Heaven is a wonderful place,Filled with Glory and Grace,
Oh, to see my Savior's face,
Heaven is a wonderful place.
You are forever in my heart, Grandma. Some of my favorite childhood memories are from the summer weeks that I would spend with you. We would watch soap operas and you would make hamburgers and fried potatoes for supper. You'd tease me about being a city girl when I didn't want to help you in the garden. Then you'd let me wear your big floppy straw hat and I'd help you pick cherry tomatoes. We played dominoes, rummy, and UNO. You would let me win the last game. ;)
I'll always remember the time you pulled my first loose baby tooth, the three months I lived with you after the fire, our "you cook and I'll wash the dishes" agreement, and playing wiffle ball with you and the cousins out in the field.
Remember the time that you laughed so hard that you had to run to the bathroom because I didn't know that I was supposed to take the plastic bag of giblets out of the Thanksgiving turkey before I baked it? Oh, my.... "City girl," you said.
I'll remember your wit, your sense of humor, your smile. Your heart was filled with so much love and you loved each and every one of us the same. Nothing made you happier than seeing your children and grandchildren gathered together. Nothing made you smile more than a brand new grand baby.
The last time I saw you, you recognized me. You knew my name and you knew who I was. You were wearing the sweetest hat and sparkly earrings. You looked at me with the most adoring eyes.
I told you, "I love you."
You said, "I love you, too, Sweet Pea."
Our hearts smiled at each other.
*My grandmother left this world and went home to be with Jesus, today, March 1st, 2008. I'm sure that she's dancing on the streets of gold with my Grandpa Earl, cracking jokes with David and Squeak, and wrapping Billy in a big, cozy quilt. I will miss her always.*
8 comments:
so sorry for your loss. sounds like she was a WONDERFUL grandma! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am sorry Rebecha. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Many, many hugs coming your way!
I remember going to your Grandma's when we were in college. I actually have a picture of us sitting on her side porch, wearing our GSC dance team jackets. If I remember correctly, she was hosting you a graduation party.. was that right?
And I remember going to your family reunion held at the church next to your Grandmas house.
Bec~ Your Grandma was always so proud of you!!!! And she would say.."any friend of Becky's is welcome in this house anytime!"
Isn't good to know you are saved and will meet up with her in Heaven again!
I'll see you tomorrow evening at the funeral home!
I'm soo sorry for your loss!
But what a wonderful tribute to your G'Mother. I could almost say the same thing about mine...cept she wouldn't let us win...she was a poor loser...one of her many, great charms.
Hang on to those memories!!!
I am sorry for your loss...you are in my prayers.
What a beautiful soul. A beautiful person that shaped the person that you are today, Rebecha. I pray for comfort for you in these hours of feeling this immense loss.
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