My grandmother passed away early Thursday morning. It wasn't totally unexpected, she was sick. I am still sad. She played a huge roll in my life. I grew up just 4 blocks away from her. I saw her almost daily for years. It has been a sad few days for me. She was my last living grandparent. That seems strange to me. Like it really can't be.
Some of my favorite childhood and adult memories include my grandmother. Here are a few:
- She made the best spaghetti. Once I was married, I asked her for her recipe...there was no recipe. The sauce was made from a seasoning packet!
- Christmas at her house was the best. The cousins played and played and played.
- She used to take me shopping & to lunch. That was fun.
- She let me do her hair & make up.
- We played countless games of card & Rummikube. In fact, several months ago she passed her Rummikube game onto me.
- She came and stayed with me for several days after my grandfather passed away. She got to see Jake play soccer.
- Her basement was so fun. It was our stage, our playroom, our tent, our store & our sleepover place. I went down there last week...it hasn't changed. Not one bit!
- My grandmother had shag carpet for years. She used to let me rake it!
- Grandma made me a quilt. I love it still! She gave me a quilt rack for a shower gift.
- She used to take me to visit my great grandfather & the other "old" people in our family. We went frequently. She took care of a lot of people.
- Grandma once made me and a couple of my cousins get out and walk home. We were fighting & she actually pulled the car over & made us get out. A lesson learned the hard way.
- The last time I saw my grandmother, she was sick. I wondered if it would be the last time I'd see her. I am glad that I made that trip. I'll miss her tons!
My grandmother's legacy...her grandchildren & great grandchildren....
The Fischer Grandchildren (front) Katie, Maggie, Trish, Brooke, Mandy & Abbie (back) Tim, Marty, Abe, Michael, Will & Troy
Fischer Great Grandchildren: Jake, Drew, Ty, Maddie, Allie, Ava, Karlee, Ben, McKinzie, Harry & Leo
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Sorry to hear about your grandmother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Let me know if you need anything. Love you!
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