Beautifully Written by my Aunt Kimmie...I had to share it...
Dear Family:
I can hardly believe it; five years ago today our beautiful Momma/Nana went home to be with Jesus. It sometimes feels like so long ago, other times I feel like we just said our goodbyes. When it was a new loss, I found myself worrying about how unhappy or happy she was at the end, I hoped that she didn't feel alone and that she didn't feel any of the sadness that goes along with such a long illness. Lately, though, when I remember her, she's always laughing, being silly, like she could be. Remember how she made that funny little squawk noise when she was surprised by something; how she said Dad's name when she was fussing at him, "Jay"! Or how when she held things in her hands her little pinkies were always up.
I know she wouldn't want us to dwell on the unhappy...she loved us all so much; her capacity to love was HUGE! She loved the Lord in that same exhuberant way, as well; her Bible might not have survived another five years with her, LOL.
I am so amazed at the love the Lord has for us to bless us with such an awesome matriarch, even for such a short time. We must all be very special to Him to be entrusted to our Mom.
John, she stayed planted firmly on that promise that she would see you saved; I don't think gravity could have pulled her away from this world without that fulfillment, she loved you.
Beth and Melody; we had a role model so rare, I always hear her say: "that's not lady-like" and I immediately remember what lady-like really is; I never wanted to disappoint her. I can't imagine being a bad mother, I never saw the example of one. She was the epitome of the virtuous woman.
To the grandkids: Johnny, Stephanie, Kristin, Amanda, Josh, Stephen, Derek, Courtney, Jacob, Jordyn & Sydney - you all made her so proud to be a grandmother, but, she thought of each of you in such a special way, I remember watching her eyes when she talked about you, her face literally shone with the pride that came from being your Nana.
To the greats (Gage, Madeline, Isabelle, Delana & Zayne): Make your parents tell you all the funny stories they can remember about her. There should be volumes written about your Nana.
Dad: I know you're a "Hallmark crybaby"; but, I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am that you fell in love with our mom, she made us all who we are, even you. YOU DID GOOD!
Hope I didn't come across as a bummer today, I really am in the mood to celebrate her. I think everyone of us should write down one special story (there are more funny ones than sad) and share it with each other via e-mail this week.
I count us as the most privileged family in the world, raised, reared and loved so well. So, pinkies up, everybody! Happy "Nana-versary"!
Dear Family:
I can hardly believe it; five years ago today our beautiful Momma/Nana went home to be with Jesus. It sometimes feels like so long ago, other times I feel like we just said our goodbyes. When it was a new loss, I found myself worrying about how unhappy or happy she was at the end, I hoped that she didn't feel alone and that she didn't feel any of the sadness that goes along with such a long illness. Lately, though, when I remember her, she's always laughing, being silly, like she could be. Remember how she made that funny little squawk noise when she was surprised by something; how she said Dad's name when she was fussing at him, "Jay"! Or how when she held things in her hands her little pinkies were always up.
I know she wouldn't want us to dwell on the unhappy...she loved us all so much; her capacity to love was HUGE! She loved the Lord in that same exhuberant way, as well; her Bible might not have survived another five years with her, LOL.
I am so amazed at the love the Lord has for us to bless us with such an awesome matriarch, even for such a short time. We must all be very special to Him to be entrusted to our Mom.
John, she stayed planted firmly on that promise that she would see you saved; I don't think gravity could have pulled her away from this world without that fulfillment, she loved you.
Beth and Melody; we had a role model so rare, I always hear her say: "that's not lady-like" and I immediately remember what lady-like really is; I never wanted to disappoint her. I can't imagine being a bad mother, I never saw the example of one. She was the epitome of the virtuous woman.
To the grandkids: Johnny, Stephanie, Kristin, Amanda, Josh, Stephen, Derek, Courtney, Jacob, Jordyn & Sydney - you all made her so proud to be a grandmother, but, she thought of each of you in such a special way, I remember watching her eyes when she talked about you, her face literally shone with the pride that came from being your Nana.
To the greats (Gage, Madeline, Isabelle, Delana & Zayne): Make your parents tell you all the funny stories they can remember about her. There should be volumes written about your Nana.
Dad: I know you're a "Hallmark crybaby"; but, I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am that you fell in love with our mom, she made us all who we are, even you. YOU DID GOOD!
Hope I didn't come across as a bummer today, I really am in the mood to celebrate her. I think everyone of us should write down one special story (there are more funny ones than sad) and share it with each other via e-mail this week.
I count us as the most privileged family in the world, raised, reared and loved so well. So, pinkies up, everybody! Happy "Nana-versary"!
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