumpin', hoppin', and skippin' head-over-hills for you for you! How awesome! I'm so deeply touched by the fact that you did that for your grandmother, but it doesn't surprise me because you're just that sweet. When I think of my 13 things, I'll post it. Wow... You are one amazing chick! Luvya
