BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
I will not be doing a fashion blog post today. I traveled to Tennessee and went straight to the funeral home. It was nice to see family and friends who came by to pay their respects to my Grandmother. My oldest son posted two stories about Granny on Facebook yesterday that I thought I would share with you.
1) She once killed a snake on her front porch by stepping on its head when she was 96 years old. At 97 she once again saw a snake but this time swept it off the porch. When asked why she didn’t kill it she replied, ‘I’m too old to be doing that!’ I guess 96 is where she draws the line!
2) When having a conversation in her late 90’s with my sister, Ashleigh, she asked, ‘Do you want to see a pic of me when I was younger?’ Ashleigh said, ‘Of course.’ fully expecting a pic of her when she was a baby or possibly a teenager. Granny (as everyone called her) pulled out a 5×7 framed picture that was taken just a year or so earlier. She was very proud of how ‘young’ she was in the pic!
Butterflies are free, fly high Granny.
Sorry for your loss of Granny. She sounds like a wonderful lady. Btw, butterflies are also the symbol of my late younger sister who died years ago. God bless Granny — and you and your family.
Cherish those stories and hold them near to your heart. Peace, blessings, love, joy and grace to you and your family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of your family’s loss. No matter what their age, we are never ready to let our grandparents go! Such a blessing that she made long lasting memories with your children, too! A wonderful legacy!
Tania, I’m so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss. RIP Granny.
Your granny sounded so much fun. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Xxxx
Prayers to you and your family.
So sorry about your Grandmother, Tania. Thankful for great memories and the hope of Heaven!
That’s such a sweet story about your grandmother and great memories to look back on. I was very close to my grandma but she passed about 10 years ago. I took her on all kinds of trips back when I was in my 20’s (I’m now 47) and she was the best traveling companion. She was willing to go anywhere as long as it was with her Lor. Just loved loved loved her to death. I sometimes say life just hasn’t been quite right since she passed, but then that goes too for everyone I’ve lost since then. I have no more grandparents that are living so I hope all kids do treasure their grandparents when they have them because they don’t stay around for long. We have lots to learn from them!
Awe, so very sorry for your loss! But you and your children are so lucky to have her in your lives for such a long time. The stories were priceless, and I know you will cherish them forever.