Grandma

Christmas 2012

 On January 4th my Grandma died at 94 years old...it is strange to think that in less than a year I have lost my last Grandparents. It has been a hard couple of years as my family has watched my Grandmother get worse and worse with her Alzheimer's and trying to help my Grandpa as he insisted on taking care of her, even at 95 years old...he wanted to do for her what she always did for him. It is a strange thing to see someone you have known your whole life and realize they no longer recognize who you are.

My Grandma was a very caring and sweet woman, she prayed for people, sent cards to me while I was in college, loved playing games and reading. I remember always enjoying yummy treats at their house and playing games with her at home and camping. She was a woman of faith and I will miss her greatly. But I do take comfort in knowing she is no longer constrained by her deteriorating body...she no longer has to struggle to speak or hear. I was really touched by what my brother-in-law shared at her funeral about how we no longer are waiting for her, now she is waiting for us.

I love you Grandma and am glad you are finally free and with Grandpa again.

December 2011

December 2011