There was something so very special about her. Her life was full. Full with my Grandpa's personality, those of you who knew him know what I am talking about, full of children. She raised 4 birth children and was a foster parent to more than 35 children. Full of her love for her Lord and serving her church. Full of travel, bowling, quilting, reading, but mostly making you feel like the VERY most special person in the world to her. As an adult I am able to recognize the amount of Love she had for me.
In the final days with her we had many short conversations and shared hot tea and coffee together. I wasn't afraid to see her like she was in the end, frail and tired. I knew she was ready. There was something I wrote in her journal she had in her room to document who and what was happening during the day/week. I shared a memory of how she would tickle your back. I am thinking of that now and how comforting that was to me. It made me feel like I was the most special person in the room. That simple gesture emitted so much love.
My cousin's wife had a baby while I was there and they used my Grandma's name for her middle name. Grandma was so touched she had tears in her eyes when we told her. I told her 4 girls had her name Me, my niece Vivian, my cousins daughter Julia, and now Lynnae she was very proud and touched. She looked me in the eyes and softly whispered "Andrea Theresea" it was her way of saying I LOVE YOU. Even in her last days she was making me feel so special. I will hold her in my heart now and cherish the memories that she made for me.
Here are some photos I found last night..
Grandma and me at the cottage
Grandpa and me at the house on Freeland
Grandma tickling my back
Graduation Party
Graduation
Grandma and Aunt Pam at the cottage
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These pictures are amazing. I am so glad you got to go and visit with her before she passed. I know it meant a lot to you and to her. I love you.
I know that there may be some debate about who was the first to have Grandma scratching their back but I was the first and I can't imagine anyone being more obsessed about it than I was. She was tireless and her nails were amazing. Truly one of the great pleasures of life. sigh... Sadness on the outside but joy deep down in my heart. I loved her. Thanks for sharing this blog post - Aaron
My childhood.
Your family.
I miss it.
What a gift she was.
and is...
Mourning with you. Yet celebrating Heaven.
There is much to remember...
Must have been a hot summer day. Can't say that I ever remember grandma sitting in a chair, in the lake, reading her book. But obviously, the proof is in the picture. Aunt Pam
Andrea, I almost cried while reading your post! I'm so glad you were able to go visit with her before she died... it was hard for me not to be there. The pictures on your blog are great, and I, too, remember her back scratches... absolutely amazing! The photo of G'ma and my mom in the lake is fabulous :) Sorry we didn't cross paths in Michigan... it's been way too long since I've seen you.
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