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.

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25 comments:

  1. GabiApril 13, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    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.

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  2. Maman de trois petit roisApril 13, 2010 at 7:44 AM

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

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  3. ERBApril 13, 2010 at 7:57 AM

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

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  4. AnnieApril 13, 2010 at 8:30 AM

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

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  5. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    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!

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  6. QueenBeeSwainApril 13, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    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

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  7. miss allaby: the glad girlApril 13, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    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

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  8. the pink prepApril 13, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    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.

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  9. Summer is a VerbApril 13, 2010 at 11:10 AM

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

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  10. PemberleyApril 13, 2010 at 11:29 AM

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

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  11. JMWApril 13, 2010 at 12:10 PM

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

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  12. Whitney and the Preppy PuppiesApril 13, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    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.

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  13. Black Labs and LillyApril 13, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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  14. Mariska MeijersApril 13, 2010 at 12:25 PM

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

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  15. JeannieApril 13, 2010 at 12:30 PM

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

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  16. DSSApril 13, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    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.

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  17. KerryApril 13, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    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

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  18. Tammy BApril 13, 2010 at 7:41 PM

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

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  19. JojoApril 13, 2010 at 9:37 PM

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

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  20. Southern AspirationsApril 13, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    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

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  21. Anastasia SchembriApril 14, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    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.

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  22. Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams AshoreApril 14, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    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

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  23. TWAApril 14, 2010 at 11:01 AM

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

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  24. Trish {Pink Preppy Lilly Lover}April 14, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    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

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  25. sandiApril 19, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    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.

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