Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Meme

This is a picture of my Granddad and Meme.

Today we say our final good byes to her at her funeral. Meme has suffered with Alzheimer's for almost half my life. I know she is much better off now and so happy to be back with my Granddad again.

They are the reason I'm "un-American" and don't eat watermelon! I'll never forget playing in the kiddy pool behind their house and eating watermelon one summer when I was a girl. Needless to say I got extremely sick on the melon and have NEVER wanted a bite since.

Meme is the reason I have grey hair and don't really mind, except when my husband makes a big deal about it and points them out! She was completely grey in her twenties; I've had some grey since I was 15.

I can't think about fruit roll ups or Pringles without thinking of Meme. The pantry right behind them was always stocked up with treats for my brother and me. They could cook a great roast and we always had lots of Mac and Cheese at their house.

My first paying job was driving a tractor, raking hay behind their house. I'll never forget that day either.

So many memories and emotions this week as we say good bye, till we meet again.

4 comments:

  1. God bless you all,Janice.

    Sending prayers and lots of hugs.

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  2. I am sorry for your loss, but you are right. She is in a better place and I truly believe that she is with your grandpa.

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  3. Sounds like some wonderful memories. I too just lost my mother, after having been suffering from Alzheimer's for over 10 years, just a couple weeks ago. It's quite bittersweet, because I feel like I actually lost her a long time ago. Now that I don't have to worry about her, I'm free to remember the good times again, like you are doing.

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  4. Oh bless your heart!!! Sending hugs and prayers!!
    Hughugs

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