Throwback Thursday – My Beautiful Granny

This is my great grandmother – better known as my Granny. She was the sweetest soul I've ever know. I know many people say this of their grandparents, but this goes beyond just saying it. There was something truly special about her. I've never met another woman like her. And I miss her terribly. She's been in Heaven for 5 years and I know she is loving life up there.

For the past several years she had told everyone she was ready to go home and be with Jesus. To be reuinted with the love of her life, who had passed 20 years prior. Although I do know she is happy I still can't help but miss her. I miss deep smile that seemed to come straight from her soul. I miss her smell. I miss her touch. Her laugh. Her love. I wish my boys could have met her on this earth.

I still have fond memories I'll hold dear for the rest of my life. Playing 'hide the thimble', staying up all night long talking, riding the bus to the mall, getting special treats, swinging around in her old broken down swivel chair, eating at Denny's, and just the love she surrounded her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids with.  

God made such a special person when he made her. Such a strong faithful woman. One that never strayed from her beliefs and her convictions. Even in the last months of her life when pains and embarrassment were an everyday occurance…she never let go of her faith and deep love.

I'll miss her for the rest of my life. I somehow know that when my time on earth is up she'll be the one to greet me in Heaven. 

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