My sweet grandma Jane passed away last night unexpectedly. The last few months I have lost both of my grandmothers and it has given me time to reflect on life what is really important. There have been some very sweet peaceful moments where I feel so blessed to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am thankful for the perspective it allows me to have of eternal families. I am grateful for the decision my grandpa and grandma made to be sealed in the temple many years ago.
My grandma was a very special woman. I always said if anyone deserved a first class ticket right to the celestial kingdom it would be her. She had 13 children and raised them all mostly on her own. My grandfather passed away when the youngest child was only 2. My grandma is the picture of strength and energy.
She always had such life in her eyes. You can even see in this picture that sparkle that she had about her. She lived in a very small home with only one bathroom. With 13 kids her home was always filled to the brim but I never once heard her complain. Never once. She was the glue that held the family together and she will be greatly missed.
My grandma gave me my nickname, Snickerdoodle and I will always love her for that. She was there for me on some of my most special days. My baptism and my wedding she was there supporting me. On my baptism day she gave me a beautiful butterfly necklace. I still remember it's shiny golden wings. Each time I see a butterfly necklace I think of her. I think of how at my baptism I was given the beautiful gift of the holy ghost and how with that gift I became transformed as a butterfly does.
I know that the reunion in heaven with her husband and son must have been a joyous one. In the end she was surround by each and every one of her children as she left this life and continued on her journey to the next.
I feel blessed to know that I have yet another special angel watching over my family. Grandma, I love you and I thank you for the amazing woman that you were. Your strength is inspiring and I look forward to seeing your sweet sparkly eyes one day again in the heavens.
6 comments:
What a sweet and beautiful tribute! Despite the sadness, I have loved getting to know and love you more through your grandmas.
Hang in there my dear...
xoxo
Cher
i got chills reading the part about all of her children being there. sounds like one amazing woman. what a great example to have in your life. have a a safe and fun trip.
I love what you wrote about her, Brook. What an amazing woman.
Thinking of you...
Wow. Your grandma sure sounds like such a wonderful person! I love the butterfly story - what a beautiful memory. I hope everything goes well this weekend. Love ya chica.
Hey Brook. I love what you wrote about your grandma! She sounds so wonderful! I hope the next few days go well. I can't wait to chat with you :)!
I'm so sorry Brook. When I was younger I lost both my Grandfathers within a year and it just felt so... unfair. But you have a great perspective. The gospel has a funny way of doing that, right? Hope things go well this weekend, travel safe!
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