Tuesday, April 13, 2010

The Very Finest Grandmother

My Grandmother had a way of lighting up the room. She was full of stories and always surrounded by laughter. She was a kid at heart, a loving mother, the belle of the ball, extremely entertaining, "a real pip"....as she liked to put it.

Grammy, your spirit and vitality will live on through all of us. You will always be loved and never forgotten.

25 comments:

Gabi said...

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my grandmother on New Years.
What a wonderful picture of the two of you!
I will keep you in my prayers.

Maman de trois petit rois said...

Your grandmother looks so happy and proud in the picture! Sending healing thoughts from the South.

ERB said...

I'm sure your grandmother got a kick out of you...I think you definitely inherited some of her traits :)

Annie said...

Thinking of you all. That's a great picture to have framed.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry, E! I lost my beloved grandmother a few years back, and it was so difficult. My son carries on her legacy. His name is her maiden name. Maybe you will choose to do something similar.

Save things that will always remind you of her. I saved my Nan's pin cushion and pinking shears because she was an avid sewer. I saved things with her handwriting and small dishes she kept on her dresser. I am so glad I did this. I feel her spirit with me.

I hope you have wonderful memories of your beloved grangmother. I am sure she was very proud of you!

QueenBeeSwain said...

keeping you two in my thoughts and prayers. you can tell she was an effervescent woman and surely was so proud of every thing that you did. what a tremendous woman to be blessed with for a grandmother and to get to carry on her legacy.

xoox

kHm

miss allaby: the glad girl said...

So sorry for your loss. That's a beautiful picture and I'm certain you have wonderful memories.

Yesterday would have been my grandmother's 91st birthday. I've found asking "What would Grammy do?" has become a great way of honouring her memory and spirit.

xo

the pink prep said...

what a beautiful post and tribute to your grandmother! i'm sure she'll be missed, but thought of often. memories and great stories have a way of living on!
thinking of you, sweetie.

Summer is a Verb said...

Oh Erin, so sorry for your loss...XXOO

Pemberley said...

Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Warm Regards,
Amy

JMW said...

So sorry to hear about your loss, Erin. What a sweet tribute to your grandmother. Thoughts and prayers being sent your way.

Whitney and the Preppy Puppies said...

Erin, I am so sorry for your loss. The picture of you and your grandmother is precious and I know you have so many good memories of your time together.

Black Labs and Lilly said...

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Mariska Meijers said...

You both sparkle in the picture. Sorry that you have to miss her but she will stay part of you always.

Jeannie said...

What a beautiful picture, she will live forever in your heart. My prayers are with you and your family.

DSS said...

I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your grandmother. She sounds absolutely amazing :) I can only imagine how much you will miss her.

Kerry said...

That is such a perfect picture. I am truly sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Stay strong. xoxo

Tammy B said...

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Grandmothers are special, as you well know. She will always be with you.

Jojo said...

You are blessed to have had a wonderful grandmother. So sorry for your loss.

Southern Aspirations said...

I am so sorry for your loss and sending you a big hug. I lost my grandmother a few years ago and still miss her terribly. But lucky us to have such fabulous women in our lives.
XO Emmie

Anastasia Schembri said...

So very sorry to hear of your loss, your grandmother looks like a lovely and sweet lady, you have her smile.
You are in my thoughts.

Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore said...

Thank you all for the kind words and payers. I have already founds myself asking “What would Grammy do? I am so blessed to have all of this support...this is a fabulous community! xx

TWA said...

Erin, I am so sorry for your loss, keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Trish {Pink Preppy Lilly Lover} said...

Erin, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it sounds cliche but I know she's watching down on you from heaven. You look just like her, same sweet smile. I'll be thinking of you honey. XOXO

sandi said...

E - You did such a wonderful job with Grammy's ulogy - she would have been very proud of you and of all her grandchildren. The picture shows the medal she wore every day - and now it it your mom's to wear. Yes, my mother and your grandmother will truly be missed every day and the world was a better place when she was in it. Love, A.S.