June 1, 2025.
I took these pictures during the day as I anxiously awaited "the call" that our grandmother had passed away and went to be with our grandfather. Nan had battled mouth cancer on and off for the past few years. It came time that nothing could be done and she was put on hospice. It happened very quickly and I'm thankful she didn't suffer any longer. I went to say goodbye and she knew I was there. I thanked her for teaching me to quilt and embroider. I told her I would always quilt and keep her legacy alive. Just like me, if she was sitting, she was making something with her hands. I definitely inherited that quality from her.
Around 9:30 that night, just shortly after the beautiful sunset photo, I got the word that she was gone. It's funny, I thought she would be around forever. Her mom lived to 99! Her mind was still very sharp but her body was all done. She was tired and missed GPop. I'm thankful they're together again.
We will be celebrating her tomorrow and Saturday and saying our final goodbyes.
Rest in peace, Nan xoxox
She always had a book or something fun for the little kids in her bag. I'll never forget that about her.
i have thought you and your family a lot over the last few weeks. you were lucky to have her, my grandmothers died before i was born. i had an aunt dot, my grandmother's sister who was like a grandmother to me, i loved her so much, she was a knitter. you shared some really beautiful family photos, i hope she got to see gpop!!
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