Last Friday, my Grandma went to exercise in the morning, lunch in the afternoon and then took a nap and never fully woke up. She has been such an amazing grandmother, role model and friend to me and all of her millions of other grandchildren.
I have such great memories of her and of Grandpa. She was constantly worried about and taking care of everyone she came in contact with. She would always offer "just a sliver of pie", "a little root beer float", "a tiny dish of raspberries and sugar", "just one cookie" and any other small helping of anything that never turned out to be small.
She had a party for every occasion- all types and sizes. If more than three people were there she always said, "It's a party!" And it was.
She had a song that she would sing for every possible occasion. She had a beautiful voice and sang till the very end. Even this week, as she was laying in bed, unable to move, she opened her mouth to try and sing with us as we sang some of her favorite hymns and songs.
She always had a beautiful yard and a clean house. She made delicious breads, jams and cookies. She had a recipe for every spill or stain.
She has always been so positive and sweet. She never said anything bad about anyone and she genuinely cared for everyone.
She loves Grandpa so much. I had never seen or heard her and Grandpa be cross with each other. Once I asked her if they had ever fought and she said, "Grandpa didn't like to fight. The only thing I remember having an argument with him about was which type of ice cream would be best."
I'm so grateful for all she has done for David, Miles and me. We have learned so much from her. I'm so blessed that we got to live and spend time with her. I love her so much and am so excited that she gets to go be with her sweetheart soon. She is amazing.
I love you Grandma.
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I remember her telling me all her crochet secrets. That is such a cute picture of her. Good for Libby to be able to be with your grandpa again. I bet she is proud to have such a great granddaughter.
That was a beautiful tribute. I hope all the events of saying goodbye will be ones you hold sacred forever.
My thoughts are with you guys.
I have known you and your grandma a long time. She is a sweet amazing woman.I am sorry that you have had a rough week seeing what your grandma is going through. I remember her always being so thoughtful. I missed coming to visit you and not having her there to greet me. She is so fun! Thanks for sharing her with me!
Your a wonderful person Cic, and you had a special relationship with your Grandma.
love you guys.
I am sorry about Libby...I will forever be grateful to her and your family for letting us live at her house. It was such a needed thing for our family. Such a sweet person. Let me know if you need help with Miles or anything this week. Love ya!
So nice Cicely..I am so glad that I got to meet and know Grandma Libby. I am so happy that she is with her sweet companion again. We love you Cicely and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
She sounds like a pretty amazing woman! I hope when my life is coming to an end someone can say something that sweet about me!
I'll always remember the day we played games at her house. She made her cute noises and it was so much fun. i also remember her teaching new hymns after sacrament meeting. She loved the hymns!
What great friends I have! Thanks for all your support! Grandma was awesome and will be missed.
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