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This morning, my grandma died.
Her name was Edeltraut but everyone called her Eddie <3
She was 100% a BFF as well as a grandma.
Although I'm totally at peace knowing that my grandma is in a much better place, my heart still aches for her tonight.
I guess it's selfish but oh well.
After my grandpa died, she down-sized to a condo in my neighborhood. We lived on the same street for about 4 years.
She would call me every night to go out to dinner. We ate out soooo much that I literally was sick of eating out. I never knew that was possible. People at the restaurants around where I live still ask about her :)
We played cards with two of her girlfriends on Thursday.
Bible Study on Wednesday nights.
Church, Penn Station, and Target every Sunday.
Most Saturdays I would go to garage sales with her and my dad.
We spent a lot of time together.
2 years ago she had a stroke which affected a lot of her memory which meant she had to get moved to an assisted living facility. She still knew all of us and was still herself. She was able to get around just fine and eat about 4 ice cream bars a day :)
Last night my dad and I visited her and sat with her around her bed for a couple of hours, holding her hands, playing with her hair, talking to her.
She is soooo stinkin cute!!
Out of no where she would say John (my dad), I love you :)
When we left, I went to give her a hug and kiss.
I said , "Ill see you tomorrow Grandma, it's Thanksgiving."
She said "See you tomorrow"
I said, "I love you grandma"
nothing.
"I love you grandma. Do you love me?"
"Double." she said with a smile.
Our last conversation ever.
She was an amazing grandma.
AMAZING.
Creative, loving, giving, kind, funny, and sweet.
She never got sick and she never complained.
I can be completely honest in saying that she is the strongest woman that I have ever met.
I've never been a huge fan of Thanksgiving, to be honest, but after today it will always be a holiday for remembering her and I think that's pretty cool.
I will miss her sooooooo much but Im happy that she is perfect right now and having Thanksgiving with my grandpa <3
So for number 26 on my thankful thirty, I have to say that I am truly blessed and thankful for the special time I was able to spend with my grandma last night. It's a memory I will always treasure. I am also thankful for the 29 years of memories and advice, and help, and love, and kindness that she gave to me as well:)
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I love you grandma!!!