It's not forever

Friday night I received the phone call from my Mom that Grandmommy had gone home. I had an opportunity that I will forever treasure. I sat by her bed that afternoon and remembered stories and told her thank you for being such an amazing part of my life.

Saturday morning Jack and I went for a run. It was a gorgeous morning! I got back to the house, showered and headed out with Jack to my parent's house. I figured my Mom would appreciate the puppy love. As soon as Jack realized we were getting close to my parent's house he started getting SO excited!!! My Aunt and Uncle from California were in town and so they got to meet Jack. I was thankful that he was mostly friendly to them!

Mom and I headed over to Grandmommy's apartment. We walked in and my mom just broke down in tears. As we went through the place she would start to cry then be ok again. We went through clothes. Packed everything up. My Dad and Aunt and Uncle arrived then my Mom's brother and his wife and my cousin. Then Mr. Clean arrived. Many hands made light work. We got the apartment emptied and everything loaded. Bean and Jelly arrived and they helped unload everything at my Uncle's house.

Mr. Clean left after loading everything and dropping me off at my Uncle's house to pick up Girl Clean. I had to walk the trail between my parent's house and my Uncle's house a few times. I kept praying as I walked, "Please God no snakes, please God no snakes, thank you God for clearing this path." We've always had snakes and I so did not want to cross one as I was going back and forth. Thankfully my prayers were answered yes and I saw no snakes except for the huge black snake that was on the side of the road dead.

After we unloaded we all went to lunch. We remembered Grandmommy. We sat at the same table where Mr. Clean proposed to me.

I picked Jack up from my parent's and drove home. Mr. Clean and Girl Clean were there. I changed clothes quickly and we left for church.

Sunday morning Jack and I went for a walk. I cried as I remembered different things about Grandmommy. It's an odd feeling knowing that she is no longer here. I rejoice knowing that she is in heaven. I rejoice knowing that she left such a legacy for her family. I cried knowing that it will (most likely) be a while before I see her again. Overall I am truly thankful and so incredibly blessed that she was such an amazing and powerful impact on my life.

If I hadn't had my grandparent's then I would not be where I am today. I have been richly blessed and I am so very thankful!!!

After our walk Jack and I went back to the house. We were going to the Clean parent's for lunch. I showered and got ready and got Girl Clean ready. Lunch was an early Memorial Day celebration with hamburgers and hot dogs. We said good bye and went home to hang out for a little while. Mr. Clean took Girl Clean back to her Mom. I made chocolate chip cookies.

Monday I took Jack for a run. It was so hot and humid!!! I got home, showered, did some laundry and headed down to the farmhouse. My Grandparent's lived in the farmhouse for years. When Grandaddy got sick my mom's brother and his wife moved down. This is the same Uncle whose house we unloaded stuff at on Saturday. He and his wife now live down at the farmhouse.

The neighbors at the Farm have lived there for a long time and they were friends of my Grandparent's. So they asked if they could make lunch for us on Monday in honor of my Grandmommy. It was such a sweet time being back down there. We actually celebrated Thanksgiving down there this past year but I was with Family Clean.

After lunch I drove home and caught up with Mr. Clean on his day. Despite the holiday he still worked. We had dinner and enjoyed relaxing. I struggled from Friday after saying goodbye to Grandmommy through yesterday with keeping my voice. I was so upset and the way that it was evident was the fact that I just couldn't keep my voice.

Tuesday morning I woke up early. I put on my dress. I said good bye to Mr. Clean and Jack. I had a change of clothes for after the service. I had to drive in to my office to update my out of office, change my voicemail and make sure that I had everything covered for the day. I left the office and drove to my parents. They had already gone to take my Aunt and Uncle to the airport so I had the house to myself. I read and relaxed and then at 9:40 I left to go to the cemetery.

The service started at 11 but I had instructions to be there at 10:30 and I along with the rest of the family all showed up earlier then that. It was a humid morning, but fortunately it did not rain on us. My mom's sister started things off. Then the chaplain from the place where Grandmommy lived these past few years spoke. It was such a blessing to hear her talk about how wonderful Grandmommy was.

My Grandmother would meet you and very shortly after that have your whole life story. She was gracious and charming and always quick to lend a hand or a listening ear. She was working with the chaplain to find a way to help others at the place where she lived. In closing the chaplain talked about how Grandmommy was such an example of God's love and she mentioned 1 Corinthians 13. It was a wonderful celebration of life!

After the service we headed back to my parent's for lunch. We spent time talking and just being together. I'm thankful that it all went so smoothly and everyone got along. It could not have been a better day of saying goodbye to the glue who held our family together.

I'm so thankful that I had such a wonderful Grandmother. I'm so thankful that I was able to spend so much time with her. I'm so blessed by having her as such a large part of my life. I'm thankful to know that she is in heaven rejoicing and dancing on the streets of gold!