It is hard to say goodbye
Last week was a very tough week for me. My grandmother passed away and she was the last grandparent that was still here with us. Now she is in heaven with my grandpa who left us 15 years ago. As I was standing in the funeral home looking at my aunts, uncles and cousins, I realized how blessed I am. Most of my relatives traveled from different states to say their goodbyes but, I didn’t have to travel very far. I lived close and got to see her often.
Spending time with my grandparents helped mold me into who I am today. They taught me how to do so much and were patient and full of love. My grandparents taught me how to paint, bake, sew, cook, drive a tractor and grow things. They taught me how to be compassionate, polite, respectful and how to laugh. They wanted me to get a good education and become someone I was proud of. They taught me how to be a mother and a wife a sister and a daughter.
As I sit here typing this I realize it is because of them I am a blogger. Their talents, love and patients grew inside me and made me want to teach others things that they shared with me. It makes me want to share things I have learned and I hope you feel that when you visit my blog. I want this to be a warm loving place where you can learn and ask question because that is how we spread love to one another.
I could talk about my grandparents all day but, the longer I type the more tears stream down my face. I will be back soon to share some tips, recipes and cookies with you. Until then, I love ya!
Hugs,
Oh my sweet friend….my heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. What a lovely tribute and what a blessing to have been blessed with such an amazing Grandmother. I will forever be grateful to her because without her, I never would have met you, someone I am proud to call my friend.
Love and Prayers to you Sweet Lisa,
D.J.
I’m very sad for you and know that your heart is filled with sorrow. Cherish the memories you have and always remember that your grandmother is watching over you and is so very proud of you. ((hugs))
Sorry for your loss.
What a sweet way to honor your grandparents. Being a grandmother myself, I see what the time and love invested in me and my siblings meant to mine. What a blessing to have made so many wonderful memories with your Grandmother. Prayers for you..
I am so sorry, Lisa. How blessed you are to have had such a close relationship with such loving grandparents. They have left a wonderful legacy in their granddaughter. XOXO
Sending you big hugs, honey. You were very lucky to have your grandmother with you as long as you did. But even so. it’s hard to say goodbye.
I am so sorry for your loss, just reading past blog post. Grandparents are amazing. I wish that mine had given me her recipes they were amazing, traditional cooking, cakes, pies etc and remembered everything without the recipe. Remember the good times, she is proud of you.
Regards Claire 🙂