I decided that when November came I would make the month of November pics about things I am thankful for.
Today is kind of rough. We had the funeral for Greg's Grandma Lola today. She passed away Oct 26th. Since then the family has been asking everyone to stop by and see if there is anything they want as they are going to sell the house. I have really been resisting this, but they called again before the funeral and since my daughter who lives in Oklahoma can't be here for the funeral she asked if I could get something for her to remember Lola by. So we went. I found a cute little xmas dish for my daughter, and asked if I could have her canning pot and an electric bean pot I found out in the garage. Nothing of great monetary value, but when I use them I will remeber Lola.
They say that people come into your life for a reason. Some stay for a season some stay for a lifetime. I have been lucky to have some wonderful people find their way into mine. There have been people there to support and encourage me when I needed it most. People who accepted and loved me as family even though we weren't related.
I was fortunate to marry into this family. Lola was a kind loving lady. She will best be remembered by me and my children for her kind soft spoken ways, her love and her wonderful capability to cook. Her pies were stupendous, homemade rolls, and sweetbreads. And most of all her homemade jams which she lovingly gave to us at christmas time.
I don't know how many of you believe in connections between people. I do. And what I can tell you is this: that in the very early morning hours on the day Lola passed; as I started to wake up. In the brief moment between still asleep and not quite awake: I had a feeling come over me. And I told mysef,. I've lost someone. Someone I love is gone. I didn't find out until several hours later that it was Lola
So, I apologize for the lenght of this post; I had to find a way to say goodbye to someone, and still be thankful.
So here it is: I am Thankful for all the people that have come into my life who have loved me. Whether it was just for a short time, or for a lifetime. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for Accepting me for who I am. Good, and bad. Thank you for encouraging me when I needed it most, and for having the courage to speak up when was not doing what I should.
Thank you for being there for me through good and bad. Thank you for laughing with me and crying with me. It is not by chance that you came into my life. I believe Each of you were meant to be in my life.
Lola, Rest in peace. Give Granpa Pete a hug for us. Love you both.
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