Grasping
My grandmamma passed away a little over a week ago. Who is gramamma? It's what we all called my grandmother. The most wonderful woman I know. She was 91 and died very peacefully in her home of Sinton,TX. She is without a doubt resting gloriously in heaven with our Majestic Creator. I still can not grasp the fact that she is gone from this earth. Sometimes I feel like she's just in the hospital again...she'll be back soon. How selfish of me. How could we ever really want her back in this realm when she is in the one place she has longed to be for her whole wonderful life? She was a faithful christian that raised 5 beautiful faithful daughters. Maddie referred to them as "the girls". :) They were all sitting in one pew together at the funeral service and Maddie kept calling them that. "Mommy, I want to sit with the girls...are they gonna cry?" I'm so happy that my girls were able to meet their gramamma. I will never let them forget the stories of this woman who left behind a legacy.
She LOVED. It's that simple. She loved everyone unconditionly and with all of her heart. She spoke mostly spanish but she could speak, read and write english. I'm telling you, she was an amazing woman. She would go to church any chance she could. She would read her bible constantly and pray without ceasing. I loved to listen and watch her pray. The day I found out, Steven and the girls and I went to stay at my uncle's beach house. My dad told us to enjoy the day as much as we could and just come back in the morning. Well, it rained all morning...good thing, because I needed that time to process and call family. Then around noon the sky turned blue and the sun peeked out. So we loaded up and went to the beach. It was perfect. I think it was only like 85 degrees out and the girls were little angels. Mia sat in her little bouncey seat under the big umbrella for almost an hour and a half! She drank her bottle and just looked super relaxed. Maddie enjoyed all that the beach could offer...making sand castles, running away from the waves, and finding shells. I took this opportunity to go in the water by myself and think about my gramamma. She absolutely loved tha beach! I went out as far as I could without getting knocked over by the waves. I looked at the beauty all around me and started to sing gramamma's favorite song, "How Great Thou Art ."( I didn't know that it was her favorite song that day, but at her funeral we sang it in spanish.) I sang and cried and felt like she was right there with me. I needed that moment and I'll never forget it as long as I live. To be half of the christian, mother, wife, sister, friend, aunt, cousin that she was...that is my quest and in turn, it's being Christ-like. I already know that my mother is just like her. The loss that we have makes me realize how preciouse every moment is with our family. I have never had to go through this before and boy does it do somehting to you. I especially appreciated being with all of my aunts, uncles and cousins. We all just kept telling eachother how much we loved one another. We are stronger and more united...just what Gramamma wanted.Please pray for my family as we grieve.
I know my Gramamma is watching over us...I love you.
She LOVED. It's that simple. She loved everyone unconditionly and with all of her heart. She spoke mostly spanish but she could speak, read and write english. I'm telling you, she was an amazing woman. She would go to church any chance she could. She would read her bible constantly and pray without ceasing. I loved to listen and watch her pray. The day I found out, Steven and the girls and I went to stay at my uncle's beach house. My dad told us to enjoy the day as much as we could and just come back in the morning. Well, it rained all morning...good thing, because I needed that time to process and call family. Then around noon the sky turned blue and the sun peeked out. So we loaded up and went to the beach. It was perfect. I think it was only like 85 degrees out and the girls were little angels. Mia sat in her little bouncey seat under the big umbrella for almost an hour and a half! She drank her bottle and just looked super relaxed. Maddie enjoyed all that the beach could offer...making sand castles, running away from the waves, and finding shells. I took this opportunity to go in the water by myself and think about my gramamma. She absolutely loved tha beach! I went out as far as I could without getting knocked over by the waves. I looked at the beauty all around me and started to sing gramamma's favorite song, "How Great Thou Art ."( I didn't know that it was her favorite song that day, but at her funeral we sang it in spanish.) I sang and cried and felt like she was right there with me. I needed that moment and I'll never forget it as long as I live. To be half of the christian, mother, wife, sister, friend, aunt, cousin that she was...that is my quest and in turn, it's being Christ-like. I already know that my mother is just like her. The loss that we have makes me realize how preciouse every moment is with our family. I have never had to go through this before and boy does it do somehting to you. I especially appreciated being with all of my aunts, uncles and cousins. We all just kept telling eachother how much we loved one another. We are stronger and more united...just what Gramamma wanted.Please pray for my family as we grieve.
I know my Gramamma is watching over us...I love you.
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That was beautiful! She sounds amazing and I'm so glad your girls got to meet her. Keep telling them stories and talking about her your whole life. I can tell her legacy will always be around! Sorry for your loss. We'll pray for you! -
Becca, I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. Give Mandy a hug for me please.
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What a sweet post. This is what every woman prayers that her family will say about her. I wish I could of met such a woman. What a blessing. My grandmothers weren't Christians. In fact one of them is very against God. I love them for being my grandmothers and for raising my wonderful parents but there is a barrier between us and I wish there wasn't. They just don't understand what makes me who I am. Count your blessings that you know that your grandmother is with God. It's hard to know the fate of family memebers that weren't followers of Jesus. I will be praying for you and your family. -
I was really sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. It sounds like she was a great woman and had such a wonderful influence on her family. Love you. :) -
You and Steven and all the family are in our prayers! -
I'm so sorry Becca. I'll pray for your family. Is Mia okay? How much weight had she lost? Anyway, keep me posted on that...I'll pray for you all around. Love you. -
I'm thinking of you and your family, beeker... I know this is such a difficult time and unfortunately will be for a while. I will continue praying for you! -
Bec. I am so sorry to hear this. I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. Love you.
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Your love, great memories and hope of the future will get you thru. Luv ya!
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I've been meaning to tell you that I loved the picture of the girls! So sweet! Thanks!!!
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Becca, I'm so sorry about your grandma. I wish I could have talked to you today. I didn't realize you were on pleonast again, but I am going to link this to my blog now so I can check up on you more often. I miss you and I wish there was something I could do for you. I hate being so far away.
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thank you for your prayers and I hope to see you soon! -
still thinking about ya'll.
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I love you stinker. -
Hey Becca! How is the weight gaining going with Mia? I was just thinking about you and I thought I would check. Let me know!
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Becca. I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. But, I love your attitude about her being with our Maker. -
hope you are well 12/7/08
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hey tanx
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Just happened onto your blog, so sorry for your loss.
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