Looks like I'll end up losing the family rock soon. The person that I thought would be always there, is in hospital and is slowly saying goodbye to our world.
I've always made it known how much I love my Grandmother, the fact that I didn't see her much didn't affect my feelings for her. I always found it akward to sit with her and make small talk. I never had the kids to take for a visit, I didn't have the womans ability to relate, and I never knew what to say, but I always loved my Grandmother, and always will.
Grandma always did weird things, she's a farmer, but most of the things made us laugh, and still make me smile. I saw her in the hospital on Friday of last week and again on Sunday, I'll be going by on Saturday again, but I fear going alone. I had a good laugh on Saturday though, I showed her the fact I was wearing shorts(suprised ?) and she did the hand to the head thing ... good for a laugh.
She was also a GREAT cook, she'd make everything, her freezer was always stocked, and was always making more. Although this dwindled a bit in the last few years, she was always the consumate host and a great Grandmother.
I always loved the fact they even in her late 80's she climb the rickety old stairs to the attic to look around. The fact the she lived alone for more than 20 years and until she was nearly 90 amazes me, and she still showed her love for life when I saw her last Saturday.
Just a few mixed thoughts about my Grandmother.
Feel free to leave your own thoughts and memories... funny memories are always good too.
Love you Grandma
Brent
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Well what can I way about Grandma? One strong woman. Never afraid to tell you what she thought, no matter who was in the room. Made and stocked her freezer with Holupchy (spelled wrong) and Pedahe (spelled wrong) so that we always had a constant supply when we went to visit. Just bring some sour cream just incase.
She loved her home and her life on the marsh. She lived alone a hell of a lot longer than I will ever want to thats for sure.
I sure hope that she is enjoying Moms company now that she has gone 'home'. Also to see her husband Jim and brother etc. I am sure that she is making everyone there clean their plate as not to waste a thing. Grandma, please visit me, send me a sign. Say HI to Mom and keep a watch over me and the kids. You are really really missed. Always on my mind.
I hope one day I can have a house I can call a home and welcome anyone that drops by.
Love you more than you will ever know.. Miss ya
Karen
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