My Grandmother

Yesterday was the 2 year anniversary of my grandmother's death. I'm not sure why I didn't write about it yesterday, but I want to acknowledge her since she continues to have such a strong presence in my life. She was an amazing woman. I'm still not convinced that she wasn't a superhero (ha,ha)! The thing that stands out to me the most was her consistency in our lives, and everyone elses lives. She was so damn dependable! She would wake up at the same time every day, seemingly ready for anything that the day might bring her way. She always had a schedule to keep, and she always kept it! She spent her days doing things to take care of other people, and she never complained.....NEVER!!! She did everything from volunteer work at the nursing home, to picking up a small gift to bring to her grandchildren, to cleaning up the church, to bringing ice cream over every Sunday for my entire life!!! She once cut the grass with a pair of scissors because she wasnt supposed to use the mower! She once ripped out her IV in the hospital and snuck out the emergency exit to try to walk to a baby shower in another state that she didn't want to miss. When the police found her in the bushes in her Johnny, she told him "I'm not afraid of you" and she wasn't!! When she died and we were putting together her photo board, what struck me was that she had so many happy experiences in her lifetime. We had pictures of her on the swings with the kids, in the sandbox, at the zoo, mowing the lawn, caring for children, truly enjoying each experience. She took life and lived it, was a fantastic role model, and was the most giving selfless person that I have ever known!! I miss you and love you and can only hope to have a fraction of the energy and impact that you had. Thank you for these gifts that you gave me!