Wow, has it been a fast couple of months! It's been a while since my last post. There's been a lot of events which in turn results in lots of pictures too (which will be posted soon). Ian's birthday, Memorial weekend, surgery on my wrist for tendonitis, Mike's parents were here for two weeks, Vegas for a wedding, 4th of July, and then a sudden pause in the circle of life.
My sweet, grandma (my mom's mom) passed away July 12th. She was the most amazing woman, never complained - "only stating the facts", always smiling, loved flowers, strength and independence - two qualities that I admire most about her, never wanting to miss a thing. I am so blessed that she moved here from St. Francis, KS (hometown) to spend the last 3 years of her life close to us. I am so thankful that she got to spend those years with her great grandchildren. I cherished every visit.
I had a difficult time grieving at first, since life just continues on. I know why it doesn't stop but can't life pause for a few minutes? My children don't quite get it, so I found it hard to understand why they couldn't cry with me, why they couldn't reflect on the happy memories with me. Kara gets it. Mike and her had a wonderful conversation on the way back from Kansas regarding death and heaven. The other day we were driving past the nursing home she lived at and Kara says "Hi, grandma!" Mike and I exchange glances with instant tears in my eyes. Mike says "Grandma isn't there anymore, honey, remember?" "Oh, I know, Daddy. I was saying hi to her in heaven." My tears kept flowing.
During her service, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, was sung. After grandma's interment, I found it so absolutely wonderful that for 3-4 days there was a rainbow in the sky.
It makes me smile that I know she is in a better place now with her parents and her brother, whom she hasn't seen since he was MIA during WWII in 1945. I bet they have lots to talk about:)
