
She made the best apple pies ever (and I am so thankful that a few months ago I asked her to write down her recipe for me).
She was always, always kind and sweet and gentle and thoughtful.
She never failed to tell me that Jack was a beautiful, special little boy.
We worked on a quilt together recently and she sent me a really beautiful thank you note (which I cannot find right now and that makes me sad because I am so sure I kept it) which said something to the effect of: Sarah, your work is beautiful. It is so much nicer than what I could have done on my own and I could never thank you enough for your help. That meant to the world to me.
So today when they mentioned her quilts at her funeral, I really lost it. She made beautifully simple quilts. Tiny 2 inch squares, always stitched together by hand. They are not masterful works of art, but scrap quilts that her kids and grandkids and great-grandkids use and love.
And they were stitched together with love.
Just like she and I were. Not bound by blood or obligation, but stitched together with love.
When I get where I'm going will always remind me of you Grandma. I hope that you and Grandpa are up there reunited, watching over us, with Grandpa sneaking cigarettes ("Don't tell Grandma I am out here smoking!") and you keeping us all stitched together with your love.
I miss you already.
P.S. We've been to church twice this week. I know that would make you laugh, since you were always on me to go to church more! Your passing has brought up a lot of questions for Jack about life and death and what has been happening to you. (How long will she sleep? How will she move now? Where did she go? When will I die? When does everyone die? Why does everyone die?)
Unlike my usual waffling self, I told him exactly what I *know* to be true this time. You are an angel in heaven now. I may still be riding that religion fence, but if ever there were an angel, it's you.
I'm so sorry. Hugs to you and Jack. :)Lisa
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to make it better - just hugs!
ReplyDeleteKristin
I am glad you have such great memories of her to treasure - she sounds like a wonderful woman to know! Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteAww...what a sweet blog post. I just loved reading it. She sounds like a wonderful woman. Hugs, Diana
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post. Sending lots of hugs your way...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Sarah. The last line is exactly how I feel about my mom. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had someone so wonderful in your life that touched you so. Hugs and glittery happy thoughts to you.
ReplyDeleteSarah how lucky you were to have someone so special in your life for so long.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss.
You will be in my thoughts.
Alison
Sarah, I am so sorry for you loss... I'll be thinking of you...
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like she was a real treasure! Memories make the best keepsakes, and it sounds like you have many.
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ReplyDelete(((Hugs)))
Oh Sarah, my heart goes out to you. I lost my chosen Grandma a few years ago. What a truly lovely tribute. I feel your heartache.
ReplyDeleteSarah, what a beautifully written post. Your grandma sounds like a beautiful woman. Hugs! to you and Jack.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice picture and nice memories - thinking about you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post...I'm so sorry for your loss...thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI feel so sorry for you losing a part of your history, your family history. And to lose a quilting/cook partner is extremly hard.
ReplyDeleteMay you find peace knowing that she is now working with the angels.
Osagebluffquilter
((HUGS)) to you! I am crying reading your post to your beautiful "grandma".
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day, Denise
My condolances to you all. How blessed you were to have such a wonderful lady in your life. We can always choose to love, it is the tie that binds, not blood lines.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lola
People who work with their hands to make gifts for those they love are so, so special. I hope you have many wonderful memories of your Grandma to get you through the ache of losing her. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to her you have written. And I'm all for church--especially during hard times.
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking of you guys.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Sarah. What a sweet tribute you've given her here. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful memories you have to keep with you. And that is the biggest comfort of all. Loving thoughts to you.
ReplyDeleteAdopted or by blood - it doesn't matter who they are - if you love them, you love them. I am sorry for your entire family.
ReplyDeleteI've got no words for you, just hugs. You are so very lucky to have had her in your lives. :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear your loss. She sounds like one heck of a woman and your friendship so sweet and perfect.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss. xo
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss, Sarah. She sounds like a wonderful woman. You are in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteAww, Sarah. I'm so sorry to hear this. I just lost my last grandparent last week :-(
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear the news. She sounds like a terrific lady.
ReplyDeleteHugs to everyone.
So sorry to hear about your loss - Grandmas are definitely angels! I'm sure she's looking down on you and Jack and will keep looking out for you.
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah, I'm sorry I'm late reading this. You wrote a lovely tribute to your Grandma. :) I can tell she is truly missed.
ReplyDeleteawwww Sarah, what a sweet tribute! Big.Lump.In.Throat.
ReplyDeleteXXOO
Robin
so sad! i am in the same slump myself. my grandpa is 99 and its just a waiting game now, i really dont want to think about it. as i get older it just seems harder and harder.
ReplyDeletei am glad you have such wonderful memories though, thats what really matters in life (to me anyway)
xoxoxo