It seems like FOREVER since I have last blogged. You know it’s not like me to go so long without blogging especially when I’m not technically “away”. I mean, you know that I will be heading out for vacation towards the end of the month, but that’s not until this Friday. Let me be completely honest here … It has been a hard, exhausting past couple of weeks. Buying a house is FUN and I’m excited to announce that I am officially a homeowner!!!! YAY! After months of excitement, I have keys to do whatever I want! 😉 However, when you purchase a house by yourself, the responsibilities come along with that as well. Guess that is to be expected, right? Haha! All I have been doing so far is prep the space to move in … I haven’t even moved in furniture yet and I’m exhausted! I have been hustling with painting, trimming, etc. so upon my return from Hawaii, I can officially move in! 🙂 I’ll be back in VA on March 7th!
God had a different plan for that dreaded “to do list” I put together for my house before leaving for vacation. Last Friday, my family and I received the news that my grandmother passed from a heart attack. It happened so fast that I’m not really sure I’m able to process the entire thing. She lived a healthy and long life so this time should not have been so much of a surprise. It hits me hard some days and other days I’m able to keep myself distracted from reality. This evening and tomorrow morning, I cannot hide from reality as I’m going to have to balance the pain and pray for strength.
Dear Grandma…
My heart hurts knowing that you’re not physically here for another dinner or family event. You were the center of our family and loved by MANY! Seems like everyone knew you as the sweetest woman and I could not agree more! Not only were you the sweetest but you were genuine, caring, always concerned for others (…Oh the stories of your “goodness gracious!!!” moments), selfless, respectful and beautiful inside and out! I loved your love for cats, gardening and cooking. You had the GREENEST thumb I had ever seen! Of course your fresh, home grown veggies ALWAYS beat the store bought veggies! I will always be reminded of you whenever I eat a tomato sandwich on a summer day. Your gardens were always filled with the most beautiful, luscious flowers and of course your yummy food, including grandaddy’s blackberries. Your gratitude never went unnoticed. 🙂 Oh the younger days of coming over to see you immediately turned to you insisting for us to eat. Haha! Your “famous recipes” are a must in my recipe book! I have to admit though, some foods you fed us seemed a bit strange to others, but with your magic touch it was deliciousssss! I still eat them to this day. 🙂 Not only were you generous with your cooking towards us but to workers on the farm and even strangers! Frankly, you were the type of grandmother anyone would be blessed to have in their life. <3
It’s natural for us to feel the pain with you not here, especially during the next couple of days, but it’s also gratifying knowing that you’re celebrating in Heaven! God graced the world with your presence for 94 years and He quietly brought you to Heaven to be back in the arms of your husband. We are so thrilled to know that you are fully complete in the arms of God and granddad! I wish I knew the exact count of how many years you were together (over 60?) … basically FOREVER. Something definitely worth celebrating! I want to strive for a marriage like yours that can outlast any obstacles. <3 I miss you both so much!
We all cherished you in our lives and I look forward to giving you the BIGGEST hug and kiss in the future!!!! Miss and love you SO much Grandma!!!! RIP. <3
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