My grandma passed away peacefully today. She is one of my very favorite people that has ever lived. She was strong until the very, very end and I hope I can be just like her.
I'm thankful I got to talk to her on the phone one last time two nights ago. She said how sweet my little family is and told me to take good care of them. I told her I would. She said my children will enrich my life forevermore. Then we said "I love you" and she told me to tell Steve she loved him too and that was all. Shortly after that she slipped away. Now, after eight months, she can be with her sweetheart again. Forever.
These pictures are from the last time I saw her in person. They were taken this past summer the day after Aubrey and Jordan got married. We brought dinner, had her favorite chocolate cake, and played cards. Then we took pictures outside and tried not to think about saying goodbye. But, when we finally got into the car she stood on her porch alone and waved to us until we were out of sight. It was so different to see her there without grandpa...I remember thinking how brave and strong she was standing there without him by her side.
I feel very blessed that I am her granddaughter. There is no question that God loves me and knows me because he gave me her as my grandma.
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