It is with a heavy heart that I'm sharing with you that my grandmother passed away yesterday.
She had had dementia (Alzheimers) for over 10 years, so this was not a surprise, but it is still sad. She was my last living grandparent.
My grandmother was the sweetest woman you would ever meet. She was an active member in her church and even played the organ during church services. She was the mother of 5, and a grandmother to 4. I remember my mom saying that when she was growing up and needed help with something, my grandmother was never afraid to say that she didn't know the answer, but would always do her best to help find what the answer was. She was a fabulous cook--I still remember picking apples in my grandparents' backyard and helping her make apple crisp (my mouth still waters thinking about that pie). She always had my room ready for when we visited, and was always willing to stop what she was doing to play with me. She was just one of those people who had that aura of "good" around her at all times.
Even though she's gone, I take comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering with Alzheimers, a horrible disease that steals your family member away from you, even before they are physically gone. I'm also comforted to know that my grandpa and my Aunt and Uncle are with her and were there to greet her.
Heaven definitely received another angel, a fantastically kind, warm and caring angel.
Rest in peace, Grandma. I love you.
