My Grandma

My grandma passed away on Monday, October 27 at the age of 94. I will miss her more than I could ever express in words. She was an incredible woman, full of wit and charm.

She lived to see her 6 grandchildren get married, including Bob and I last October... and she even lived to see 6 great-grandchildren. The above photo of grandma and I is one of my cherished photos, along with another one taken with my mom, grandma and I on my wedding day. I will never forget my wedding day, not only because I married the love of my life... but, I will never forget my grandma's excitement to share in my special day. She smiled every time she saw me that day, and smiled when she saw Bob too. I feel so blessed that she was able to be there for the most wonderful day of my life.

My grandma was born in 1914. I keep thinking about all the things that she witnessed in her life. Two World Wars (among others); The Great Depression; the Automobile evolution; the invention of televisions, microwaves, computers...

I have so many memories of grandma. Our many, many, many shopping trips to KMart come to mind, as well as numerous macaroni dinners on Thursdays and Sundays at her house. And, pulling into her driveway and smelling the garlic as you got out of the car. Speaking of smells... I remember our "infamous" Christmas Eve meals of smelts, pierogis, french fries, green beans and the "special Christmas Eve noodles" which we never have any other day! I remember her babysitting my brother and I and playing cards with us and her singing us to sleep. I remember family vacations in the motorhome to Walt Disney World and Frankemuth, Michigan. And, thanks to Bob... I will always remember the way she'd wrinkle up her nose if she ate something she didn't like. (He always laughed when she did that!)

We all should be so lucky to live a full life surrounded by wonderful family and caring friends. I can only hope that my life is so wonderful and that I leave an incredible legacy like her.

Grandma... I love you and miss you very much!