Some people might be glad to lose a mother-in-law...It's sortof a cliche. That's because they didn't have one like mine.
Grandma R passed away on Thursday, May 14th, 2009.
She had a unique love for my kids that had to be deeply centered--they can be a challenge sometimes. She was able to see through the mischief and knew them for who they really are.
She never judged, was always compassionate and never pushy.
She treated me like her own son, and always like the best person she'd ever met (which can't be true).
She dealt with a serious childhood illness, loss of a father at only 11, moving house on average about every 2 years, a lot of condescension because of her weight and illnesses, but always bore them boldly and nobly.
She loved the people and sights of the world, having traveled alone to France and the Netherlands as a teenager.
She loved to party! Grandma never wanted to miss out on fun, was quick to laugh and had an insatiable need to be included in every fun thing.
She had a special gift of seeing beyond the veil, and a love of geneology. I'm sure the two go together.
We'll miss Grandma R, but we are so happy she can be with her parents again and not burdened by the pains of mortality.
We love you Mom.
