My recent focus has been the loss of my Grandma Erma. Lately I've been pretty introspective about her and this change for our family. This is the first big death for us. And really, it isn't tragic at all. She lived a long, wonderful life, and we're glad to see her finally at rest.
I will always have memories of times spent with her...
Hanging out in her and Grandpa's motorhome, playing board games like Skunk, Yahtzee and Pit, watching the original Alice in Wonderland (with the Jabberwocky) while fighting with the twins about who can pull the string attached to the music box on the wall that played "Edelweiss" (I now have hanging in my kitchen), sipping orange juice out of the Strawberry Shortcake glasses she kept for us girls, enjoying her famous fat-free oatmeal cookies, picking lemons from her tree in the backyard and playing darts, enjoying her love for piano just like me, and going to the Shriner's Circus. I remember there was a time when her and Grandpa would send me $40 a month when finances were tough. They always wanted to help and be there for us grandchildren.
She was a strong working woman in a time when it was uncommon. She raised 2 amazing children, my Dad and my Aunt Elaine. Her legacy lives on through us - 5 grandchildren - Kimberly, Heather, Me, Ryan, and Christopher.
Grandma, I remember your laugh - that sweet, quivering voice. I remember your love. You will be missed, but we'll see you again.
I will always have memories of times spent with her...
Hanging out in her and Grandpa's motorhome, playing board games like Skunk, Yahtzee and Pit, watching the original Alice in Wonderland (with the Jabberwocky) while fighting with the twins about who can pull the string attached to the music box on the wall that played "Edelweiss" (I now have hanging in my kitchen), sipping orange juice out of the Strawberry Shortcake glasses she kept for us girls, enjoying her famous fat-free oatmeal cookies, picking lemons from her tree in the backyard and playing darts, enjoying her love for piano just like me, and going to the Shriner's Circus. I remember there was a time when her and Grandpa would send me $40 a month when finances were tough. They always wanted to help and be there for us grandchildren.
She was a strong working woman in a time when it was uncommon. She raised 2 amazing children, my Dad and my Aunt Elaine. Her legacy lives on through us - 5 grandchildren - Kimberly, Heather, Me, Ryan, and Christopher.
Grandma, I remember your laugh - that sweet, quivering voice. I remember your love. You will be missed, but we'll see you again.
Cruise to Ensenada 1996
My 19th, Grandpa's 80th & Grandma's 75th Birthday 1998
Come on, who's grandma do you know does "WestSide"?
