Yesterday, we lost a dear, dear member of our family...my Grandma.
She was absolutely monumental in my life and oh how she'll be missed. I have so many wonderful memories with her and both my grandparents for that matter. I will never forget the summer vacations at their home on Upriver Dr. in Spokane...it was an awesome house to play at...whether it be in the attic playing house, in her bathroom playing "beauty shop", or in the old barn in the back...they are awesome summer memories.
Christmas...those will forever be the best memories I have with my grandparents. I have never in my memory not been in Spokane for Christmas. It was always the same...so traditional and so exciting at the same time, so important to me that I still came to Spokane for Christmas with my own husband and our children every year. I have so many memories to hold and traditions to pass down to my own family.
I was also so blessed that my own children got to know their Great Grandma and boy did they love her! They loved her for all the same reasons I did...she was the best at playing, sneaking yummy treats, rocking in the chair and just making you smile. Colden even has his own name for her..."Great Grandma Ding Ding" because of the Grandfather clock that would "ding" every hour at her house.
And so as Colden would say (as we were talking about Grandma getting ready to go to Heaven), in his own words, "I think Great Grandma probably wore her coat and packed her clothes to go be with God and Jesus in Heaven."
6 comments:
Oh Hillary, your grandma was a beautiful woman, inside and out. We loved knowing her, we love the connection between our families and know that God placed us all together as friends for amazing purpose!! We will always cherish our memories with her, and pray for your family as you remember her dearly. Loves!
You are so right about being blessed that your kids knew your dear Grandma. That is such a treasure. I am so sorry for your loss. I have a Grandma that I am really close to, as well, and I fear the kind of loss you are experiencing. I know how much it must hurt. You have so many great memories and so many wonderful traditions to share with your kids, and ultimately your grandchildren, thanks to her. You will always have special moments in your heart while you celebrate the holidays like she would have spent them with you.
Hilary... I am so sorry to hear about your grandma! I know how special she was to you and how much you loved going to visit her especially at Chirstmas time. It is wonderful to know you will get to see her again. You're in our thoughts and prayers! Take care.
Oh that little Colden. . . he's too cute and I know your Grandma would get a chuckle out of him!
Love your memories and those will stay with you forever!
Thinking of you today. . . this is not goodbye, it is until we meet again!!!!
Wonderful memories, precious moments - what a gift that your kiddos got to experience her as well. Love you friend...
Nice to read about your memories. She was a wonderful lady who was loved and very loving - that was evident. She will be missed I know. I am so glad the little ones got to know her. Your memories will keep her alive in your hearts.
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