Sunday, May 28, 2006

Bye Mamaw


My grandmother died at 2:30 this morning. It has been a rough time for her. I got a call Wednesday that Hospice had been called and that she wasn't expected to make it more than another week. We spent Wednesday evening and all day Friday with her. I am sad to let my Mamaw go.

This is a photo taken of my Mamaw holding me - I was two months old. Next to her are my two youngest aunts (yes, she had a three year old when I was born). My Dad was the oldest of 11 and I'm the oldest of about 30 grandkids. She was always busy giving of herself.

13 comments:

Junosmom said...

I am sorry for your loss, but remember, she's part of you.
Condolences,
Cathy

~Jennifer said...

I'm sorry, Anne. It's good that you got to spend some time with her before she went. If she was having a rough time it was probably a relief for her, but I know still sad for the rest of the family.

Whistle Britches said...

I had to let my Memaw go a few years ago. We all still miss her desperately. We will be praying for your family.... UJ

Anne said...

Thanks you guys - it's going to be a long next couple of days.

Fred said...

I'm glad you got to spend time with her at the end. What a wonderful picture, too, it's a great memory.

Bar L. said...

I am so sorry for your loss. This photo is classic, it reminds me so much of my own grandmother's kitchen. Hugs to you Anne.

Meow (aka Connie) said...

I'm very sorry for your loss. It is very difficult losing a loved one. It is wonderful that you wre able to spend some time with her, though. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this time. Take care, Meow

Jenn said...

Oh, anne, big hugs. She had a beautiful smile. You can see she loved her family, even in that glimpse of her. I will be thinking of you...

Foo said...

I'm sorry to hear about your loss, Anne. It's always difficult to let go, but I know that you know better than most that she has so much more than this brief existence waiting for her.

Anne said...

Thanks again you guys. I appreciate all of you. It's been a long day today at the funeral home and another long day tomorrow. Then it will be time to move on.

Alice said...

Oh God, bad news just keeps coming...

I'm so sorry, Anne.

I've said it to Elizabeth, to Susie, to Beth, to Chris, to Mike, and I'll say it to you: I'm here if you need me. You can email me and I will (as soon as possible; the time difference makes it difficult) email back if you want me to.

I'll listen.

I'm here.

As all your friends are.

God bless your grandmother's soul. And yours. And your family’s.

*BIG HUG & KISS*

xxx

Anne said...

Alice - you are so very sweet. Thank you.

B-Mom - So many good memories. I know it is time to continue my path without out her. Not really without her for I am who I am partly because of her.

Suzy-Q said...

Heaven is rejoicing a little louder today thanks to Mamaw. :o)

Condolences to you and your family for your loss.