In June of 2006, Mom, Jessie, Ella, Lily, Hannah and I loaded up my van and made our way to Tennessee to visit with Grammy and Grandfather. Grammy was not the bright, spry woman she had been not seven months earlier, but she was still happy to see the babies and Han. :o)
We had such a lovely visit and I posted about here on the blog. If you are at all interested, if you were to search my archives of June 2006 I'm sure you could find the posts there. Anyhow, I knew I wanted to post pictures as a tribute to Grammy and these were the ones I knew I could lay hands on. :o)
As I was digging through the photos, I found these from that trip and so began a trip down memory lane. Lily had only just turned six months old, Ella would be a year in less than a month, and the Monkey was almost five. What a trip, what a trip. :o)
What a sweet picture of the Monk. It was SOOOO hot that day.
Seeing photos makes me miss her all the more. It's just so hard, you know? I don't have the words to be eloquent about it today. It's just hard.
Anyhow, as the plans stand right now, we'll be leaving here by 8:00 tonight and laying over in Blacksburg and then hitting the road again tomorrow. The service will be Saturday. The family will hold a visitation from 1:00-3:00 and at 3:00, Grammy's celebration of life will begin. I'm taking a break from the panicky running-around-like-a-chicken-with-its-head-cut-off mode to just chill. Whew. I'm hoping to be out of here by 8:00 or so tonight. Keep your fingers crossed. And, I need to get back into chicken mode since there is a LOT to do before we get going.
For now, I'll leave you with this delightful photo of Brien taken Christmas 1999. Hee hee! :oP
15 comments:
What a pleasure to see pictures of Hannah. Be safe in your travels.
Your baby girls are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing pictures of them. I hope you have a safe trip and enjoy honoring your Grandmother. She and Hannah must be having a wonderful time.:)
LOVE the picture of Brien. It just brought a smile to my face.
Those rosey cheeks on Hannah! Thank you for sharing those photos with us, as well as a walk down Grammy lane. Lily looks just like herself, unlike Brien . . .
Please know that you are wrapped in prayers and love. (I've added you to my sidebar list.) We are all so sorry for your loss. I can't help but to think that Grammy is up in heaven with Hannah flopped on in the chair with her just like the photos that you showed us.
Grammar police? Oh, Grammy would have a field day with me. I will, however, think of her with healthy vs. healthful. Never a bad thing to learn something new!
Hugs.
What wonderful photographs. I'm sure she was thrilled to see all her girls and I just love the photo of Hannah relaxing with your grandfather. I'm sure seeing these photos must be very bittersweet.
Sending you hugs and hoping you have a safe journey.
Hi Rach,
I hope it all goes well for you all on the weekend. I am thinking of you.
I enjoyed seeing Hannah's mischief-loving face in those pics. What a gorgeous, gorgeous girl.
Sending love and cuddles,
Jane
I am so sorry about your Grammy. You have some beautiful memories here of her with Hannah. I hope your travels are safe and uneventful.
Beautiful! Hugs sent to you.
Sending love and hugs to you for safe travel as you celebrate Grammy this weekend. I just love the pictures of Hannah, what a cherub princess. Pictures are priceless aren't they? I love you and am praying for your weekend and all the memories it holds for you.
Love and Hugs, Laurie
You & your family are in my prayers. Have a safe journey & a wonderful celebration of a life well lived.
Love the pictures - thanks for sharing - they brought tears to my eyes! Life is toooo short! The last picture made me smile! Thanks - safe travels to you and your family and Prayers to Heaven for all of you! God be with you!
I 'm so sorry to hear about your Grammy. Our prayers to you and all of your family.
God Bless and safe travels to you all. Thinking of you with love and a tender heart.
AmyW, the one from Chicago :)
So sorry to hear about your Grammy. Travel safely, and wrap all those good memories around your heart. Wishing you peace.
Sorry to hear about you Grandma, sounds like you have a ton of great memories. Your family and especially your Grandpa will be in my prayers. - Bryce
so sorry about your grandma. Your such a lovely family. Praying for you all. love a wellwisherxxx
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