My Sweet Granny

It's been one year ago today that my sweet Granny went on ahead of us. I miss her more than I ever thought possible. But I am comforted to know that I will be able to see her again. I was able to spend about two weeks with her last January, and the time I spent with her is one of my most treasured experiences. Towards the end she didn't say much, but every time she looked in my eyes...I can't explain the love I have for that dear woman. I've never been one to be able to express my feelings with the depth I feel. But I am so grateful to have have had this woman in my life. I just wanted to share some of the reasons I loved my Granny. This is more for me, but I felt so strongly to express my feelings of her. So much so, that I can't seem to sleep. But I am almost thankful for this time to treasure her memory. How lucky I am to do so. I pray to never forget, or get to busy, that I don't take the time to recall the people that have been such a huge part of my life!I've had quite a tough time figuring out what some of my favorite things about Granny were...There were so many, it would be impossible to write them all! But I think some of my favorite memories with her are:
1. When I used to go over to her house and she would give me Apple oatmeal and caffeine free Pepsi.
2. When we would sit on the porch at the Beach house and eat Boiled Peanuts.
3. The times she would have me put in her "Ear Bobs"...(Earrings)!
4. How she would let my sister Gretchen and I play with her old Jewelry...sometimes decorating my brother Dan in snap-on earrings, necklaces and other jewelry!
5. The way she always let me snuggle, no matter how big I got!
6. How sweet she was...I can hardly recall her upset at anyone...except for maybe when my Grandad would tease her, but then again she always had a smile on her face in the same moment.
7. I loved the way she talked. I can almost hear her sweet southern accent..."Whatcha doin' Snucky-Fritz"..."Come here and give me some sugar"(Kisses & Hugs)...when we were being silly she'd say, "You're full of Malarky"!
8. Whenever we'd drive in the car and we saw a white horse, she would pinch me (because she usually saw them first)and then she'd say, "You owe me five cents!"
9. As a little kid, I loved when she would come to visit and she would surprise us as we got out of school!
10. But I think one of my favorite things was when she would tell me about her past. Growing up, how she met Grandad, about the fun things she'd done, about how women always went out with gloves and hats, especially at church. And I loved going through her pictures as well! She had a story for every single one!
I Cherish these memories I had with my Grandma. I am so grateful that one day I will be able to see her again!