Throughout the month of May, we’ve been celebrating the strong women in our lives. This week, we get to introduce you to my Grandma. She was quite a bit different from the “regular” grandma, but this woman was the most amazing ever.
My grandma was 79 before I was born. So we didn’t grow up with the typical active Grandma. However, I wouldn’t change her for the world. Both grandpas had passed on before we were born-so Grandma was the one we went to. I can remember having sleep overs at Grandma’s and being excited about sleeping in since she didn’t get up very early when I knew her. When we got up she would fix pancakes or oatmeal for us. For lunch she would make us mac & cheese. To this day I haven’t tasted any as good as hers. I don’t know what the secret ingredient was, but she added something.
Ever since I can remember we (everyone in the family, approximately 20) got a quilt every year for Christmas. She would always have embroidery or quilting in her hands. When she got older, I can remember her reading more. Always quilting or a book around. Grandma lived in her own home until the first part of June. Kayla & Garett moved in after they were married to help cook and clean. Grandma didn’t eat well and was getting weaker so she went to the hospital with full intentions of going back home. I spent most of the nights with her and the moments we had I will cherish forever. When fluid started building in her lungs and around her heart and it was clear she wasn’t going to make it, the decision was made to take her to Mom’s and give her the best care we could (with Holton Community Hospice help-they are amazing!) and love on her until she went to be with her God. And that’s what we did.
Grandma I will miss your ornery grins, your kisses, your quilts and knowing I can always go to Grandma’s. Your independence, stubborness and strength will live on in your children and families. You were such a strong woman to live 102 years, go through what you’ve gone through and emerge on the other side as the happy and loving person you are.
Grandma liked being home. She didn’t really like going anywhere. Whenever we would get her to go someplace and ask if she was ready to go home, she would reply, “anytime.” Well, Grandma your anytime has arrived. We will miss you down here, but you’re free. I hope your anytime is everything you deserve and more. If I need a chat, I know you’ll be listening. Grandma I love you more than words can describe. Until we meet again Grandma-you enjoy your anytime.
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~Matt & Kelsey