My grandma is one of my MOST favorite people in the whole world. She is someone who has been a rock to me since I was a little girl. Some of my first memories are of her and I together. She made all of us feel like we were the most important people to her. I have learned so much about motherhood, love and laughter from my grandmother.
Sadly last night Nana passed away. I knew it was coming, but was not really aware of how I would feel. I can not imagine a world without Nana in it. I will miss her forever. As I was thinking about myself and how much I would miss her, I started to think about what it must be like for her right now. What a reunion it is. She is together again with her sweetheart, Bop, who she has missed so much since he has been gone. Her son who she has lived without for 4 years, her parents who have been gone lots longer then I have been alive. Her baby that died when he was born. Her brothers. The list could go on.
Suddenly I was not as sad...She has been missing those people for so long. I would have loved to have seen her when she got there. I am so
grateful for the knowledge that the Gospel brings to my life. I know that she is with her family again and that one day.... a long time from now, I will see her again too. But today, I am missing the best Grandma that ever lived.
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Malinda, that was so nice what you wrote. After we talked this morning and you had the same things to me about her reunion in heaven, it did bring some peace to me too. And knowing that we will all be reunited some day is a comforting feeling. Its true what you said about, you knew it was coming but, knowing how you will feel when that moment comes is so much bigger. I love you!
ooh so sorry to hear about your loss. What a cute grandma though! You are right its so hard for us here who cannot imagine life without them, yet they are so happy where they are! Keep smiling, let me know if you need anything.
Malinda,
this is a beautiful post. And wonderful pictures too. You should feel at peace with her passing. She is in a good place with her loved ones. Lucky for you there was a special relationship that you had with your nana. Too many people don't take time for family. could you imagine never knowing her? That is would be a shame. See you next week.
with love,
Lisa
Oh I'm so sorry. You did have such a sweet grandma. She let me stay at her house when I went to Theater Camp with Marcia when we were teenagers, and she treated me like I was her own granddaughter.
What an amazing family she had though! And like you said, it sounds like she probably is having one happy reunion in heaven. My thoughts are with you and your family.
I'm sorry Malinda. I wish I had something better to say than that cliche. Thinking about all those who she will join is the way I got through things. You are in my thoughts!!
Malinda I am so sorry to hear about your Nana. I know you were very close to her. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Hey Malinda!
Thanks for the message! I tried your email, but I couldn't get it to work- weird! So here's mine: mvlawther at gmail
Talk to you soon!!
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