Dearest Gram,
I cannot believe it's been five years. Five years since January 1, 2007 and March 4, 2007... the days that took you and Pop away. I miss you like crazy. And as time goes on, I dread the day when the number of years without you outnumbers the years I had with you.
I love you.
I wish you were here to watch me grow up. I know you're still probably watching but it's not the same. You're not here. With me.
I want to tell you about everything that's happened since you left. About high school, Malawi, France, running half marathons, my prom dress, my senior recital, graduation, getting into the UW, my core group, Cambodia, living in Seattle. Everything.
I'm going to London soon. And then graduating again.
I think about you all the time. When I drink coffee. When I bake. When I buy a new dress. When I knit. When I patch up my clothing (Poorly, I might add. Never did get the knack for sewing...). When I get together with family. When I see the "I Love Loey" heart that Aunty Carolynn made for you and then bequeathed to me (It's hanging on my wall.) When I visit Warm Beach. Christmas. Easter. When people ask about my name.
Named after my grandmothers. Two incredible women. I hope I can be half the woman you two were and are. Live up to the name.
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| Two Lois's |
Grandma and Grandpa are still alive and well. I've loved getting to know them as an adult. Wish we could have had the same chance.
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| Gram and Pop and me, as a baby |
I miss you Gram. I miss you Pop.
I love you my darlings.
Yours aways,
Loey
Dear Lois,
ReplyDeleteIt is truly special when you have a loving relationship with a grandparent. You wrote about your Gram so beautifully. It reminded me of my Gram, the things we did together, our discussions ... many of the things you wrote about.
Thank you for allowing me to view a bit of your life and for refreshing my memory. Those whom we remember will forever be alive in our hearts. May your day be filled with peace.
Susan Sandler