One of my favorite women in the whole world has passed away. We are leaving today to attend her funeral, celebrate her long life and to say goodbye.
I grew up not living near my grandparents but it almost made my time with them even more special. My little granny used to send me brown paper packages tied up with string. Inside were homemade cookies and presents tied with fat red yarn that I would later wear in my hair. I spent summers with her and my Grandpa, flying from Michigan down to Texas - what wonderful memories I have of those days...
She was an Air Force wife and raised her four children on bases in Libya, Germany, California, and Michigan. She always have little dogs and kept a lovely home. We have the same hazel eyes, both December birthday girls and we are both "lefties". She was active in her community and was so proud when she was named Sorority Sweetheart at 75 years old! She had her hair done every week and always looked like a lady (even when watching her beloved San Antonio Spurs sipping her one beer). She always had a twinkle in her eye and had the most lovely laugh I've ever heard. Whenever I told her, "I love you" she would say, "I love you more."
I know that she is at peace now and has joined her son and my father. They are always with us. Still, I miss her...
I love you, Little Granny, I love you more...
So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | September 22, 2007 at 03:45 PM
I am sorry for your loss.
You have wonderful memories...hang on to those.
She is forever in your heart.
Posted by: Dawn | September 22, 2007 at 03:57 PM
(((((Dawn))))) I am so sorry about your "little granny". She was gorgeous, look at those eyes!
Posted by: Sarah | September 22, 2007 at 04:06 PM
I am so sorry for your loss, your Granny sounds like an amazing woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Elea | September 22, 2007 at 04:30 PM
Oh, Dawn, i am so sorry. What a heartfelt tribute you have given to her. It is so obvious she was a joy in your life, and you will always have the cherished memories of your special times together.
Hugs,
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea S. | September 22, 2007 at 08:35 PM
My thoughts are with you and I am so sorry to hear about your Granny. She will always be with you making sure you choose the right decisions in life.
Lori
Posted by: vintage flair | September 22, 2007 at 08:45 PM
What a Beautiful, Vibrant woman, just remember my Dear, Love Lives Forever...
Sandra Evertson
Posted by: Sandra Evertson | September 22, 2007 at 10:53 PM
I am so sorry about your losing your grams, that is so hard. Just hold onto your memories and remember she will always be with you. She sounds like she was an extradorinary women.
Posted by: Renee Kyweriga | September 22, 2007 at 11:09 PM
What a wonderful woman she must have been. This post is so inspiring. Still, I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: | September 23, 2007 at 12:44 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. Our grandparents are so so special to most of us. I know mine is. She is still alive, she'll be 90 in May of 2008. She can't see very well and she is deaf so I know when she passes it will be ok but it will also be very very hard - Remember your grandma as she was - beautiful, full of energy and sweet.
Take care,
V
Posted by: victoria | September 23, 2007 at 11:22 AM
So sorry for the loss of your grandma! I too am very close to my grandmother. She made my growing up years very special... big hugs to you!
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | September 23, 2007 at 01:23 PM
So So sorry for your loss Dawn. Thinking of you and sending hugs your way. Heather
Posted by: Heather ~ Pretty Petals | September 23, 2007 at 08:34 PM
Oh Dawn, I'm crying for you right now dear! I am so, so sorry for your loss! My heart is with you and your family right now!
Please, if there is anything you need at all, don't hesitate to ask!
I know first hand how special Grandmas are.
~Cerri xoxo
Posted by: Cerri | September 24, 2007 at 12:23 AM
I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. It sounds like you had a wonderful relationship and have many cherished memories to look back on.
Posted by: Jeanne | September 24, 2007 at 01:20 AM
I am sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you & your family!
Priscilla
Posted by: Flea Market Queen | September 24, 2007 at 01:24 PM
I am so sorry to hear of this news. Today would be my grandmothers birthday. She passed away 8 years ago and I think of her often. I know how you feel and Im so sorry.
Posted by: Cherry Tree Lane | September 24, 2007 at 10:49 PM
Dawn, what a wonderful. special woman you shared with us. Very moving, especially the last sentence. That would make her smile, I'm sure.
My prayers to you~
Donna
Posted by: Donna O. | September 25, 2007 at 10:02 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. This is a wonderful and touching post.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | September 25, 2007 at 12:17 PM
Hello Dawn,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss!!
You are so very blessed to have wonderful memories to carry on with you...how lovely and most beautiful she was, indeed!! She looked the same to me, as she did in the first picture as a young gorgeous lady...very lovely women!!
My prayers are with you and your family right now.
Jeannene
Posted by: Jeannene | September 25, 2007 at 11:11 PM
I am sorry to hear of your loss of your grannie. It is hard losing a loved one. You sure have a lot of happy memories and I bet she is looking down and watching over hers. You wrote a lovely tribute to her.
Posted by: Pinkie Denise | September 25, 2007 at 11:52 PM
Dawn,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet little Granny! I can tell she was such a joy to you. I know you will miss her, I am so thankful you have so many special memories to remember her by.
keeping you in my prayers, hugs,
Lidy
Posted by: Frenchgardenhouse | September 26, 2007 at 01:06 AM
Dawn,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that I am thinking of you, and wishing you peace and comfort.
Dede
Posted by: dede warren | September 26, 2007 at 06:44 AM
Sorry to hear about your loss . What a beautiful lady. You have such wonderful memories of this remarkable woman, hold tight to those. Such a Lovely tribute to your Granny.
My thoughts are with you!
Posted by: Monicaa | September 26, 2007 at 12:17 PM
Sorry about your granny~ she looks just adorable and so sweet~
Posted by: laura | September 26, 2007 at 06:50 PM