On January 22, 2010 at 5:40pm my grandma was taken from us. The week before her death, my grandma suffered a massive heart attack and then a stroke a few days later. Travis and I drove in after the stroke so we could say our good-byes because the doctors didn't expect her to make it through the weekend. I stayed with my mom, grandpa, and aunt Lene for a few days while Travis went back to work. Hospice took over and brought my grandma back home where we knew she would want to be. My grandpa was so devoted to her and stayed by her side every minute of every day. They demonstrated the true meaning of love and marriage to each other. I had to head back to Texas to go to work and it was the hardest thing to say good bye to my grandma. I didn't want to leave her. She has been such a huge part of my life since I was a little girl and now I had to tell her good-bye. I cried for the fact that I would never share any more memories with her, I cried for my grandpa who was losing his spouse of 56 years, I cried for my mom and aunt Lene who was losing their mother, and I cried for Travis and I's child that she will never get to meet. Before I left, I kissed her and told her that I loved her and to take care of our little girl in heaven.
2 days later after coming back to Texas, we got the dreaded phone call. My grandma was called to be another one of God's special angels. She was surrounded by loved ones as she took her final breath. All I wanted to do was be at home with my family during this difficult time.
My grandma will always be remembered for her love of life, her love for her family, her love and devotion to my grandpa, her love for Mardi Gras, and her love for cooking. She was one of kind and will truly be missed by so many people that knew her.
I love and miss you Gram!
